Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Donepezil
Drug Class
Neuro
What is Donecept?
Uses
Donepezil (HCl) is a piperidine derivative, is a reversible and specific inhibitor of acetylcholinesterase. Donepezil (HCl) is highly sel...
How It Works
The Molecular Weight of Donepezil (HCl) is 416.00.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
10 mg — 24 hourly
Mild to Moderate Alzheimer''s Type Dementia: Should be taken in the evening.
2
Adult · PO
20 mg — 24 hourly
Moderate to severe Alzheimer''''s Type Dementia: Should be taken in the evening.
Safety Alerts
Donepezil (HCl) is contraindicated in conditions like Pregnancy, Breast feeding
Important Warnings
Hepatic and renal impairment, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, sick sinus syndrome, supraventricular conduction abnormalities, susceptibility to peptic ulcers
Diagnosis and treatment must be under supervision of a clinician experienced in Alzheimers dementia, bladder outflow obstruction, seizures, extra-pyramidal symptoms
Side Effects
Bradycardiaduodenal ulcersgastric ulcersGI haemorrhage. Abnormal dreamsaggressionagitationanorexiadiarrhoeadizzinessfatiguehallucinationsheadacheinsomniamuscle crampsnausea
Drug Interactions
Neuromuscular blockers
cholinergics and anti-cholinergic agents
anaesthetics
beta-blockers
P450 enzyme inducers or inhibitors.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Contraindicated
Lactation
Contraindicated
Storage
Store at room temperature, Between 15°C-30°C.
Price Intelligence
Rs 286.9
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 10 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 28.69 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 199
DVAGOper pack of 10Rs 286.9
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Donepezil, and what they are not.
Same active ingredient, a different dose. Never switch strength without your doctor or pharmacist.
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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