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Dimencolin Tablets (Choline Alphoscerate)

Dimencolin Tablets (Choline Alphoscerate)

Prescription medicationTabletOral
Ingredient · strength
Choline Alfoscerate›400mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Dasan Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
Light yellow oval film-coated tablet
Packaging
90 tablets (10 tablets/PTP X 9), 30 tablets/bottle, 90 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201706869 · Approved 2017.08.29 · Insurance code 678600740

Summary

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

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Dasan Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Improvement of symptoms of cerebrovascular deficits and organic brain syndrome (e.g., memory impairment and confusion)

  • Memory impairment
  • confusion
  • disturbed sense of direction
  • decreased initiative
  • decreased spontaneity
  • reduced concentration
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This medication is used to treat secondary symptoms and degenerative or progressive organic mental syndromes arising from cerebrovascular deficits. It helps improve symptoms such as memory impairment, confusion, disturbed sense of direction due to decreased initiative and spontaneity, and reduced concentration. These symptoms can arise from reduced brain function, and this drug alleviates them to support the patient's daily life. Clinical trial results in South Korea also support this efficacy, so you can use it with confidence.

How to take

Adult dose

Administer 400 mg 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. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not take this medication. Nausea may occur when taking this drug, which could be related to the action of dopamine in the brain, so if symptoms appear, the dosage should be reduced. It may affect the digestive system, so precautions should be taken as gastritis or other gastrointestinal disorders may occur. Additionally, it may affect the central nervous system, leading to drowsiness, insomnia, irritability, and in severe cases, convulsions or excessive motor activity. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, and transferring it to another container should be avoided as it may compromise the drug's quality.

Side effects

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

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

Storage

This medication must be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. Maintaining a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius is important.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Light yellow oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

90 tablets (10 tablets/PTP X 9), 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.
Consult a doctor or pharmacist for accurate dosage, administration, and usage instructions.