What it is used for

Parkinson's Disease,Idiopathic Parkinson's disease; post-encephalitic parkinsonism; symptomatic parkinsonism (e.g. following CNS injury from carbon monoxide poisoning); arteriosclerotic parkinsonism; drug-induced extrapyramidal reactions.,AMANTAMED can be given alone for initial therapy or combined with anticholinergic drugs or L-dopa (see section 4.2 Dose and method of administration).,Note: AMANTAMED is not indicated for the treatment of tardive dyskinesia.,Type A Virus Influenza,Prophylaxis of respiratory tract illness caused by Influenza Type A. Prophylaxis in non-immunised individuals (including children) for whom influenza may have serious consequences (e.g. persons with chronic respiratory disease or diabetes mellitus).

How to take it

The way to take this medicine is: Oral. This medicine is taken by mouth.

• Store below 25 degrees Celsius
• Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.

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Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Visual appearance

size 4 plain hard gelatin capsules with brownish-red colored cap and body. The body and cap are marked with the number 100 in black ink

Do I need a prescription?

This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine. open tool tip to find out more

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?

For the active ingredient amantadine

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.