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Collirin Syrup (Choline Alpha-Phosphatidate)

Prescription medicationSyrupOral
Ingredient · strength
Choline Alfoscerate›400mg / 1 packet
Manufacturer / importer
Withus Pharma Co., Ltd.
Appearance
A colorless to pale yellow syrup with a mixed fruit flavor contained in an aluminum foil pouch
Packaging
30 pouches/box [10 mL/pouch × 30]
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201901958 · Approved 2019.03.29 · Insurance code 660703201

Summary

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

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Withus Pharma Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

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

  • Memory impairment
  • confusion
  • disorientation
  • decreased motivation
  • decreased spontaneity
  • reduced concentration
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This medicine is used for secondary symptoms arising from cerebrovascular deficits and degenerative or secondary organic psychiatric syndromes. It helps in improving symptoms such as memory impairment, confusion, disorientation due to decreased motivation and spontaneity, and reduced concentration. It contributes to the improvement of brain function and mental stability, enhancing the quality of daily life for patients.

How to take

Adult dose

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

Precautions

This drug should not be used by patients who have had allergic reactions to this drug or its components. Additionally, it is recommended that women who are pregnant or may become pregnant do not take this drug. Nausea may occur while taking this medicine, which is due to its effect on dopamine action. If these symptoms appear, the dosage of the drug should be reduced. It may affect the gastrointestinal system, potentially leading to gastritis or related gastric conditions, so caution is advised. In the nervous system, drowsiness, insomnia, anger or irritability, and rarely seizures or excessive motor activity may occur. This medicine should be kept out of the reach of children. Also, it is important to store this medicine in its original container as transferring it to another container could lead to accidents or deterioration of the drug's quality.

Side effects

  • Nausea
  • gastritis
  • gastric disorders
  • drowsiness
  • insomnia
  • anger
  • irritability
  • convulsions
  • hyperactivity

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

Storage

This medicine may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be kept in a sealed container. Also, it is important to store it at a temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius to maintain the drug's efficacy.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

A colorless to pale yellow syrup with a mixed fruit flavor contained in an aluminum foil pouch

Package unit

30 pouches/box [10 mL/pouch × 30]

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