Ginkgo Biloba

• Ginkgo Biloba is used for the improvement of age-related worsening of mental abilities like the ability to think, remember, communicate, solve problems, plan and organize in adults with dementia.
• It is also used to improve the quality of life in adults with dementia.

When should one not use Ginkgo Biloba

• If you are allergic to Ginkgo biloba or any other ingredient of this medicine.
• If you are pregnant.

Common side effects of this drug are:

• Dizziness
• Headache
• Diarrhoea
• Nausea
• Vomiting

Other General Warnings

• You have bleeding disorders.
• You experience fits/seizures.
• You take medicines for HIV/AIDS (efavirenz).
• You are taking medicines called blood thinners (phenprocoumon, clopidogrel, warfarin, dabigatran).
• You take other Ginkgo biloba containing medicines.
• You are scheduled for surgery soon.
• You are less than 18 years of age.

How Does It Work?

• Ginkgo Biloba protects the brain cells from damage. It decreases blood viscosity that increases blood flow and oxygen to the brain cells.
• Ginkgo Biloba can also reduce toxic substances called oxygen free radicals that are capable of damaging the brain cells.

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Ginkgo Biloba works, or Ginkgo Biloba itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Tell your doctor about all medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
• Ginkgo Biloba taken along with blood-thinners (phenprocoumon, clopidogrel, warfarin, dabigatran) or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (aspirin) may increase the effect of these medicines in the body.
• The use of Ginkgo Biloba with medicines for high blood pressure (nifedipine) may cause dizziness and a sudden feeling of warmth.
• Care should be taken if you are taking medicines for HIV/AIDS (efavirenz).

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