Ginkgo Biloba

Introduction: Ginkgo biloba is one of the oldest trees on the earth, having lived for over 150 million years. This is used as an herbal medicine for centuries. Ginkgo is generally accepted as a remedy for minor deficits in brain function, such as those that occur with advancing age.

How it works: 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.

Important Information: 1 or 2 capsules daily or as advised by the physician. Use with caution in patients taking anticoagulant or antiplatelet agents. Stop taking at least 2 weeks before surgery.

• Cerebral insufficiency: memory deficit, depression, attention and memory loss that occur with Alzheimer's disease and multi-infarct dementia
• Vertigo and tinnitus: of vascular and involutional origin
• Peripheral vascular disease: Improvement of pain-free walking distance in Peripheral Arterial Occlusive Disease

Herbal and Nutraceuticals

Herbal Supplement

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 improves blood flow to the brain, protects brain nerve cells against damage caused by free radicals and inhibits platelet aggregation.

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

* Use as directed by the registered physician

Oral capsule. Can be taken with or without food. Take in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor.

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and follow your regular schedule.

Common Side Effects:

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Palpitation
• Gastrointestinal disturbances
• Bleeding disorders
• Skin hypersensitivity reactions

At higher doses: Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, restlessness, and weakness.

Precautions:

• Use with caution in patients taking anticoagulant or antiplatelet agents (warfarin, heparin, aspirin).
• Caution in bleeding disorders (chronic use may increase bleeding risk).
• Caution before elective surgery.
• Avoid in patients with known risk factors for intracranial hemorrhage.
• Stop taking at least 2 weeks before surgery.

Contraindications:

• Bleeding disorders
• Risk factors for intracranial hemorrhage
• Caution with anticoagulant or antiplatelet agents

Drug Interactions:

• Warfarin, heparin and aspirin may increase bleeding risk.

Food Interactions: No interaction found/established.

Use in Pregnancy: No known restrictions found during use in pregnancy.

Use in Lactation: No known restrictions found during use in lactation.

Pediatric Use: Should not be used in children under 12 years.

Geriatric Use: Use as per doctor's advice for elderly patients.

Renal & Hepatic Impairment: No known restrictions. However, consult your doctor.

Overdose: In pooled clinical trials involving 10,000 patients, incidence of side effects was extremely small. At higher doses, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, restlessness, and weakness may occur.

Storage: Keep out of reach of children. Keep away from light and moisture. Store in a dry and cool place.

Ginkgo Biloba Capsule