Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Amantadine
Drug Class
Anti-Parkinson Drugs
Chemical Class
Tricyclo amine
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action
What is Pk-Merz?
Uses
Amantadine is antiviral drug. Amantadine is a synthetic tricyclic amine with a structure unrelated to that of any of the antimicrobial ag...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Tricyclo amine
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action
Amantadine Sulphate is the derivative of Amantadine (HCl). It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Tricyclo amine. It belongs to Antiviral Agents pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action. The Molecular Weight of Amantadine (HCl) is 187.70. It is weakly acidic drug, 2.95% solution of the drug is isotonic and Its pKa is 10.4.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
100 mg — 24 hourly
Dose and duration vary according to indication.
2
Child · Oral
2.5 to 10 mg/kg — 12 hourly
Safety Alerts
Epilepsy, history of gastric ulceration, severe renal disease
Important Warnings
Confused or hallucinatory states, congestive heart disease (may exacerbate oedema), elderly, tolerance to the effects of amantadine may develop in Parkinsons disease, liver disease
Side Effects
Anorexiaanxietyconfusiondizzinessdry mouthGI disturbanceshallucinationsheadacheimpaired concentrationinsomnialethargylivedo reticularismyalgiapalpitationperipheral oedema
Drug Interactions
Anticholinergic agents
L-dopa
CNS stimulants
CNS depressants.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Avoid; risk of toxicity
Lactation
Avoid; risk of toxicity
Storage
Caps Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 874
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 20 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 43.7 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGOper pack of 20Rs 874
ServaidRs 406.8
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Amantadine, and what they are not.You pay Rs 623 more than the cheapest equivalent
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
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.
Often Bought Together
For pharma professionalsCompany, market and opportunity intelligence
Company
72
brands
70
molecules
2
alerts