GINKGO 180 mg Hard Capsules
How to use GINKGO ARKOPHARMA hard capsules
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Introduction
Package Leaflet: Information for the User
GINKGO ARKOPHARMA hard capsules
Ginkgo bilobaL
Read the entire package leaflet carefully before starting to take this medication, as it contains important information for you.
Follow the administration instructions for the medication contained in this package leaflet or as indicated by your doctor or pharmacist.
- Keep this package leaflet, as you may need to read it again.
- If you need advice or more information, consult your pharmacist.
- If you experience side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if they are side effects not listed in this package leaflet. See section 4.
- You should consult a doctor if your condition worsens or does not improve after 4 weeks.
Contents of the Package Leaflet:
- What GINKGO ARKOPHARMA is and what it is used for
- What you need to know before taking GINKGO ARKOPHARMA
- How to take GINKGO ARKOPHARMA
- Possible side effects
- Storage of GINKGO ARKOPHARMA
- Package Contents and Additional Information
1. What GINKGO ARKOPHARMA is and what it is used for
Traditional herbal medicinal product used for the symptomatic relief of mild disorders resulting from cerebral circulatory disturbances (such as dizziness and vertigo) or from disturbances in the lower limbs (such as cramps and a feeling of cold in the legs), based exclusively on traditional use.
2. What you need to know before taking GINKGO ARKOPHARMA
Do not take GINKGO ARKOPHARMA
If you are allergic to the active ingredient or any of the other components of this medication (listed in section 6).
Warnings and Precautions
If you are going to undergo surgery, this medication should be discontinued at least 2 weeks prior.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting to take GINKGO ARKOPHARMA.
Taking GINKGO ARKOPHARMA with other medications
It may enhance the effect of platelet anti-aggregants.
Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or may need to take any other medication.
Taking GINKGO ARKOPHARMA with food and beverages
Food and beverages do not affect the effect of the medication.
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women or during breastfeeding, so its administration is not recommended.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or plan to become pregnant, consult your pharmacist or doctor before using this medication.
Driving and Using Machines
No effect on the ability to drive and use machines has been reported.
3. How to take GINKGO ARKOPHARMA
Follow the administration instructions for the medication contained in this package leaflet or as indicated by your pharmacist or doctor. In case of doubt, ask your pharmacist or doctor.
The recommended dose is:
Adults: take 2 capsules at breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a glass of water.
This medication is for oral use.
To achieve an optimal effect, a 6-8 week treatment is recommended.
Use in Children and Adolescents
Do not use in children under 18 years of age without consulting your pharmacist or doctor.
If you take more GINKGO ARKOPHARMA than you should
No cases of overdose with GINKGO ARKOPHARMA have been reported.
In case of overdose or accidental ingestion, consult your pharmacist or doctor immediately or call the Toxicology Information Service, phone 91 562 04 20, indicating the product and the amount ingested.
If you forget to take GINKGO ARKOPHARMA
In case of forgetting a dose, take the medication as soon as possible, continuing the treatment as prescribed. However, if the next dose is near, it is best not to take the missed dose and wait for the next one. In no case should you take a double dose to make up for the missed doses.
4. Possible Side Effects
Like all medications, this medication can cause side effects, although not everyone will experience them.
These side effects are usually mild and transient; in some cases, allergies or skin hypersensitivity, headache, and gastrointestinal disorders (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea) may appear. Cases of bleeding have been reported, especially in patients taking medications containing Ginkgo extracts along with anticoagulant or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications.
Reporting Side Effects
If you experience any type of side effect, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if it is a possible side effect not listed in this package leaflet. You can also report them directly through the Spanish Medication Pharmacovigilance System for Human Use: https://www.notificaram.es. By reporting side effects, you can contribute to providing more information on the safety of this medication.
5. Storage of GINKGO ARKOPHARMA
Keep this medication out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not store above 30°C.
Do not use this medication after the expiration date stated on the packaging, after the abbreviation "CAD". The expiration date is the last day of the month indicated.
Medications should not be disposed of through wastewater or household waste. Deposit the packaging and unused medications at the Sigre Point in the pharmacy. In case of doubt, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the packaging and medications you no longer need. This will help protect the environment.
6. Package Contents and Additional Information
Composition of GINKGO ARKOPHARMA
Each capsule contains as an active ingredient: 180 mg of cryomilled leaves of Ginkgo biloba L (Ginkgo).
The other components are the excipients: gelatin (capsule shell).
Appearance of the Product and Package Contents
There are 3 presentations in bottles containing 50, 100, and 200 capsules.
Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer
Holder
Arkopharma LABORATORIOS, S.A.U.
C/ Amaltea, 9
28045 MADRID
Manufacturer
ARKOPHARMA
LABORATOIRES PHARMACEUTIQUES
BP 28 – 06511 CARROS Cedex – France
Date of the Last Revision of this Package Leaflet: November 2016
Detailed and updated information on this medication is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS) http://www.aemps.gob.es/
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- Country of registration
- Dosage formCAPSULE, 180 mg
- ATC codeN06DX02
- Active substance
- Prescription requiredNo
- Manufacturer
- This information is for reference only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a doctor before taking any medication. Oladoctor is not responsible for medical decisions based on this content.
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GINKGO ARKOPHARMA hard capsules does not require a prescription in Spain. You can check with a doctor online whether this medicine may be appropriate for your situation.
What is the active substance in GINKGO ARKOPHARMA hard capsules?
The active ingredient in GINKGO ARKOPHARMA hard capsules is Ginkgo folium. This information helps identify medicines with the same composition but different brand names.
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What are the alternatives to GINKGO ARKOPHARMA hard capsules?
Other medicines with the same active substance (Ginkgo folium) include TAVONIN 40 mg FILM-COATED TABLETS, TEBOFORTAN 240 mg FILM-COATED TABLETS, AXURA 10 mg FILM-COATED TABLETS. These may have different brand names or formulations but contain the same therapeutic ingredient. Always consult a doctor before switching or starting a new medicine.
