SG 139 Pill — WHITE ROUND, 7mm — Donepezil

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Imprint	SG / 139
Colour	WHITE
Shape	ROUND
Size	7
Strength	DONEPEZIL HYDROCHLORIDE 5 mg
Dosage form	Tablet, Film Coated
Manufacturer	ScieGen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
NDC	50228-139
Schedule	—
Availability	Prescription only
Ingredients	DONEPEZIL HYDROCHLORIDE[DONEPEZIL]

What does this imprint mean?

The imprint "SG 139" is a code stamped or printed on the tablet or capsule by the manufacturer, used to identify the drug, its strength and the maker.

Active ingredient

Donepezil

Uses and warnings

Contraindicated in patients with "known hypersensitivity to donepezil hydrochloride or to piperidine derivatives." Key warnings: as a cholinesterase inhibitor, it is "likely to exaggerate succinylcholine-type muscle relaxation during anesthesia"; may have "vagotonic effects on the sinoatrial and atrioventricular nodes manifesting as bradycardia or heart block"; "ARICEPT can cause vomiting," with an associated risk of gastrointestinal bleeding, particularly at higher doses; weight loss has been reported with the 23 mg dose; potential to cause seizures in susceptible patients.

ARICEPT (donepezil hydrochloride) "is indicated for the treatment of dementia of the Alzheimer's type. Efficacy has been demonstrated in patients with mild, moderate, and severe Alzheimer's disease."

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How to identify this pill

• Check the imprint matches exactly: "SG 139".
• Confirm the colour (WHITE) and shape (ROUND).
• Compare the size (7) against a ruler if possible.
• When in doubt, confirm with a pharmacist before taking any medication.

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