Medication info

Circura Tablet 240 mg (Ginkgo Leaf Extract)

OTC medicationTablet경구
Ingredient · strength
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Dried Extract›240mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
(주)동구바이오제약
Appearance
Green oblong film-coated tablets
Packaging
10 tablets/PTP, 30 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP*3)], 60 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP*6)], 90 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP*9)], 100 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP*10)], 120 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP*12)], 200 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP*20)], 30 tablets/bottle, 60 tablets/bottle, 90 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle [50 tablets/bottle*2], 120 tablets/bottle [60 tablets/bottle*2], 200 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle, 50
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 202402443 · Notified 2024.10.16

Summary

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

Ingredients

Manufacturer
(주)동구바이오제약

Efficacy & effects

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

  • Decreased concentration
  • decreased memory
  • dizziness
  • cognitive decline
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This medication is used for cognitive decline associated with symptoms of arteriosclerosis such as decreased concentration, decreased memory, and dizziness.

How to take

Adult dose

Take 240 mg of Ginkgo Leaf Extract, once a day, 1 tablet. Can be taken regardless of meals.

Precautions

This drug contains Ginkgo Leaf Extract. Those allergic to this ingredient or other additives should not take it. Additionally, safety and efficacy in children and adolescents have not been adequately studied, so this drug should not be used by children and adolescents under 18 years of age. It is safest for pregnant women not to take this drug, and patients with lactose intolerance or specific genetic metabolic disorders should avoid taking it due to the lactose contained in this drug. Caution is required when taking this drug in combination with anticoagulants, some blood pressure medications, and other various drugs, as drug interactions may enhance or reduce the effect. Especially patients taking drugs that affect blood clotting or those at risk of bleeding must consult with healthcare professionals, and breastfeeding women should also consult with an expert before taking this drug. Due to the increased risk of bleeding while taking this drug, it should be stopped at least 36 hours prior to any scheduled surgery. The duration of therapy should be at least 8 weeks based on symptoms, and if symptoms do not improve or worsen after 3 months, a doctor should be consulted. If abnormal symptoms such as nausea, headache, insomnia, or skin rashes occur during treatment, discontinue use immediately and consult with healthcare professionals. This drug is not an antihypertensive agent, so hypertensive patients requiring specific treatment should use other medications. Finally, store this drug in a safe place out of reach of children, and do not transfer it to another container from its original packaging.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

  • Allergic shock
  • bleeding
  • 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 drug 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 15 and 25 degrees Celsius.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Green oblong film-coated tablets

Package unit

10 tablets/PTP, 30 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP*3)], 60 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP*6)], 90 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP*9)], 100 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP*10)], 120 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP*12)], 200 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP*20)], 30 tablets/bottle, 60 tablets/bottle, 90 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle [50 tablets/bottle*2], 120 tablets/bottle [60 tablets/bottle*2], 200 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle, 50

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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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