Ginkgo Biloba - instructions for use, analogs, reviews and release forms (tablets 40 mg, granules, a sheet as raw material for the production of dietary supplements) drugs for the treatment of memory disorders in adults, children and pregnancy
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Ginkgo biloba - a means of plant origin. The effect is due to the nature of its influence on metabolic processes in cells, the rheological properties of blood and microcirculation, as well as the vasomotor reactions of large blood vessels. Improves cerebral circulation and supply of the brain with oxygen and glucose. Has vasodilator action, prevents platelet aggregation. Normalizes metabolic processes, has antihypoxic effect on tissues. Prevents lipid peroxidation and formation of free radicals of cell membranes. Has a pronounced anti-edematous effect at the level of the brain and in peripheral tissues. At various pathological conditions prevents the increase of proteolytic activity of the serum.
Composition
Dry leaf extract of ginkgo biloba + auxiliary substances.
Indications
- attention and / or memory disorders;
- violation of mental activity;
- Alzheimer's disease;
- Raynaud's syndrome;
- encephalopathy, unspecified;
- feeling of fear;
- dizziness;
- noise in ears;
- sleep disorders (increased drowsiness);
- general malaise, arising from cerebrovascular disorders.
Forms of release
The tablets covered with a cover of 40 mg.
Capsules 40 mg and 80 mg.
The granules are homeopathic.
Ginkgo biloba leaf (as a raw material for the production of biologically active additives).
Instructions for use and dosing regimen
Pills
Inside, 40 mg 3 times a day.
Capsules
Inside, squeezed a small amount of water, regardless of food intake.
If the doctor has not been assigned a different dosing regimen, the following recommendations should be followed:
For symptomatic treatment of disorders of cerebral circulation
The dosage is 40 mg. 1-2 capsules 3 times a day.
Dosage of 80 mg. 1 capsule 2 times a day.
The duration of treatment is not less than 8 weeks.
With violations of peripheral circulation
The dosage is 40 mg. 1 capsule 3 times a day or 2 capsules 2 times a day.
Dosage of 80 mg. 1 capsule 2 times a day.
The duration of the course of treatment is at least 6 weeks.
In vascular or involutional pathology
The dosage is 40 mg. 1 capsule 3 times a day or 2 capsules 2 times a day.
Dosage of 80 mg. 1 capsule 2 times a day.
The duration of the course of treatment is 6-8 weeks.
If the drug was missed or if an insufficient amount was taken, follow-up should be done as described in this manual without any changes.
Side effect
- digestive disorders;
- headache;
- allergic reactions.
Contraindications
- decreased blood clotting;
- erosive gastritis;
- peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum in the phase of exacerbation;
- acute disorders of cerebral circulation;
- acute myocardial infarction;
- arterial hypotension;
- pregnancy;
- lactation;
- children and adolescents under 18;
- hypersensitivity to ginkgo biloba preparations.
Application in pregnancy and lactation
Ginkgo biloba is contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation (breast-feeding).
special instructions
Avoid the use of ginkgo biloba preparations in the presence of risk factors for intracranial hemorrhage.
Drug Interactions
There are reports that with the use of ginkgo biloba preparations and simultaneous thrombolytic therapy (taking anticoagulants, antiaggregants, including acetylsalicylic acid), the risk of developing cerebral hemorrhage increases.
It is not recommended to use the drug for patients who constantly take acetylsalicylic acid, anticoagulants (direct and indirect action), as well as drugs that reduce blood clotting.
When used with antihypertensive drugs, potentiation of antihypertensive effect is possible.
Analogues of the drug Ginkgo Biloba
Structural analogs for the active substance:
- Bilobil;
- Bilobil forte;
- Vitrum Memori;
- Gingiium;
- Ginkgo biloba leaf extract is dry;
- Ginkgo Biloba Evalar;
- Ginkyo;
- Ginkoum;
- Ginos;
- Memoplant;
- Tanakan.
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