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Dimensta Tablet (Choline Alphoscerate)

Dimensta Tablet (Choline Alphoscerate)

Prescription medicationTabletOral
Ingredient · strength
Choline Alfoscerate›400mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Korea Pharma Co., Ltd.
Appearance
Light yellow oval film-coated tablet
Packaging
90 tablets/bottle, 90 tablets/Blister [10 tablets/Blister × 9]
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201800191 · Approved 2018.01.12 · Insurance code 642803040

Summary

Main use
Improvement of organic brain syndrome (e.g., memory impairment and confusion)
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Administer 400mg of choline alfoscerate per dose orally 2∼3 times daily. The dose may be adjusted as appropriate according to symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Korea Pharma Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

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

  • Memory impairment
  • confusion
  • spatial disorientation
  • decreased motivation and spontaneity
  • decreased concentration
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This medication is used to improve psychiatric symptoms associated with memory impairment, confusion, decreased motivation, and spontaneity resulting from cerebrovascular insufficiency. It also helps alleviate symptoms of cognitive decline, such as spatial disorientation and decreased concentration. Results from domestic clinical trials have also been submitted to support these effects. Therefore, it is effectively used to treat various symptoms related to cognitive decline.

How to take

Adult dose

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

Precautions

This medicine should not be used by individuals allergic to this medication or its components. Additionally, women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not take this medicine. Nausea may occur when taking this medication due to its effect on the neurotransmitter dopamine. If nausea is severe, it is necessary to reduce the dosage of the medication. Gastrointestinal-related side effects may include gastritis or gastrointestinal disorders. It may affect the nervous system, resulting in symptoms such as drowsiness, insomnia, irritability, nervousness, seizures, and excessive movement. This medication should be kept out of reach of children. Moreover, transferring the medicine to another container can cause accidents and degrade the quality of the medicine, so it is important to maintain the original packaging.

Side effects

  • nausea
  • gastritis
  • gastric disease
  • drowsiness
  • insomnia
  • aggression
  • irritability
  • convulsions
  • hyperactivity

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

Storage

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly closed container. Additionally, it is best to store the medicine at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C, avoiding extremely hot or cold places.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Light yellow oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

90 tablets/bottle, 90 tablets/Blister [10 tablets/Blister × 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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