Medication info

Choline Al Tablet (Choline Alphoscerate)

Prescription medicationApproval withdrawn
Ingredient · strength
Choline Alfoscerate›Strength being verified
Manufacturer / importer
Cosmax Pharma Co., Ltd.
Appearance
Yellowish rectangular film-coated tablet
Packaging
90 tablets (10 tablets/PTPX9PTP)
Approval status
Approval withdrawn

MFDS item code 201900073 · Approved 2019.01.09

This product's status changed to Approval withdrawn on 2023.07.19. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Summary

Main use
Improvement of secondary symptoms of cerebrovascular deficits and organic brain syndrome (memory impairment, etc.)
Who uses it
Adults
Adult dosage
Administer 400 mg of choline alfoscerate orally per dose, 2~3 times daily. The dose may be increased or decreased as appropriate according to symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Cosmax Pharma Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Improvement of secondary symptoms of cerebrovascular deficits and organic brain syndrome (memory impairment, etc.)

  • Memory impairment
  • confusion
  • disorientation
  • decreased motivation
  • decreased spontaneity
  • reduced concentration
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This medication is used for secondary symptoms resulting from cerebrovascular deficits and degenerative or regressive cerebral organic syndrome. The main symptoms include memory impairment, confusion, decreased motivation and spontaneity, disorientation, and reduced concentration. It helps improve the patient's brain function and is effective in alleviating these symptoms. Therefore, it is used to improve symptoms related to cognitive decline.

Dosage and Administration

Adult dosage

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

Precautions

This medication should not be used by patients who are allergic to this drug or its components. Women who are pregnant or may be pregnant should not take this medication. Additionally, this medication contains lactose, so it is safer for patients with inherited diseases who cannot digest lactose to avoid taking it. Nausea may occur while taking this medication, which could be related to the action of the neurotransmitter dopamine in the brain. If such symptoms occur, the dosage should be reduced. It may affect the digestive system, and there is a possibility of developing gastritis or gastrointestinal diseases. Psychologically, it may cause drowsiness, insomnia, irritability, or nervousness, and in severe cases, convulsions or excessive movement may occur. This medication should be stored in a safe place out of the reach of children, and transferring it to another container should be avoided as it may degrade the quality of the medication or cause accidents.

Side effects

nausea

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 sealed container. The storage temperature should be maintained between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. This will help maintain the effectiveness and safety of the medication over time.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Yellowish rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

90 tablets (10 tablets/PTPX9PTP)

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