Medication info

Anthocapsule (Dried Grape Leaf Extract)

OTC medicationHard capsuleOralApproval withdrawn
Ingredient · strength
Vitis Vinifera Leaf Dried Extract›180mg / 1 capsule
Manufacturer / importer
Medix Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
A hard capsule with brown upper and lower parts filled with dark purple powder
Packaging
30 capsules/bottle, 300 capsules/bottle
Approval status
Approval withdrawn

MFDS item code 202006905 · Notified 2020.10.12

This product's status changed to Approval withdrawn on 2025.09.10. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Summary

Main use
Improvement of symptoms of chronic venous insufficiency (e.g., lower-limb edema and heaviness)
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Adults: Take 360 mg of dried grape leaf extract once daily with water before breakfast.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Medix Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Improvement of symptoms of chronic venous insufficiency (e.g., lower-limb edema and heaviness)

  • Lower limb swelling
  • heaviness in the lower limbs
  • pain
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This medication is used to alleviate swelling in the lower limbs, the sensation of heaviness, and pain caused by chronic venous insufficiency.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: Take 360 mg of dried grape leaf extract once daily with water before breakfast.

Precautions

This medication should not be taken by individuals allergic to specific ingredients. Children and adolescents should not take this medication. Patients with glucose and galactose absorption disorders should not take this medication in capsule form. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not take this medication, as safety studies in pregnant women are insufficient. Lactating women should avoid this medication as it is not known whether it is transmitted through breast milk, or it is advisable not to use it while breastfeeding. Women of childbearing potential should consult a physician or pharmacist before taking this medication. If allergic symptoms, skin rashes, hives, or skin hypersensitivity occur during use, discontinue use immediately and consult a specialist. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, and diarrhea may rarely occur; if such symptoms appear, consult a doctor. Headaches may occur very rarely, and if the symptoms are severe, inform a specialist. In particular, if sudden pain, swelling, skin discoloration, tension, or warmth appears in one leg, it may indicate severe thrombosis, and you should visit a hospital immediately. If symptoms do not improve after taking for more than 6 weeks, discontinue use and consult a physician. Although a few weeks of use is necessary for therapeutic effect, it should not exceed 3 months. There are no studies on the effect of this medication on driving or operating machinery, so caution is advised. No serious side effects have been reported in the event of overdose, but it is important to adhere to the prescribed dosage. Use of recommended leg bandages or compression stockings as advised by a doctor, as well as washing with cold water, should continue regardless of taking this medication. Keep out of reach of children, avoid direct sunlight, and store in a cool, dry place. The medication should be kept in its original container and not transferred to another container to prevent degradation of quality or misuse.

Side effects

hives, itching, skin rash, skin hypersensitivity, eczema, angioedema, abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, headache, sudden unusual symptoms such as severe pain in the leg area, swelling, skin discoloration, tension, warmth

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

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent air and moisture from entering, preferably at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will help maintain the effectiveness of the medication for a long time.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

A hard capsule with brown upper and lower parts filled with dark purple powder

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 300 capsules/bottle

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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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