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Cerebrex 240mg (Ginkgo Biloba Extract)

Cerebrex 240mg (Ginkgo Biloba Extract)

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Ingredient · strength
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Dried Extract›240mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
에이치엘비제약(주)
Appearance
Green rectangular film-coated tablet
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 202502192 · Notified 2025.08.22

Summary

Main use
Improvement of mental function decline (such as decreased concentration and memory, dizziness, etc.)
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
As Ginkgo Biloba Extract, take 240mg once a day, 1 tablet. It can be taken regardless of meals.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
에이치엘비제약(주)

Efficacy & effects

Improvement of mental function decline (such as decreased concentration and memory, dizziness, etc.)

  • Decreased concentration
  • memory decline
  • dizziness
  • mental function decline
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This medication is used for symptoms of mental function decline, such as decreased concentration, memory decline, and dizziness.

How to take

Adult dose

As Ginkgo Biloba Extract, take 240mg once a day, 1 tablet. It can be taken regardless of meals.

Precautions

This medicine contains Ginkgo Biloba Extract, and should not be taken by certain individuals. People allergic to Ginkgo Biloba Extract or any other ingredients in this medication should not take it. Safety in children and adolescents has not been adequately studied, so it should not be used by those under 18 years of age. It is also advisable for pregnant women to avoid this medication. Additionally, since it contains lactose, individuals with lactose intolerance or related genetic conditions should not take this medicine. Care should be taken not to take this medication with certain other drugs. Especially, taking it with anticoagulants can excessively enhance its effects, so concomitant use should be avoided. Furthermore, this medicine can affect the enzymes that are involved in the metabolism of drugs in the liver, potentially changing the effects or duration of other medications. Careful monitoring and dosage adjustments are necessary when used with calcium channel blockers or theophylline, as changes in drug concentration may occur. People at risk of bleeding or taking medications that increase bleeding risk should consult a healthcare provider before using this medication. Breastfeeding women should discuss whether this medication passes into breast milk with a specialist. Additionally, caution is needed if this medication is taken by patients with epilepsy, as it may increase the frequency of seizures. The risk of bleeding may increase while taking this medication, so it should be discontinued at least 36 hours before any surgical procedures. If symptoms do not improve or worsen, a consultation with a doctor should be sought within 3 months to determine whether to continue taking it. If gastrointestinal disorders, headaches, insomnia, anxiety, skin rashes, or itching occur while taking the medication, immediate consultation with a healthcare provider is necessary. Cases of bleeding have been reported with prolonged use, so caution is necessary. This medication is not a treatment for high blood pressure, so patients with hypertension requiring special treatment should not use this medicine. Store it in a closed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is best to maintain storage temperatures between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

Allergic shock, anaphylaxis or anaphylactic reactions

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 protect it from air and moisture. The storage temperature should be maintained at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Green rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 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.