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Alphoen Soft Capsule (Cholin Alphoscerate)

Prescription medicationSoft capsuleOralExpired
Ingredient · strength
Choline Alfoscerate›400mg / 1 capsule
Manufacturer / importer
Medica Korea Co., Ltd.
Appearance
Yellow oval soft capsule filled with a clear, viscous liquid
Packaging
90 capsules (10 capsules/PTP X 9)
Approval status
Expired

MFDS item code 201904817 · Approved 2019.07.18

This product's status changed to Expired on 2024.07.18. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Summary

Main use
Improvement of cerebrovascular deficits and degenerative organic brain syndrome (memory impairment, etc.)
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Administer 400 mg of choline alfoscerate orally 2~3 times daily. Adjust the dose appropriately according to symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Medica Korea Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

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

  • Memory impairment
  • confusion
  • disorientation
  • decreased motivation
  • decreased spontaneity
  • decreased concentration
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This medication is used for secondary symptoms caused by cerebrovascular deficits and for degenerative or organic brain syndromes. It primarily helps in improving symptoms such as memory impairment, confusion, decreased motivation and spontaneity, disorientation, and decreased concentration. It effectively improves the overall cognitive function and mental state of patients. These symptoms can significantly disrupt daily life, so the purpose is to alleviate them through medication to enhance the quality of life. Clinical trial results in South Korea also support the efficacy of this drug, making it reliable. Therefore, this medication is used effectively for the treatment of neurocognitive dysfunction.

How to take

Adult dose

Administer 400 mg of choline alfoscerate orally 2~3 times daily. Adjust the dose appropriately according to symptoms.

Precautions

This medication should not be used in patients who are allergic to this drug or its components. Additionally, it is safest for women who are pregnant or may become pregnant to avoid taking this drug. Nausea may occur when taking this medication, which may be influenced by a substance called dopamine in the brain. If such symptoms appear, the dosage of the drug should be reduced. It may affect the digestive system, potentially leading to gastritis or gastrointestinal disorders. It can also impact the psychiatric and nervous systems, causing drowsiness, difficulty falling asleep, irritability or nervousness, and in severe cases, convulsions or excessive motor activity. This medication should be stored in a safe place out of reach of children. Furthermore, transferring the drug from its original packaging to another container may cause accidents or degrade the quality of the drug, so it is recommended to keep it in its original container.

Side effects

  • nausea
  • gastritis
  • gastric disorders
  • drowsiness
  • insomnia
  • hostility
  • irritability
  • convulsions
  • hyperactivity

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

Storage

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent exposure to air or humidity. It is also best to keep the drug at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. This will help maintain the drug's effectiveness.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Yellow oval soft capsule filled with a clear, viscous liquid

Package unit

90 capsules (10 capsules/PTP X 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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