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Vinistine Capsule (Dried Grape Leaf Extract)

Vinistine Capsule (Dried Grape Leaf Extract)

OTC medicationHard capsuleOral
Ingredient · strength
Vitis Vinifera Leaf Dried Extract›180mg / 1 capsule
Manufacturer / importer
Mothers Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
A hard capsule with brown upper and lower parts filled with dark purple powder.
Packaging
30 capsules/bottle, 300 capsules/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 200708432 · Notified 2007.07.23 · Insurance code 622800580

Summary

Main use
Improvement of symptoms of chronic venous insufficiency (such as lower-limb edema and heaviness)
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Adults: Take 360 mg of dried grape leaf extract once daily with water before breakfast.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Mothers Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Improvement of symptoms of chronic venous insufficiency (such as lower-limb edema and heaviness)

  • Leg swelling
  • leg heaviness
  • pain
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This medication is used to relieve symptoms such as leg swelling, leg heaviness, and pain caused by chronic venous insufficiency. It improves blood circulation and reduces swelling, alleviating discomfort for patients. Additionally, it helps relieve pain and pressure, thereby improving the quality of everyday life. In other words, it effectively improves various symptoms associated with chronic venous insufficiency.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: Take 360 mg of dried grape leaf extract once daily with water before breakfast.

Precautions

This medication should not be taken by individuals who are allergic to this drug or its ingredients. Moreover, children and adolescents should not take this medication. Patients with glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take this medication in capsule form. It is advisable for pregnant women or women who may become pregnant to avoid this medication, as there is insufficient safety research for pregnant individuals. Nursing women should also avoid this medication as it is unclear whether it is transmitted through breast milk; hence, breastfeeding is not recommended during treatment. Women who may become pregnant should consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication. If allergic symptoms, skin rashes, hives, itching, or skin hypersensitivity to sunlight occur during treatment, discontinue use immediately and consult a specialist. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, and diarrhea may occur rarely, so if symptoms are severe, consult a doctor. Headaches may occur; seek professional help if symptoms are severe. Particularly, if sudden pain, swelling, skin discoloration, tightness, or warmth in one leg appears, it may indicate a serious condition like deep vein thrombosis, and immediate consultation with a doctor is necessary. If symptoms do not improve after 6 weeks of taking this medication, it is advisable to stop use and consult a doctor. This medication must be taken for several weeks to see full effects, but care should be taken not to use it continuously for more than 3 months. Due to insufficient research on its effects on driving or operating machinery, caution is warranted. No serious side effects have been reported in cases of overdose; however, it is important to adhere to the prescribed dosage. Treatment such as prescribed leg bandages, compression stockings, or washing with cold water should continue regardless of this medication.

Side effects

  • urticaria
  • itching
  • skin rash
  • skin hypersensitivity
  • eczema
  • angioedema
  • abdominal pain
  • nausea
  • diarrhea
  • headache
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  • sudden unusual symptoms
  • severe pain
  • swelling
  • skin discoloration
  • tension
  • warmth

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

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture. The best storage temperature is between 1 degree and 30 degrees at room temperature.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

A hard capsule with brown upper and lower parts filled with dark purple powder.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 300 capsules/bottle

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