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Alzil 5 Tablet

Donepezil (5mg)
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Alzil 5 Tablet is used to treat mild to moderate dementia in Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive illness that gradually affects memory and thinking. It does not cure this illness but may help improve memory, awareness, and other symptoms.

Written By Dr. Sakshi Jain, MS, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Mekhala Chandra, MD, MBBS,
Last updated on 07 Apr 2026 | 02:54 PM (IST)
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General Information

Contains

Donepezil (5mg)

Marketer

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Storage

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Product introduction

Your doctor will explain how to take Alzil 5 Tablet. You may take it with food, preferably at night before going to bed. Follow the instructions carefully to get the most benefit. The dose may change from time to time to suit your individual needs. It can take up to a few weeks for symptoms to improve so keep taking your medicine regularly. You should not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor.

Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, diarrhea, insomnia, vomiting, muscle cramps, fatigue, weight loss (anorexia), headache, loss of appetite, common cold, urinary incontinence, and rash. Drink plenty of fluids to keep yourself hydrated. You may have side effects more often when you start your treatment or when your dose is increased. Usually, the side effects will slowly go away as your body gets used to the Alzil 5 Tablet. If they are severe or will not go away, you should contact your doctor.

Before using Alzil 5 Tablet, you should tell your doctor if you have ever had heart problems, stomach ulcers, epilepsy, or asthma. It may also affect, or be affected by, some other drugs you are using so let your doctor know what these are to be safe. During pregnancy, this medicine should only be taken if it is advised.

Uses of Alzil Tablet

Benefits of Alzil Tablet

Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a common cause of dementia, leading to memory loss, confusion, and difficulty with thinking and daily tasks. Alzil 5 Tablet is a medicine used to help manage symptoms of Alzheimer's-related dementia. It works by increasing the levels of a chemical in the brain called acetylcholine, which helps nerve cells communicate better. While it does not cure the disease, It can help improve memory, awareness, and the ability to perform daily activities in some people.

Side effects of Alzil Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Alzil
  • Weight loss
  • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
  • Accidental injury
  • Common cold
  • Urinary incontinence
  • Rash
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea

How to use Alzil Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Alzil 5 Tablet may be taken with or without food.

How Alzil Tablet works

Memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease occurs due to disturbances of signal transmission in the brain. Alzil 5 Tablet is a cholinesterase inhibitor. It works by increasing the levels of a chemical messenger (acetylcholine) involved in transmmission of nerve signals. This improves memory and thinking.

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Quick tips

  • You have been prescribed Alzil 5 Tablet to slow down the progression of Alzheimer's disease.
  • It does not cure Alzheimer's disease but may help improve brain function and ability to do daily activities.
  • Take it with or without food, preferably at night before going to bed.
  • It may cause diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. Drink plenty of fluids to keep yourself hydrated while taking Alzil 5 Tablet.
  • Monitor your body weight regularly as both Alzil 5 Tablet and  Alzheimer's disease can cause weight loss.
  • Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Alzil 5 Tablet affects you.
  • Be cautious while taking this medicine if you suffer from peptic ulcer as it may cause vomiting, stomach bleeding, stomach pain, or discomfort.
  • Inform your doctor if you develop muscle tremors, especially if you have Parkinson’s disease.
  • Inform your doctor if you experience seizures or convulsions while taking this medicine.

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Alzil 5 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Alzil 5 Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast feeding

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Alzil 5 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Alzil 5 Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney

Kidney

CAUTION
Alzil 5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver

Liver

CAUTION
Alzil 5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Alzil with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Moderate

Ramelteon (Oral Route)

Watch out for symptoms such as drowsiness, impaired movement, tiredness, nausea, palpitations, or numbness, and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust the dose of Ramelteon accordingly. Donepezil may raise blood levels of Ramelteon.
Moderate

Atropine (Injection Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.
Moderate

Bethanechol (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Bethanechol may increase the effect of Donepezil.
Moderate

Carbachol (Injection Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Carbachol may increase the effect of Donepezil.
Moderate

Clomipramine (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor. They may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.

Frequently asked questions

Alzil 5 Tablet is recommended to be taken before going to bed to reduce gastrointestinal side effects or nausea, which is commonly seen in some patients in the first few weeks of treatment.
Gastrointestinal side effects may appear during the first few weeks of treatment with Alzil 5 Tablet. This can be minimized by taking Alzil 5 Tablet at bedtime and with food. Generally, these side effects are mild and disappear within a few weeks with continued treatment.
Within the first month of treatment with Alzil 5 Tablet, you may experience improvement in thinking and remembering (cognitive effect). However, it may take about 12 weeks to see the full benefits.
Do not stop Alzil 5 Tablet without consulting your doctor. This medicine only helps to control your condition but does not cure it. Therefore, it may take several weeks to show benefits, so do not be discouraged if you do not see an improvement straight away. But, in case your condition starts worsening and you feel that it is no longer helping you, then you should consult a doctor before stopping it.
Alzil 5 Tablet gets removed from the body very slowly. It takes about two weeks or more for Alzil 5 Tablet to be completely removed from the system.
No, Alzil 5 Tablet does not cause depression. If you are experiencing symptoms, then it could be due to existing Alzheimer’s disease.
Taking more than the recommended dose of Alzil 5 Tablet may cause vomiting, increased sweating or saliva production, slow heartbeat, dizziness, difficulty in breathing, seizures or fits, weakness, low blood pressure, convulsions, and inability to control your bowel motions or passing of urine (incontinence). You should seek immediate help from a doctor or emergency service of a nearby hospital.
Alzil 5 Tablet does not interfere with the working of indomethacin, but indomethacin individually increases the risk of stomach bleeding when taken for a long time. Therefore, if you experience any symptoms of stomach bleeding, consult your doctor immediately.
Hallucinations are a common side effect of Alzil 5 Tablet, though not everyone is affected. Other common psychiatric side effects include agitation, aggressive behavior, nightmares, and abnormal dreams.
Alzil 5 Tablet should not be taken by patients who have hypersensitivity to Alzil 5 Tablet hydrochloride, piperidine derivatives, or to any active ingredients used in the medicine. Also, it should not be used during pregnancy unless clearly necessary.
Yes, insomnia (sleeplessness) is a common side effect of Alzil 5 Tablet. Dizziness and fainting can also be seen as common side effects. Though these side effects are common, they do not occur in everyone.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

N- benzylpiperidines

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Cholinesterase Inhibitors

References

  1. Stahl SM, editor. Donepezil. In: Stahl's Essential Pschopharmacology: Prescriber's Guide. 5th ed. New York, New York: Cambridge University Press; 2014. pp. 199-202.
  2. Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 426-27.
  3. Donepezil hydrochloride. Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey: Eisai Inc.; 1996 [revised Feb. 2012]. [Accessed 25 Jan. 2019] (online) Available from:
  4. Donepezil. Hatfield, Hertfordshire: Eisai Ltd.; 1997 [revised 11 May 2018]. [Accessed 25 Jan. 2019] (online) Available from:
  5. Donepezil hydrochloride. South Ruislip, UK: Aurobindo Pharma - Milpharm Ltd.; 2013 [revised 23 Nov. 2017] [Accessed 19 Jun. 2019] (online) Available from:
  6. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 22 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
  7. Donepezil hydrochloride [Prescribing Information]. Mahabubnagar, Telangana: Hetero Labs Limited; 2023. [Accessed 20 June 2023]. (online) Available from:
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Name: Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Chinubhai Centre, Off. Nehru Bridge, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380009. Gujarat. India.

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