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Is Galantamine vegetarian?

Galantamine

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Galantamine is an alkaloid cholinesterase inhibitor originally derived from plants such as snowdrops (Galanthus) and daffodils, and now also produced synthetically, used as a medication for mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease dementia.

Also known as 6H-Benzofuro(3a,3,2-ef)(2)benzazepin-6-ol, 4a,5,9,10,11,12-hexahydro-3-methoxy-11-methyl-, (4aS,6R,8aS)-, galantamine
INCI name Galantamine
CAS number 357-70-0
CosIng ID 28412
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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