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Griatin Soft Capsule (Choline Alphoscerate)

Prescription medicationSoft capsuleOralApproval withdrawn
Ingredient · strength
Choline Alfoscerate›400mg / 1 capsule
Manufacturer / importer
Medix Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
Yellowish oval soft capsule filled with a colorless transparent viscous liquid
Packaging
Domestic: 90 capsules (10 capsules/PTP X 9) Export: 30 capsules (10 capsules/PTP X 3)
Approval status
Approval withdrawn

MFDS item code 201501134 · Approved 2015.03.05

This product's status changed to Approval withdrawn on 2024.09.24. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Summary

Main use
Improvement of secondary symptoms of organic psychosyndrome (such as memory impairment) and cerebrovascular deficits
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Administer choline alfoscerate 400 mg per dose orally 2~3 times daily. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Medix Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Improvement of secondary symptoms of organic psychosyndrome (such as memory impairment) and cerebrovascular deficits

  • Memory decline
  • confusion
  • disorientation
  • lack of motivation
  • lack of spontaneity
  • decreased concentration
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This medication is used for secondary symptoms due to cerebrovascular deficits and organic brain syndromes. It helps improve symptoms such as memory decline, confusion, lack of motivation and spontaneity, disorientation, and decreased concentration. Clinical trials conducted domestically have proven these effects, contributing to symptom relief for patients. Therefore, this drug is used to treat symptoms related to decreased brain function.

How to take

Adult dose

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

Precautions

This medication should not be used in patients with allergic reactions to this drug or its components. Additionally, it is safer for women who are pregnant or may become pregnant not to take this medication. Nausea may occur when taking this medication, which can be a side effect related to dopamine activity, so if the symptoms are severe, the dosage should be reduced. Furthermore, gastrointestinal problems such as gastritis or stomach disease may arise, so caution is required. In the case of the nervous system, symptoms such as drowsiness, insomnia, irritability or nervousness, seizures, and excessive motor activity may occur. This medication should be kept out of the reach of children, and transferring it to another container may result in accidents or a decrease in the quality of the drug, so it is recommended to store it in its original container.

Side effects

  • nausea
  • gastritis
  • gastric disorders
  • drowsiness
  • insomnia
  • aggression
  • irritability
  • convulsions
  • 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. It is best to store it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Yellowish oval soft capsule filled with a colorless transparent viscous liquid

Package unit

Domestic: 90 capsules (10 capsules/PTP X 9) Export: 30 capsules (10 capsules/PTP X 3)

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