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Published 2008-12-01 00:00:00
Information on the dose titration of memantine contained in Table 1 of the August 2008 NPS RADAR review of memantine was incorrect. The dose for the tablet formulation was correct but the dose for the oral solution was mistakenly halved.
The error has been rectified on the NPS website and all electronic copies of the review now show the correct dose (Table 1). We apologise for any confusion.
Table 1: Initial dose titration
|
Week |
Dose |
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Week 1 |
Morning: half a tablet or 10 drops of solution |
|
Week 2 |
Morning: half a tablet or 10 drops of solution Evening: half a tablet or 10 drops of solution |
|
Week 3 |
Morning: 1 tablet or 20 drops of solution Evening: half a tablet or 10 drops of solution |
|
Week 4 |
Morning: 1 tablet or 20 drops of solution Evening: 1 tablet or 20 drops of solution |
Published 2008-12-01 00:00:00
The information contained in this material is derived from a critical analysis of a wide range of authoritative evidence. Any treatment decisions based on this information should be made in the context of the clinical circumstances of each patient.