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Alforean Tablet (Choline Alphoscerate)

Prescription medicationTabletOralExpired
Ingredient · strength
Choline Alfoscerate›400mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Palmgen Science Co., Ltd.
Appearance
Light yellow egg-shaped film-coated tablets
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 90 tablets/bottle, 90 tablets/PTP [10 tablets/PTP x 9]
Approval status
Expired

MFDS item code 201906943 · Approved 2019.09.30

This product's status changed to Expired on 2024.09.30. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Summary

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

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Palmgen Science Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

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

  • Memory decline
  • confusion
  • decreased motivation
  • decreased spontaneity
  • disorientation
  • decreased concentration
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This medicine is used to improve symptoms such as memory decline, confusion, disorientation, decreased motivation and spontaneity, and decreased concentration caused by cerebrovascular damage. It also helps alleviate various secondary symptoms caused by decreased brain function, such as degenerative or organic brain syndrome. This drug is effective in recovering brain function and alleviating symptoms, which is supported by domestic clinical trial results. It contributes to the improvement of cognitive function and the ability to perform daily activities among patients. Therefore, it is useful for improving mental and cognitive disorders due to cerebrovascular defects and brain diseases.

How to take

Adult dose

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

Precautions

This drug should not be used by patients allergic to this drug or its components. Moreover, women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not take this drug. Nausea may occur when taking this drug, which is due to its effect on dopamine action in the brain. If such symptoms appear, it may be necessary to reduce the dosage of the drug. Additionally, it may affect the gastrointestinal tract, leading to gastritis or gastrointestinal diseases. It can also impact the mental nervous system, causing drowsiness, difficulty falling asleep, irritability, or nervous reactions, and in severe cases, seizures or excessive motor activity may occur. This drug should be kept in a safe place out of the reach of children, and transferring it to another container can negatively affect quality and lead to accidents, so it should be avoided.

Side effects

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

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

Storage

This drug should be stored in a sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is recommended to maintain the storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. This helps to maintain the drug's effectiveness and safety over a long period.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Light yellow egg-shaped film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 90 tablets/bottle, 90 tablets/PTP [10 tablets/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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