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Alphacetin Tablet (Choline Alphoscerate)

Alphacetin Tablet (Choline Alphoscerate)

Prescription medicationTabletOral
Ingredient · strength
Choline Alfoscerate›400mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Hanin Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
Pale yellow rectangular film-coated tablet
Packaging
90 tablets (10 tablets/PTP × 9)
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201507139 · Approved 2015.10.14 · Insurance code 657202830

Summary

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

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Hanin Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

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

  • Memory impairment
  • confusion
  • decreased motivation
  • decreased spontaneity
  • spatial awareness disorder
  • reduced concentration
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This medication is used to improve symptoms of secondary conditions arising from vascular brain deficits and symptoms of degenerative or atrophic organic brain syndrome. It helps alleviate symptoms primarily including memory impairment, spatial awareness disorders, confusion, decreased motivation and spontaneity, and reduced concentration. These effects have been confirmed through clinical trials conducted in South Korea. Therefore, this drug is used to improve cognitive and behavioral issues resulting from brain function decline.

How to take

Adult dose

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

Precautions

This medication should not be used in patients who have allergic reactions to this drug or any of its components. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should also avoid taking this medication. Nausea may occur while taking this medication, which may be due to the action of the neurotransmitter dopamine in the brain. When such symptoms occur, the dose of the medication should be reduced. It may affect the gastrointestinal system, potentially leading to gastritis or other stomach-related conditions. It may also affect the central nervous system, resulting in drowsiness, insomnia, irritability or nervousness, and in severe cases, seizures or excessive movement. This medication should be kept in a safe place out of the reach of children, and transferring it to another container may affect the quality of the drug, so it is advisable to avoid this.

Side effects

  • region
  • gastritis
  • gastric disease
  • drowsiness
  • insomnia
  • hostility
  • irritability
  • convulsion
  • 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 avoid exposure to air or moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Pale yellow rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

90 tablets (10 tablets/PTP × 9)

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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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