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Humecton Tablet 40mg (Ginkgo Biloba Extract)

Humecton Tablet 40mg (Ginkgo Biloba Extract)

OTC medicationTablet경구
Ingredient · strength
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Dried Extract›40mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
(주)휴온스메디텍
Appearance
Pale green rectangular film-coated tablet
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201707588 · Notified 2017.10.25 · Insurance code 670401830

Summary

Main use
Treatment of peripheral artery circulation disorders (intermittent claudication) and cognitive dysfunction (tinnitus, dizziness)
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
1) Peripheral artery circulation disorders, dizziness, tinnitus: Administer 40 mg of Ginkgo Biloba Extract orally 3 times a day or 80 mg orally 2 times a day. 2) Organic cognitive dysfunction: Administer 40-80 mg of Ginkgo Biloba Extract orally 3 times a day or 120 mg orally 2 times a day. Adjust dosage based on age and symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
(주)휴온스메디텍

Efficacy & effects

Treatment of peripheral artery circulation disorders (intermittent claudication) and cognitive dysfunction (tinnitus, dizziness)

  • Peripheral artery circulation disorders
  • intermittent claudication
  • dizziness
  • vascular tinnitus
  • degenerative tinnitus
  • headaches
  • memory decline
  • concentration difficulties
  • depression
  • dementia-related symptoms
  • organic cognitive dysfunction
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This medication is primarily used to treat intermittent claudication caused by peripheral artery circulation disorders. It also helps alleviate symptoms such as dizziness and vascular or degenerative tinnitus. Various symptoms such as tinnitus, headaches, memory decline, concentration difficulties, depression, and dizziness associated with organic cognitive dysfunction related to dementia can also be improved. It is used to comprehensively treat these various symptoms and improve the patient's quality of life.

How to take

Adult dose

1) Peripheral artery circulation disorders, dizziness, tinnitus: Administer 40 mg of Ginkgo Biloba Extract orally 3 times a day or 80 mg orally 2 times a day. 2) Organic cognitive dysfunction: Administer 40-80 mg of Ginkgo Biloba Extract orally 3 times a day or 120 mg orally 2 times a day. Adjust dosage based on age and symptoms.

Precautions

This medication should not be taken by individuals allergic to certain components. There is insufficient information regarding safety for children under 12 years, so it should not be used in this age group. Pregnant women must consult a healthcare professional before taking this medication. Additionally, this medication contains lactose, so individuals with lactose intolerance or related genetic disorders should avoid taking it. Patients on medication that affects bleeding or blood coagulation must consult their healthcare provider before starting this medication. Nursing mothers should also consult a professional as it is uncertain whether this medication transfers into breast milk. If surgery is planned, this medication should be discontinued, and healthcare providers should be informed. If symptoms do not improve or worsen after taking the medication for more than three months, it should be discontinued immediately, and consultation is necessary. Mild gastrointestinal discomfort, headaches, and allergic skin reactions may rarely occur, so caution should be exercised if these symptoms arise. Abnormal reactions such as dizziness or itching have also been reported, so it is important to monitor bodily conditions closely. Severe allergic reactions such as anaphylaxis may occur, so if unusual symptoms appear, immediate consultation with healthcare providers is advised. This medication is not a treatment for hypertension, so it is safest for hypertension patients not to take it. After use, store in a place out of reach of children, away from direct sunlight, and in a cool, dry place.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

Anaphylaxis or anaphylactic reactions

Mild side effects

  • Mild gastrointestinal discomfort
  • headaches
  • allergic skin reactions
  • dizziness
  • itching

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

Storage

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to protect it from air and moisture, and the storage temperature should be maintained at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees. Therefore, it is important to avoid direct sunlight and not place it in excessively hot or cold locations.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Pale green rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle

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