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Why is Gatalin XL (galantamine hydrobromide) recommended to be taken with food?

Name: Why is Gatalin XL (galantamine hydrobromide) recommended to be taken with food?
Published: 2026-11-08T01:51:21.708Z

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Gatalin XL (galantamine hydrobromide) is recommended to be taken with food to minimise cholinergic adverse reactions; food slows its absorption rate without affecting the extent of absorption.

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Gatalin XL 24mg prolonged release capsules, hardAspire Pharma Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products · Version 7Document updated 17 January 2023

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