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Cholinestereate Tablet (Cholin Alphoscerate)

Cholinestereate Tablet (Cholin Alphoscerate)

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

MFDS item code 201706858 · Approved 2017.08.29 · Insurance code 658203800

Summary

Main use
Improvement of cerebrovascular and degenerative organic brain syndromes (such as memory impairment)
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
Vivozon Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Improvement of cerebrovascular and degenerative organic brain syndromes (such as memory impairment)

  • Memory impairment
  • confusion
  • disorientation
  • lack of motivation
  • decreased spontaneity
  • decreased concentration
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This medication is effectively used for secondary symptoms caused by cerebrovascular deficits and for the improvement of memory impairment, confusion, lack of motivation and spontaneity, disorientation, and decreased concentration associated with degenerative or progressive organic mental syndrome. Clinical trial results in Korea also support this efficacy, making it reliable. Therefore, this medication can help improve brain function and alleviate mental symptoms.

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 who have had allergic reactions to this medication or its ingredients. It is advisable for women who are pregnant or may become pregnant not to take this medication. Taking this medication may cause nausea or queasiness due to dopaminergic effects, so if these symptoms occur, the dosage should be reduced. It may affect the digestive system, potentially causing gastritis or related gastric diseases, so caution is needed. Side effects on the mental and neurological systems may include drowsiness, difficulty falling asleep, irritability, or getting angry more easily, and in severe cases, may show symptoms of seizures or excessive motor activity. This medication should be stored in a safe place out of the reach of children. Transferring to another container may cause accidents and degrade the quality of the medication, so it is recommended to store it in its original container.

Side effects

  • nausea
  • gastritis
  • gastric disorders
  • drowsiness
  • insomnia
  • irritability
  • nervousness
  • convulsions
  • hyperactivity

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

Storage

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture, and it is best to store it at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way helps maintain the medication's efficacy and ensures safe use.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Pale yellow oval 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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