Medication info

Glyitin Tablets (Choline Alfoscerate)

Prescription medicationTabletOralExpired
Ingredient · strength
Choline Alfoscerate›400mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Ilhwa Co., Ltd.
Appearance
Light yellow, oblong, film-coated tablets
Packaging
90 tablets/bottle, 90 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP*9)]
Approval status
Expired

MFDS item code 202001918 · Approved 2020.03.19

This product's status changed to Expired on 2025.03.19. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Summary

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

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Ilhwa Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

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

  • Memory decline
  • confusion
  • disorientation
  • decreased motivation
  • decreased spontaneity
  • reduced concentration
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This medication is used to improve various secondary symptoms and symptoms of degenerative or progressive organic mental syndromes caused by cerebrovascular deficiencies. Specifically, it helps alleviate symptoms such as memory decline, confusion, disorientation, decreased motivation and spontaneity, and reduced concentration. Clinical trial results have confirmed these effects, positively impacting patients' cognitive function and daily living abilities. Therefore, this drug is useful for treating various symptoms caused by reduced brain function.

How to take

Adult dose

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

Precautions

This medication should not be used by individuals who are allergic to this drug or its components. It is safest for women who are pregnant or may become pregnant to avoid taking this medication. This drug contains lactose, so individuals with genetic issues like galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption should avoid it. Nausea may occur when taking this medication, which could be due to its dopamine effects; therefore, it is advisable to reduce the dosage if symptoms are severe. It may affect the gastrointestinal system, potentially leading to gastritis or gastrointestinal diseases, so care should be taken regarding stomach health. Additionally, it could impact the central nervous system, causing drowsiness, insomnia, irritability, and in severe cases, seizures or excessive movements, so any unusual symptoms should prompt immediate consultation with healthcare professionals. This medication should be stored in a safe place out of reach of children and should not be transferred to another container. Transferring to another container may result in accidents and risks degrading the drug's quality, so it is important to keep it in its original packaging.

Side effects

  • anxiety
  • gastritis
  • gastric disorders
  • drowsiness
  • insomnia
  • irritability
  • nervousness
  • convulsions
  • hyperactivity

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

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture, and it is safe to store it at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will maintain the medication's efficacy.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Light yellow, oblong, film-coated tablets

Package unit

90 tablets/bottle, 90 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP*9)]

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