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Ginkod 240 mg (Ginkgo Leaf Extract)

Ginkod 240 mg (Ginkgo Leaf Extract)

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Ingredient · strength
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Dried Extract›240mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
대웅바이오(주)
Appearance
Green oblong film-coated tablet
Packaging
100 tablets/box[(10 tablets/PTP*10)], 90 tablets/bottle, 30 tablets/bottle, 50 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 202303460 · Notified 2023.12.28

Summary

Main use
Improvement of cognitive decline (decreased concentration and memory, dizziness, etc.)
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
As Ginkgo Leaf Extract, take 240 mg once a day (1 tablet). Can be taken regardless of meals.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
대웅바이오(주)

Efficacy & effects

Improvement of cognitive decline (decreased concentration and memory, dizziness, etc.)

  • Decreased concentration
  • memory impairment
  • dizziness
  • cognitive decline
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This medication is used to improve symptoms of cognitive decline such as decreased concentration, memory impairment, and dizziness.

How to take

Adult dose

As Ginkgo Leaf Extract, take 240 mg once a day (1 tablet). Can be taken regardless of meals.

Precautions

This medication contains Ginkgo Leaf Extract, and it is safe for certain individuals to avoid taking it. First, people who have had an allergic reaction to this drug or its ingredients should avoid taking it. Second, safety studies in children and adolescents are insufficient, so it is advisable not to use it for those under 18 years of age. Third, pregnant women should not take this medication. Fourth, patients with lactose intolerance or related genetic diseases should avoid taking it due to the lactose included in this medication. During the use of this medication, it should not be taken with certain drugs. Especially if taken with anticoagulants, the effect may be intensified, increasing the risk of bleeding. Additionally, this medication may affect enzymes involved in drug metabolism in the liver, causing changes in the effects or duration of other medications. Careful monitoring and dosage adjustments are needed when taken with calcium channel blockers or theophylline. Patients who are taking medications that pose a bleeding risk or can cause bleeding, nursing mothers, and patients with epilepsy should always consult a healthcare professional before taking this medication. Patients should discontinue the medication at least 36 hours before any planned surgery due to the risk of bleeding, and should consult a doctor if symptoms do not improve or worsen during use. Side effects such as nausea, headache, insomnia, anxiety, and skin rash can occur rarely as allergic reactions, and rare anaphylactic reactions have also been reported. This medication should not be used for treating hypertension in hypertensive patients. Finally, this medication should be stored out of reach of children and must be kept in its original container to prevent deterioration in quality or misuse.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

Allergic shock, anaphylaxis

Mild side effects

  • Nausea
  • headache
  • insomnia
  • anxiety
  • confusion
  • skin erythema (red spots)
  • swelling
  • itching
  • dizziness

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

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is important to maintain storage temperatures between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature to preserve the medication's effectiveness and safety over time.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Green oblong film-coated tablet

Package unit

100 tablets/box[(10 tablets/PTP*10)], 90 tablets/bottle, 30 tablets/bottle, 50 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Consult a doctor or pharmacist for accurate dosage, administration, and usage instructions.