Amantadine

Amantadine hydrochloride capsules, USP are indicated for the prophylaxis and treatment of signs and symptoms of infection caused by various strains of influenza A virus.

Prescribing label

Selected manufacturer label information, organised into consistent sections by Sofidex. This source is written for healthcare professionals; ask your pharmacist to explain instructions that are unclear. Read the full label at DailyMed ↗

Drug facts

Used for: For the treatment of dyskinesia in patients with Parkinson's disease receiving levodopa-based therapy, with or without concomitant dopaminergic medications
As adjunctive treatment to levodopa/carbidopa in patients with Parkinson's disease experiencing "off" episodes
Do not take if: GOCOVRI is contraindicated in patients with end-stage renal disease (i.e., creatinine clearance below 15 mL/min/1.73 m 2 ).

What it is used for

GOCOVRI ® is indicated:

For the treatment of dyskinesia in patients with Parkinson's disease receiving levodopa-based therapy, with or without concomitant dopaminergic medications
As adjunctive treatment to levodopa/carbidopa in patients with Parkinson's disease experiencing "off" episodes

Side effects, and when to stop

The following serious adverse reactions are described in more detail elsewhere in the labeling:

Falling Asleep During Activities of Daily Living and Somnolence
Suicidality and Depression
Hallucinations/Psychotic Behavior
Dizziness and Orthostatic Hypotension
Withdrawal-Emergent Hyperpyrexia and Confusion
Corneal Edema
Impulse Control/Compulsive Behaviors

Who should not take it

GOCOVRI is contraindicated in patients with end-stage renal disease (i.e., creatinine clearance below 15 mL/min/1.73 m 2 ).

Storing it

Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F); excursions permitted to 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F).

Cite this page

NLM: sofidex [Internet]. Daloreum; c2026. Amantadine; [reviewed 2026 Aug 2; cited 2026 Nov 10]. Available from: https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/amantadine
APA 7th: sofidex. (2026, August 2). Amantadine. Daloreum. Retrieved November 10, 2026, from https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/amantadine
AMA 11th: Amantadine. sofidex. Reviewed August 2, 2026. Accessed November 10, 2026. https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/amantadine

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