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Medicines donepezil hydrochlorideQuestion & answer

donepezil hydrochloride · Medicine question

Does food affect the absorption of donepezil hydrochloride?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Food does not affect the absorption of donepezil hydrochloride.

Sources for this answer

Aricept Tablets 5mgEisai Ltd · emc · SmPC §5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties · Version 24Document updated 3 January 2023

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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