MEMANTINE 20 mg Tablets

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Sergey Ilyasov

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Dr Sergey Ilyasov is an experienced neurologist and qualified psychiatrist who provides online consultations for adults and adolescents. Combining deep neurological expertise with a modern psychiatric approach, he ensures comprehensive diagnostics and effective treatment for a wide range of conditions affecting both physical and mental health.

Dr. Ilyasov helps patients in the following cases:

  • Chronic headaches (migraine, tension-type headache), back pain, neuropathic pain, dizziness, numbness in limbs, coordination disorders.
  • Anxiety disorders (panic attacks, generalized anxiety disorder), depression (including atypical and treatment-resistant forms), sleep disturbances (insomnia, hypersomnia, nightmares), stress, burnout.
  • Chronic pain syndromes and psychosomatic symptoms (e.g., irritable bowel syndrome related to stress, vegetative-vascular dystonia).
  • Behavioral disorders and concentration difficulties in adolescents (including ADHD, autism spectrum disorders), nervous tics.
  • Memory impairments, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), emotional swings, and support for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Thanks to his dual specialization in neurology and psychiatry, Dr Sergey Ilyasov offers integrated and evidence-based care for complex conditions requiring a multidisciplinary approach. His consultations focus on accurate diagnosis, development of an individualized treatment plan (including pharmacotherapy and psychotherapeutic methods), and long-term support adapted to each patient's unique needs.

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About the medicine

How to use Memantine Orion

Contents of the leaflet

  1. Package Leaflet: Information for the User
  2. Memantine Orion, 10 mg coated tablets
  3. Memantine Orion, 20 mg coated tablets
    1. Read the package leaflet carefully before taking the medicine, as it contains important information for the patient.
    2. Contents of the package leaflet
  4. What is Memantine Orion and what is it used for
  5. Important information before taking Memantine Orion
    1. When not to take Memantine Orion
    2. Warnings and precautions
    3. Children and adolescents
    4. Memantine Orion with other medicines
    5. Memantine Orion with food and drink
    6. Driving and using machines
  6. How to take Memantine Orion
    1. Dose
    2. Maintenance dose
    3. Dose in patients with renal impairment
    4. Method of administration
    5. Duration of treatment
    6. Overdose of Memantine Orion
    7. Missed dose of Memantine Orion
  7. Possible side effects
    1. Reporting of side effects
  8. How to store Memantine Orion
  9. Contents of the pack and other information
    1. What Memantine Orion contains
    2. What Memantine Orion looks like and contents of the pack
    3. Marketing authorization holder
    4. Manufacturer/Importer
    5. Date of last revision of the leaflet:

Package Leaflet: Information for the User

Memantine Orion, 10 mg coated tablets

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Memantine Orion, 20 mg coated tablets

Memantine hydrochloride

Read the package leaflet carefully before taking the medicine, as it contains important information for the patient.

  • Keep this package leaflet, you may need to read it again.
  • If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
  • This medicine has been prescribed for you only. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as yours.
  • If you experience any side effects, including any not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist. See section 4.

Contents of the package leaflet

  • 1. What is Memantine Orion and what is it used for
  • 2. Important information before taking Memantine Orion
  • 3. How to take Memantine Orion
  • 4. Possible side effects
  • 5. How to store Memantine Orion
  • 6. Contents of the pack and other information

1. What is Memantine Orion and what is it used for

Memantine Orion contains the active substance memantine hydrochloride. It belongs to a group of medicines called anti-dementia medicines.
Memory loss in Alzheimer's disease is due to a disturbance of message signals in the brain. The brain contains so-called N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptors that are involved in the transmission of nerve signals that are important for learning and memory.
Memantine Orion belongs to a group of medicines called NMDA receptor antagonists.
Memantine Orion works by improving the transmission of nerve signals and memory.
Memantine Orion is used to treat patients with moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease.

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2. Important information before taking Memantine Orion

When not to take Memantine Orion

  • if you are allergic to memantine hydrochloride or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).

Warnings and precautions

Before taking Memantine Orion, discuss with your doctor or pharmacist:

  • if you have ever had seizures (fits or convulsions);
  • if you have recently experienced a heart attack (myocardial infarction) or have heart failure, or have uncontrolled high blood pressure. In these situations, treatment should be carried out under close medical supervision, with regular evaluation of the clinical effects of treatment.

During treatment with memantine, your doctor should regularly monitor your kidney function and, if necessary, adjust the dose of the medicine.
Avoid taking other medicines such as amantadine (for Parkinson's disease), ketamine (an anesthetic), dextromethorphan (for cough), and other NMDA receptor antagonists.

Children and adolescents

Do notgive Memantine Orion to children and adolescents under 18 years of age.

Memantine Orion with other medicines

Tell your doctor or pharmacist about all medicines you are taking now or have recently taken, and about any medicines you plan to take.
In particular, taking Memantine Orion may affect the action of, and may require dose adjustment by your doctor, the following medicines:

  • amantadine, ketamine, dextromethorphan;
  • dantrolene, baclofen;
  • cimetidine, ranitidine, procainamide, quinidine, quinine, nicotine, hydrochlorothiazide (and all combination products containing hydrochlorothiazide);
  • anticholinergic agents (substances used to treat gastrointestinal disorders or their spasms);
  • antiepileptic drugs (substances used to prevent and interrupt seizures);
  • barbiturates (substances used mainly as sedatives);
  • dopaminergic agonists (substances such as L-dopa, bromocriptine);
  • neuroleptics (substances used to treat mental disorders);
  • oral anticoagulants.

If you are hospitalized, inform your doctor that you are taking Memantine Orion.

Memantine Orion with food and drink

Tell your doctor if you have recently changed your diet (e.g., switched from a normal diet to a strict vegetarian diet) or have been diagnosed with renal tubular acidosis (excessive concentration of acidic substances in the blood due to kidney dysfunction) or severe urinary tract infections (structures through which urine flows). In these cases, your doctor may need to adjust the dose of the medicine.
Pregnancy and breastfeedingIf you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or plan to become pregnant, consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine.
Pregnancy
Do nottake memantine if you are pregnant.
Breastfeeding
Women taking Memantine Orion should not breastfeed.

Driving and using machines

Your doctor will inform you whether your illness allows you to drive or use machines safely. Memantine Orion may also affect your reaction speed, making it inadvisable to drive or use machines.

3. How to take Memantine Orion

Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. If you are not sure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Dose

The recommended dose of Memantine Orion for adults and the elderly is 20 mg once daily. To reduce the risk of side effects, the dose of the medicine should be increased gradually, according to the following scheme:
Week 1 (days 1-7):
Take half a 10 mg coated tablet (5 mg) once daily for 7 days.
Week 2 (days 8-14):
Take one 10 mg coated tablet (10 mg) once daily for 7 days.
Week 3 (days 15-21):
Take one and a half 10 mg coated tablets (15 mg) once daily for 7 days.
From week 4 (days 22-28 and onwards):
Take two 10 mg coated tablets (20 mg) or one 20 mg coated tablet once daily for 7 days.

Maintenance dose

The recommended maintenance dose is 20 mg once daily.
To continue treatment, consult your doctor.

Dose in patients with renal impairment

In patients with impaired renal function, the dose of the medicine is determined by the doctor.
In such cases, regular monitoring of renal function is necessary, at intervals determined by the doctor.

Method of administration

Memantine Orion should be taken orally, once daily. To ensure the effectiveness of treatment, the medicine should be taken regularly, at the same time every day. The tablets should be swallowed with water.
The tablets can be taken with or without food.

Duration of treatment

Treatment should be continued as long as it is effective. Your doctor will regularly assess the effectiveness of treatment.

Overdose of Memantine Orion

  • Generally, taking too much Memantine Orion does not pose a risk to health. However, increased symptoms as described in section 4 "Possible side effects" may occur.
  • In case of significant overdose of Memantine Orion, contact your doctor or another doctor, as appropriate treatment may be necessary.
  • 1. week
half a 10 mg coated tablet once daily
  • 2. week
one 10 mg coated tablet once daily
  • 3. week
one and a half 10 mg coated tablets once daily
  • 4. week and onwards
two 10 mg coated tablets or one 20 mg coated tablet once daily

Missed dose of Memantine Orion

  • If you forget to take a dose, take the next dose of Memantine Orion at the usual time.
  • Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose.

If you have any further questions about taking this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

4. Possible side effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Generally, the observed side effects are mild to moderate.
Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):

  • Headache, drowsiness, constipation, increased liver enzyme levels, dizziness, balance disorders, shallow breathing, high blood pressure, and hypersensitivity to the medicine.

Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):

  • Fatigue, fungal infections, confusion, hallucinations, vomiting, abnormal gait, heart failure, and venous thromboembolism (thrombosis/embolism).

Rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):

  • Seizures.

Not known (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data):

  • Pancreatitis, hepatitis, and psychotic reactions.

Alzheimer's disease is associated with depression, suicidal thoughts, and suicide. Such cases have been reported in patients treated with Memantine Orion.

Reporting of side effects

If you experience any side effects, including any not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist. Side effects can be reported directly to the Department of Drug Safety, Office for Registration of Medicinal Products, Medical Devices, and Biocidal Products,
Aleje Jerozolimskie 181 C, 02-222 Warsaw, Tel.: +48 22 49 21 301, Fax: + 48 22 49 21 309,
Website: https://smz.ezdrowie.gov.pl
Side effects can also be reported to the marketing authorization holder.
By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

5. How to store Memantine Orion

Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and blister after "EXP". The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Store in the original package to protect from light.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. This will help protect the environment.

6. Contents of the pack and other information

What Memantine Orion contains

  • The active substance is memantine hydrochloride. Each 10 mg coated tablet contains 10 mg of memantine hydrochloride, equivalent to 8.31 mg of memantine. Each 20 mg coated tablet contains 20 mg of memantine hydrochloride, equivalent to 16.62 mg of memantine.
  • The other ingredients are: microcrystalline cellulose, crospovidone (type B), colloidal anhydrous silica, talc, magnesium stearate, hypromellose 2910, macrogol 400, titanium dioxide (E 171).
  • The additional coloring agents in the coating of the 20 mg tablets are yellow iron oxide (E 172) and red iron oxide (E 172).

What Memantine Orion looks like and contents of the pack

Memantine Orion 10 mg coated tablets are white to almost white, oval, biconvex, film-coated tablets with a size of approximately 13.0 x 5.5 mm, with the imprint "10" on one side and a break line on the other side. The tablet can be divided into equal doses.
Memantine Orion 20 mg coated tablets are light red to reddish, oval, biconvex, film-coated tablets with a size of approximately 15.3 x 6.2 mm, with the imprint "20" on one side and a smooth surface on the other side.
Memantine Orion is available in blister packs (PVC/PVDC/Aluminum).
Pack sizes: 28, 30, 50, 56, 98, or 100 tablets in a cardboard box.

Marketing authorization holder

Orion Corporation, Orionintie 1, FI-02200 Espoo, Finland

Manufacturer/Importer

Orion Corporation, Orion Pharma
Orionintie 1
FI-02200 Espoo
Finland
Orion Corporation, Orion Pharma
Joensuunkatu 7
FI-24100 Salo
Finland
To obtain more detailed information on this medicine, contact the local representative of the marketing authorization holder:
Orion Pharma Poland Sp. z o. o.
[email protected]

Date of last revision of the leaflet:

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Sergey Ilyasov

PsychiatryNeurology7 years of experience

Dr Sergey Ilyasov is an experienced neurologist and qualified psychiatrist who provides online consultations for adults and adolescents. Combining deep neurological expertise with a modern psychiatric approach, he ensures comprehensive diagnostics and effective treatment for a wide range of conditions affecting both physical and mental health.

Dr. Ilyasov helps patients in the following cases:

  • Chronic headaches (migraine, tension-type headache), back pain, neuropathic pain, dizziness, numbness in limbs, coordination disorders.
  • Anxiety disorders (panic attacks, generalized anxiety disorder), depression (including atypical and treatment-resistant forms), sleep disturbances (insomnia, hypersomnia, nightmares), stress, burnout.
  • Chronic pain syndromes and psychosomatic symptoms (e.g., irritable bowel syndrome related to stress, vegetative-vascular dystonia).
  • Behavioral disorders and concentration difficulties in adolescents (including ADHD, autism spectrum disorders), nervous tics.
  • Memory impairments, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), emotional swings, and support for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Thanks to his dual specialization in neurology and psychiatry, Dr Sergey Ilyasov offers integrated and evidence-based care for complex conditions requiring a multidisciplinary approach. His consultations focus on accurate diagnosis, development of an individualized treatment plan (including pharmacotherapy and psychotherapeutic methods), and long-term support adapted to each patient's unique needs.

Book an online consultation with Dr. Sergey Ilyasov to receive qualified assistance and improve your well-being today.

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Taisiia Proida

Psychiatry7 years of experience

Taisiia Proida is a general practitioner with a specialization in mental health and a cognitive behavioral therapist (CBT), a member of the European Psychiatric Association. She offers online consultations for adults aged 18 and over, combining evidence-based medicine with an individualised approach to mental health care. She specialises in consultations and ongoing support for a wide range of mental health concerns, including: 

  • Mood disorders: depression, bipolar disorder, postpartum depression.
  • Anxiety disorders: generalised anxiety, OCD, panic attacks, phobias.
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex PTSD.
  • Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Assessment is provided only after an initial psychiatric evaluation and during a follow-up appointment.
  • Personality disorders and emotional instability.
  • Cyclothymia and mood fluctuations.
  • Schizophrenia spectrum and related conditions.

Dr. Proida combines clinical expertise with an empathetic approach, offering structured support based on evidence-based practices. Her work integrates CBT techniques with medical management, with a focus on anxiety and depressive disorders. She works with clients from different countries and cultural backgrounds, adapting her communication style and recommendations to individual needs. With experience in international clinical trials (Pfizer, Merck), she values clarity, trust, and collaborative partnership in patient care.

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Dr Anastasiia Hladkykh is a physician-psychotherapist and psychologist with over 14 years of experience working with individuals struggling with various types of addictions and their families. She provides online consultations for adults, combining medical knowledge with deep psychological support and practical tools.

Key areas of expertise:

  • Addiction treatment: alcohol and drug dependence, gambling addiction, compulsive behaviours, codependent relationships.
  • Support for families of addicted individuals, behavioural correction within the family system, guidance for maintaining remission.
  • Mental health: depression, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety disorders, phobias, PTSD, generalised anxiety, emotional trauma, and the psychological impact of loss or emigration.
  • Psychoeducation: explaining complex mental health concepts in simple language, helping patients and their families understand diagnoses and treatment steps.
Therapeutic approach:
  • Client-centred, straightforward, and empathetic – focused on practical outcomes and emotional stabilisation.
  • Prescribes medications when needed, but always aims to minimise unnecessary pharmaceutical use.
  • Certified in multiple evidence-based methods: CBT, NLP (Master Practitioner), Ericksonian hypnosis, symbol drama, art therapy, and systemic therapy.
  • Each consultation results in a clear, structured plan – patients leave knowing exactly what to do next.
Experience and background:
  • Member of the German association Gesundheitpraktikerin and the NGO “Mit dem Sonne in jedem Herzen.”
  • More than 18 publications in international peer-reviewed journals, translated into several languages.
  • Volunteer work with Ukrainian refugees and military personnel at the University Clinic of Regensburg.
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Maria Martelli

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Dr Maria Martelli is a medical doctor specialising in anaesthesiology and pain medicine. She provides online consultations for adults, focusing on the assessment and management of acute, chronic, and complex pain conditions, as well as supportive care in serious illness. She graduated from the Medical University of Silesia in Katowice and completed her specialisation in Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care. Alongside hospital work, she has extensive experience in home and inpatient hospice care, supporting patients with severe pain and advanced disease. Since 2021, she has been a certified specialist and continues to work in anaesthesiology, intensive care, and pain treatment. Patients consult her for: 

  • Chronic pain lasting more than 3 months (musculoskeletal, neuropathic, mixed pain).
  • Acute pain requiring medical assessment and treatment planning.
  • Post-operative pain and recovery support.
  • Cancer-related pain and symptom relief.
  • Palliative care support and quality-of-life improvement.
  • Adjustment and optimisation of pain medication.
  • Second opinions for complex or treatment-resistant pain.

Dr Martelli takes a structured, evidence-based approach, carefully analysing symptoms, previous treatments, and overall health status. Her consultations focus on realistic pain control goals, safety of therapy, and improving daily functioning. She is especially attentive to patients living with long-term pain or serious illness, providing clear explanations, compassionate guidance, and medically sound recommendations adapted to each individual situation.

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Daria Portnova

Psychiatry31 years of experience

Dr Daria Portnova is a psychiatrist and psychotherapist with over 30 years of clinical experience. She works with adults and adolescents aged 14 and over, providing online psychiatric and psychotherapeutic consultations. In her practice, Dr Portnova supports patients facing the onset of mental health conditions, chronic psychiatric disorders, psychotic symptoms, trauma-related states, and complex emotional crises. Her work is structured and safety-focused, with an emphasis on stabilisation, accurate diagnosis, and long-term improvement in quality of life. Patients consult Dr Daria Portnova for the following concerns: 

  • existential crises and complex life situations;
  • loss, grief, and emotional exhaustion;
  • relationship difficulties, separation, and divorce;
  • psychological and psychiatric trauma, including complex PTSD (cPTSD);
  • anxiety disorders: generalised anxiety disorder and panic disorder;
  • social anxiety and social phobia;
  • obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD);
  • sleep disorders;
  • depressive disorders;
  • bipolar affective disorder;
  • schizoaffective disorder;
  • schizophrenia;
  • personality disorders.

Dr Portnova combines psychiatric assessment with a psychotherapeutic approach. She works with evidence-based methods, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and third-wave approaches such as ACT, FACT, and CFT. Consultations are focused on clear clinical understanding, practical recommendations, and ongoing support over time.

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Pedro Alvarez Guerrero

Psychiatry8 years of experience

Dr. Alvarez Guerrero graduated in Medicine from the San Pablo CEU University in Madrid. He subsequently completed his specialization in Psychiatry in the Department of Psychiatry at Hospital Sant Joan de Deu in Manresa (Barcelona), where over the course of four years he acquired solid training in the bio-psycho-social model, developing his expertise across the different areas of mental health.

During his residency, he undertook training placements at Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, where he trained for several months in the psychiatric consultation-liaison unit. He also completed another placement at Hospital de Cruces in Bilbao, in the first-episode psychosis unit.

Throughout his professional career, Dr. Alvarez Guerrero has sought to complement his medical training with psychotherapeutic tools that allow him to address mental health disorders from a comprehensive perspective. For this reason, he specialized in Brief Strategic Psychotherapy through the Spanish Society of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, an approach focused on targeted and effective interventions.

With the aim of deepening his knowledge and promoting the rational use of treatments, he also completed a Master’s Degree in Psychopharmacology at the University of Valencia, which has enabled him to rigorously integrate the most up-to-date scientific evidence into the clinical management of psychopharmacological treatments.

He has also shown a particular interest in the field of legal psychiatry, completing an Official Master’s Degree in Legal, Forensic and Criminological Psychopathology at the Universitat Internacional de Catalunya. This training has allowed him to acquire the necessary competencies for the preparation of psychiatric expert reports in judicial and medico-legal contexts, thereby broadening the scope of his professional activity.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a prescription required for Memantine Orion?

Memantine Orion requires a prescription in Poland. You can check with a doctor online whether this medicine may be appropriate for your situation.

What is the active substance in Memantine Orion?

The active ingredient in Memantine Orion is memantine. This information helps identify medicines with the same composition but different brand names.

Who manufactures Memantine Orion?

Memantine Orion is manufactured by Orion Corporation. Pharmacy brands and packaging may differ depending on the distributor.

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Doctors such as Family doctors, Psychiatrists, Dermatologists, Cardiologists, Endocrinologists, Gastroenterologists, Pulmonologists, Nephrologists, Rheumatologists, Hematologists, Infectious disease physicians, Allergists, Geriatricians, Paediatricians, Oncologists may assess whether Memantine Orion is appropriate, depending on your situation and local regulations. You can book an online consultation to discuss your symptoms and possible next steps.

How to buy Memantine Orion in Spain?

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What are the alternatives to Memantine Orion?

Other medicines with the same active substance (memantine) include Auromemo, Auromemo, Biomentin. These may have different brand names or formulations but contain the same therapeutic ingredient. Always consult a doctor before switching or starting a new medicine.

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