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Alpo Tablets (Choline Alphoscerate)

Alpo Tablets (Choline Alphoscerate)

Prescription medicationTabletOral
Ingredient · strength
Choline Alfoscerate›400mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Medica Korea Co., Ltd.
Appearance
Light yellow rectangular film-coated tablets
Packaging
PTP packaging - 90 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTPX9], PTP packaging - 30 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTPX3], bottle packaging - 90 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201403884 · Approved 2014.08.20 · Insurance code 646003810

Summary

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

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Medica Korea Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Improvement of cerebrovascular and degenerative organic brain syndromes (e.g., memory impairment, confusion)

  • Memory impairment
  • confusion
  • spatial disorientation
  • decreased motivation
  • decreased spontaneity
  • decreased concentration
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This medication is used for secondary symptoms caused by cerebrovascular deficits and for degenerative or progressive organic psychosis of the brain. It helps improve various symptoms such as memory impairment, confusion, decreased motivation and spontaneity, spatial disorientation, and decreased concentration. These symptoms are indicative of reduced brain function, and this medication can alleviate them and enhance the patients' ability to perform daily activities. Clinical trial results support these effects. Therefore, this medication is used to treat psychiatric symptoms associated with cerebrovascular diseases.

How to take

Adult dose

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

Precautions

This medication should not be used in patients who are allergic to this drug or its components. It is safest not to administer this medication to pregnant women or women who may become pregnant. Nausea may occur while taking this medication, which could be a symptom related to dopamine action in the brain; in such cases, the dosage should be reduced. It can affect the digestive system, so caution should be exercised as it may lead to gastritis or other gastric disorders. It may affect the central nervous system, causing drowsiness, difficulty falling asleep, irritability, or in severe cases, seizures or excessive movements. This medication should be stored in a safe place out of the reach of children. Additionally, transferring the medication to a different container can cause contamination or degrade the quality, so it is advisable to keep it in its original packaging.

Side effects

  • nausea
  • gastritis
  • gastric disorders
  • drowsiness
  • insomnia
  • irritability
  • agitation
  • spasms
  • hyperactivity

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

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent air or moisture from entering, and it should be kept at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will help maintain the medication's effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Light yellow rectangular film-coated tablets

Package unit

PTP packaging - 90 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTPX9], PTP packaging - 30 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTPX3], bottle packaging - 90 tablets/bottle

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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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