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Ginkocrin 120mg (Ginkgo Leaf Dry Extract)

Ginkocrin 120mg (Ginkgo Leaf Dry Extract)

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Ingredient · strength
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Dried Extract›120mg
Manufacturer / importer
정우신약(주)
Appearance
(For domestic use) Green, round film-coated tablet; (For export) Green, oblong film-coated tablet
Packaging
100 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP*10EA]
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 200401023 · Notified 2004.01.09

Summary

Main use
Treatment of peripheral artery circulation disorders (intermittent claudication) and cerebrovascular disorders (tinnitus, headache)
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
1) Peripheral artery circulation disorders, dizziness, tinnitus: As Ginkgo leaf dry extract, take 40mg once, 3 times a day or 80mg once, 2 times a day orally. 2) Organic brain function disorders: As Ginkgo leaf dry extract, take 40-80mg once, 3 times a day or 120mg once, 2 times a day orally.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
정우신약(주)

Efficacy & effects

Treatment of peripheral artery circulation disorders (intermittent claudication) and cerebrovascular disorders (tinnitus, headache)

  • Peripheral artery circulation disorders
  • intermittent claudication
  • dizziness
  • vascular tinnitus
  • degenerative tinnitus
  • headache
  • memory loss
  • decreased concentration
  • depression
  • dementia symptoms
  • organic cerebrovascular disorders
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This medication is primarily used to treat peripheral artery circulation disorders, particularly symptoms referred to as intermittent claudication. It also helps improve symptoms of dizziness, vascular tinnitus, and degenerative tinnitus. It is effective in treating organic cerebrovascular disorders that accompany symptoms such as tinnitus, headache, memory loss, decreased concentration, and depression. This drug contributes to alleviating neurological symptoms by improving blood flow and enhancing the overall quality of life for patients. Therefore, it is used to improve peripheral blood circulation and brain function.

How to take

Adult dose

1) Peripheral artery circulation disorders, dizziness, tinnitus: As Ginkgo leaf dry extract, take 40mg once, 3 times a day or 80mg once, 2 times a day orally. 2) Organic brain function disorders: As Ginkgo leaf dry extract, take 40-80mg once, 3 times a day or 120mg once, 2 times a day orally.

Precautions

This medication should not be taken by individuals with allergies to specific ingredients. It is safer not to use this medication for children under 12 years old due to insufficient experience. Pregnant women are advised to avoid use as the safety of this medication has not been fully confirmed. This drug contains lactose, so individuals with issues in lactose breakdown or certain genetic metabolic disorders should not take it. If you have a bleeding disorder or are taking blood-thinning medication, you must consult a doctor or pharmacist before using this medication. Breastfeeding women should consult a professional before taking this medication as it is not known how much is transferred into breast milk. If surgery is planned, you should stop taking this medication and consult your healthcare provider. If symptoms do not improve or worsen after taking the drug for more than three months, you should stop taking it immediately and consult a professional. Occasional gastrointestinal discomfort, headache, and allergic skin reactions may occur, so if any unusual symptoms arise, you should stop taking it and inform your healthcare provider. Dizziness or itching has been reported rarely, so caution is necessary if such symptoms appear. Severe allergic reactions such as anaphylaxis may occur, so immediate emergency measures are necessary if symptoms such as sudden difficulty breathing or swelling appear. This medication is not an antihypertensive, so patients with hypertension should not be treated with this drug. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and kept in a safe place away from direct sunlight in a cool, dry area.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

Anaphylaxis or anaphylactic reaction

Mild side effects

  • Mild gastrointestinal discomfort
  • headache
  • allergic skin reactions
  • dizziness
  • itching

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to protect it from air and moisture, preferably at a temperature between 1°C and 30°C at room temperature. Storing it this way helps maintain the efficacy of the medication and prevents degradation.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

(For domestic use) Green, round film-coated tablet; (For export) Green, oblong film-coated tablet

Package unit

100 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP*10EA]

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