Herbal and Nutraceuticals
Primary uses-
- Cerebral insufficiency: memory deficit, depression, attention and memory loss that occur with Alzheimer's disease and multi-infarct dementia.
- Vertigo and tinnitus (ringing in the ear) of vascular and involutional origin.
- Peripheral vascular disease: Improvement of pain-free walking distance in Peripheral Arterial Occlusive Disease in Stage II according to Fontaine (intermittent claudication) in a regimen of physical therapeutic measures, in particular walking exercise.
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Primary uses-
- Cerebral insufficiency: memory deficit, depression, attention and memory loss that occur with Alzheimer's disease and multi-infarct dementia.
- Vertigo and tinnitus (ringing in the ear) of vascular and involutional origin.
- Peripheral vascular disease: Improvement of pain-free walking distance in Peripheral Arterial Occlusive Disease in Stage II according to Fontaine (intermittent claudication) in a regimen of physical therapeutic measures, in particular walking exercise.
Other potential Uses-
- Acute cochlear deafness.
- Sexual dysfunction associated with SSRI use.
- Protective action in Hypoxia.
Herbal and Nutraceuticals
Ginkgo inhibits binding of platelet-activating factor (PAF) to platelets resulting in inhibited platelet aggregation and increased blood fluidity; reduces thrombosis, improvements in cognition, working memory, short-term visual memory in dementia, short-term memory in cerebral insufficiency, social functioning in people with dementia, concentration in people with dementia, attention in people with dementia, tinnitus in people with dementia, activities of daily living (ADL) scores in people under 60 years old, mood and sleep in older individuals.
Ginkgo Biloba 60 mg: 1 or 2 capsules daily or as advised by the physician.
Ginkgo Biloba 120 mg:1 or 2 capsules daily or as advised by the physician.
Ginkgo Biloba should only be used with caution in patients taking anticoagulant or antiplatelet agents i.e. warfarin, heparin & aspirin. It is also contraindicated in bleeding disorders due to increased bleeding potential associated with chronic use (6-12 months) or before elective surgery. Contraindicated in patients with known risk factors for intracranial hemorrhage.
No side effects following proper administration of designated therapeutic dosages. In pooled clinical trials involving 10,000 patients, the incidence of side effects produced by Ginkgo Biloba extract was extremely small. There were few cases of headaches, dizziness, palpitation, gastrointestinal disturbances, bleeding disorders & skin hypersensitivity reactions. In higher than recommended doses, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, restlessness, and weakness may occur.
No Known restriction still found during use in pregnancy and lactation.
Before taking this product, tell your doctor if you are allergic to it, have bleeding problems, seizures, convulsions or epilepsy. Ginkgo biloba may decrease the ability of blood to clot. Stop taking this product at least 2 weeks before surgery
Ginkgo Biloba should not be used in children under 12 years.
Keep out of the reach of children. Keep away from light and moisture. Store in a dry and cool place.
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