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Glytin Tablet (Choline Alphoscerate)

Glytin Tablet (Choline Alphoscerate)

Prescription medicationTabletOral
Ingredient · strength
Choline Alfoscerate›400mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Jeil Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
Pale yellow oval film-coated tablets
Packaging
90 tablets (10 tablets/PTPX9)
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201403839 · Approved 2014.08.19 · Insurance code 645404270

Summary

Main use
Improvement of symptoms of organic brain syndrome and cerebrovascular deficits (e.g., memory impairment and confusion)
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Administer 400 mg of choline alfoscerate orally 2 to 3 times daily. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Jeil Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Improvement of symptoms of organic brain syndrome and cerebrovascular deficits (e.g., memory impairment and confusion)

  • Memory impairment
  • confusion
  • disorientation
  • diminished motivation
  • reduced spontaneity
  • decreased concentration
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This medication is used for secondary symptoms due to cerebrovascular deficits and for organic psychosis caused by degeneration or regression of the brain. It helps improve symptoms such as memory impairment, confusion, diminished motivation, reduced spontaneity, decreased concentration, and disorientation. Clinical trial results also confirm these effects positively impact patients' daily living abilities. Therefore, it is effectively used to treat psychoneurological symptoms related to diminished brain function.

How to take

Adult dose

Administer 400 mg of choline alfoscerate orally 2 to 3 times daily. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to symptoms.

Precautions

This medication should not be used in patients with an allergy to this medication or its ingredients. Additionally, it is safer for pregnant women or women who may become pregnant to avoid this medication. Nausea may occur when taking this medication, as it affects the neurotransmitter dopamine in the brain. If nausea is severe, the dosage should be reduced. It may affect the digestive system, potentially causing gastritis or gastrointestinal diseases. Furthermore, it can affect the psychoneurological system, leading to symptoms such as drowsiness, insomnia, irritability, nervousness, convulsions, and excessive movements, hence caution is necessary. This medication should be stored out of the reach of children. Moreover, transferring the medication to another container should be avoided as it increases the risk of accidents and may degrade the quality of the drug.

Side effects

  • nausea
  • gastritis
  • gastrointestinal disorders
  • drowsiness
  • insomnia
  • irritability
  • nervousness
  • seizures
  • hyperactivity

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

Storage

This medication must be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. This way, the efficacy and safety of the medication can be preserved for a long time.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Pale yellow oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

90 tablets (10 tablets/PTPX9)

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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