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Alzcorin Syrup (Choline Alphoscerate)

Prescription medicationSyrupOral
Ingredient · strength
Choline Alfoscerate›400mg / 1 packet
Manufacturer / importer
ShinPung Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
Colorless to pale yellow syrup with a mixed fruit flavor, contained in aluminum foil pouches.
Packaging
30 sachets/box [10 mL/sachet X 30]
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201901947 · Approved 2019.03.29 · Insurance code 648507841

Summary

Main use
Improvement of cerebrovascular and degenerative psychiatric syndromes (e.g., memory impairment and confusion)
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Administer 400 mg (1 sachet) per dose orally 2~3 times daily as choline alfoscerate. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
ShinPung Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Improvement of cerebrovascular and degenerative psychiatric syndromes (e.g., memory impairment and confusion)

  • Memory impairment
  • confusion
  • disorientation
  • decreased motivation
  • reduced spontaneity
  • decreased concentration
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This medication is used for secondary symptoms due to cerebrovascular deficits and degenerative cerebral organic psychosis. It helps improve symptoms such as memory impairment, confusion, disorientation, decreased motivation and spontaneity, and reduced concentration. These effects have also been confirmed in domestic clinical trials. This medication is used to alleviate the decline in brain function and enhance the patient's ability to conduct daily activities.

How to take

Adult dose

Administer 400 mg (1 sachet) per dose orally 2~3 times daily as choline alfoscerate. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to symptoms.

Precautions

This medication should not be used in patients allergic to this drug or any of its ingredients. Additionally, it is safest for women who are pregnant or may become pregnant to avoid taking this medication. Nausea may occur when taking this medication, which is due to its effect on dopamine. If severe nausea occurs, the dosage of the drug should be reduced. This medication may affect the digestive system so that gastritis or other gastrointestinal disorders may occur. It can also affect the psychiatric and nervous systems, leading to symptoms such as drowsiness, insomnia, irritability, or heightened sensitivity; in severe cases, seizures or excessive motor activity may occur. This medication should be stored out of reach of children in a safe place. Furthermore, transferring the medication to another container may lead to accidents or deterioration in the quality of the drug, so it is advisable to store it in the original container.

Side effects

  • nausea
  • gastritis
  • gastric disease
  • 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 prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is also important to maintain a storage temperature between 1°C and 30°C. This way, the effectiveness of the medication can be preserved for a longer period.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Colorless to pale yellow syrup with a mixed fruit flavor, contained in aluminum foil pouches.

Package unit

30 sachets/box [10 mL/sachet X 30]

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