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Alcapone Tablets (Cholin Alfoscerate)

Alcapone Tablets (Cholin Alfoscerate)

Prescription medicationTabletOral
Ingredient · strength
Choline Alfoscerate›400mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Seoul Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
Yellowish oval film-coated tablets
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 90 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201604674 · Approved 2016.07.28 · Insurance code 652903850

Summary

Main use
Improvement of symptoms of cerebrovascular and degenerative brain diseases (including memory impairment and confusion)
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Administer 400 mg of choline alfoscerate orally per dose, 2~3 times daily. The dose may be adjusted as appropriate according to symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Seoul Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Improvement of symptoms of cerebrovascular and degenerative brain diseases (including memory impairment and confusion)

  • Memory loss
  • confusion
  • decreased motivation and spontaneity
  • disorientation
  • reduced concentration
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This medicine is used for secondary symptoms and degenerative or progressive organic psychosis due to cerebrovascular deficits. The main symptoms include memory loss, confusion, decreased motivation and spontaneity, disorientation, and reduced concentration. By improving these symptoms, it helps enhance the patient's ability to perform daily activities. Clinical trial results from South Korea have also been submitted, confirming safety and efficacy. Therefore, this drug is effectively used to alleviate symptoms of organic psychosis.

How to take

Adult dose

Administer 400 mg of choline alfoscerate orally per dose, 2~3 times daily. The dose may be adjusted as appropriate according to symptoms.

Precautions

This drug should not be used by individuals allergic to this drug or its ingredients. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not take this drug. Nausea may occur when taking this medication, which is due to its effect on the neurotransmitter dopamine. If nausea is severe, the dosage should be reduced. Caution is needed as it may affect the gastrointestinal system and cause gastritis or other gastrointestinal disorders. There may also be mental drowsiness or difficulty sleeping, and sometimes anger or irritability may occur. Additionally, neurological symptoms such as seizures or excessive motor activity may appear, so abnormal symptoms should be closely monitored. This drug should be stored in a safe place out of the reach of children, and should always be kept in its original container to prevent quality degradation or accidents.

Side effects

  • Nausea
  • gastritis
  • gastric disease
  • drowsiness
  • insomnia
  • irritability
  • nervousness
  • convulsions
  • hyperactivity

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

Storage

This drug can be sensitive to air or moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. Additionally, when storing the drug, it is recommended to keep it at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. This will help maintain the drug's effect over time.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Yellowish oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 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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