How to use Cavinton
Contents of the leaflet
- Package Leaflet: Information for the User
- Cavinton, 5 mg, tablets
- Important information before taking Cavinton
- How to take Cavinton
- Possible side effects
- How to store Cavinton
- Contents of the pack and other information
Package Leaflet: Information for the User
Cavinton, 5 mg, tablets
Vinpocetine
Read the package leaflet carefully before taking the medicine, as it contains important information for the patient.
- Keep this leaflet, you may need to read it again.
- If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
- This medicine has been prescribed for you only. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as yours.
- If you experience any side effects, including those not listed in this leaflet, tell your doctor or pharmacist. See section 4.
Table of Contents of the Leaflet:
- 1. What is Cavinton and what is it used for
- 2. Important information before taking Cavinton
- 3. How to take Cavinton
- 4. Possible side effects
- 5. How to store Cavinton
- 6. Contents of the pack and other information
- 1.
What is Cavinton and what is it used for
Cavinton contains the active substance vinpocetine.
Vinpocetine is a compound used to treat diseases or alleviate symptoms associated with
blood circulation disorders in the brain.
Indications for the use of Cavinton:
- treatment of chronic cerebral circulatory insufficiency, including post-ischemic stroke and vascular dementia.
- alleviation of mental and neurological symptoms of cerebral circulatory insufficiency.
- treatment of chronic circulatory disorders in the retina and choroid of the eye.
- treatment of hearing disorders of vascular origin.
2. Important information before taking Cavinton
When not to take Cavinton
- if you are allergic to vinpocetine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6);
- if you are pregnant or breastfeeding;
- if you are of childbearing age and do not use effective contraceptive methods;
- if you have certain heart diseases, such as severe coronary heart disease or severe heart rhythm disorders;
- during the acute phase of hemorrhagic stroke;
- in children, due to the lack of sufficient clinical trial data in this age group.
Warnings and precautions
Before taking Cavinton, discuss it with your doctor or pharmacist.
If you have certain heart diseases, your doctor will recommend performing control ECG tests
(electrocardiologic examination - examination of heart function). This is especially important for patients
who have been diagnosed with QT interval prolongation or patients who are taking medications that
cause QT interval prolongation.
Children and adolescents
The use of this medicine is contraindicated in children and adolescents due to the lack of sufficient
clinical trial data in this age group.
Cavinton and other medicines
Tell your doctor or pharmacist about all the medicines you are taking, or have recently taken, as well as
any medicines you plan to take.
Cavinton may interfere with the action of other medicines, or other medicines may affect its action.
Tell your doctor, especially if you are taking the following medicines:
- alpha-methyldopa (a medicine used to treat high blood pressure);
- anticoagulant medicines (medicines used to prevent excessive blood clotting);
- antiarrhythmic medicines (medicines used to treat heart rhythm disorders);
- medicines acting on the central nervous system.
Cavinton with food and drink
The medicine should be taken after meals
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or plan to have a child, consult your
doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine.
If you are of childbearing age, you must use effective contraception during treatment with Cavinton.
Otherwise, the administration of vinpocetine is contraindicated.
Cavinton is contraindicated during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Driving and using machines
There is no data on the effect of vinpocetine on the ability to drive and use machines.
Cavinton contains lactose (milk sugar)
If you have been diagnosed with intolerance to some sugars, you should contact your doctor before
taking the medicine.
3. How to take Cavinton
This medicine should always be taken exactly as directed by your doctor. If you are unsure, ask your
doctor or pharmacist.
The usual dose of Cavinton is 1 or 2 tablets (5-10 mg) three times a day (15-30 mg).
Maintenance dose: 1 tablet 3 times a day.
Tablets should be taken after meals.
No dose adjustment is necessary if you have kidney or liver function disorders.
No dose adjustment is necessary if you are over 65 years old.
Taking a higher dose of Cavinton than recommended
If you have taken more tablets of Cavinton than the recommended dose, seek medical attention
immediately or go to the nearest hospital.
Missing a dose of Cavinton
Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Take the next dose at the usual time.
If you have any further questions about taking this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
The side effects listed below are grouped by frequency of occurrence.
Uncommon side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):
- sleep disorders (insomnia, drowsiness);
- dizziness and headaches, weakness - these symptoms may be related to the underlying disease;
- changes in ECG recording (ST segment depression, QT interval prolongation), tachycardia and extra heartbeats; these symptoms occurred spontaneously, so it is not certain whether the use of Cavinton could have been the cause of these symptoms;
- changes in blood pressure (mainly lower blood pressure than usual), hot flashes;
- nausea, heartburn, and dry mouth;
- increased liver enzyme activity;
- allergic skin reactions.
Rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 1000 people):
- leukopenia (decreased white blood cell count, which can cause frequent infections),
- abdominal pain.
Reporting side effects
If you experience any side effects, including those not listed in this leaflet, tell your doctor or pharmacist, or nurse. Side effects can be reported directly to the Department of Monitoring of Adverse Reactions to Medicinal Products of the Office for Registration of Medicinal Products, Medical Devices, and Biocidal Products
Al. Jerozolimskie 181C
02-222 Warsaw
Phone: 22 49-21-301
Fax: 22 49-21-309
Website: https://smz.ezdrowie.gov.pl
Side effects can also be reported to the marketing authorization holder.
Reporting side effects will help to gather more information on the safety of the medicine.
5. How to store Cavinton
Keep the medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Store in the original packaging to protect from light.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the packaging. The expiry date refers to the last day of the specified month.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. This will help protect the environment.
6. Contents of the pack and other information
What Cavinton contains
- The active substance is vinpocetine
- The other ingredients are: colloidal anhydrous silica, magnesium stearate, talc, corn starch, lactose monohydrate.
What Cavinton looks like and contents of the pack
Flat tablets in the shape of a disk, with beveled edges, white or almost white in color, with a diameter of about 9 mm with the inscription "CAVINTON" on one side of the tablet.
The medicine is packaged in aluminum/PVC blisters.
The carton pack contains 50 or 100 tablets.
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Marketing authorization holder and manufacturer
Gedeon Richter Plc.
Gyömrői út 19-21
1103 Budapest, Hungary.
GEDEON RICHTER POLSKA Sp. z o.o.
Medical Department
ul. ks. J. Poniatowskiego 5
05-825 Grodzisk Mazowiecki
Phone: +48 (22)755 96 48
[email protected]
fax: +48 (22) 755 96 24
Date of last revision of the leaflet:

- Country of registration
- Dosage formTablets, 5 mg
- ATC codeN06BX18
- Active substance
- Prescription requiredYes
- Manufacturer
- ImporterGedeon Richter Plc.
- 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Cavinton requires a prescription in Poland. You can check with a doctor online whether this medicine may be appropriate for your situation.
The active ingredient in Cavinton is vinpocetine. This information helps identify medicines with the same composition but different brand names.
Cavinton is manufactured by Gedeon Richter Plc.. Pharmacy brands and packaging may differ depending on the distributor.
Doctors such as Family doctors, Psychiatrists, Dermatologists, Cardiologists, Endocrinologists, Gastroenterologists, Pulmonologists, Nephrologists, Rheumatologists, Hematologists, Infectious disease physicians, Allergists, Geriatricians, Paediatricians, Oncologists may assess whether Cavinton is appropriate, depending on your situation and local regulations. You can book an online consultation to discuss your symptoms and possible next steps.
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Other medicines with the same active substance (vinpocetine) include Cavinton Forte, Cavinton Forte, Cavinton Forte. 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.
















