GINKOBIL-

GINKOBIL-ratiopharm 120 mg film-coated tablets

Important information (mandatory details)

Ginkobil ratiopharm 120 mg film-coated tablets. Active ingredient: Ginkgo biloba leaf dry extract. Areas of application: for the symptomatic treatment of performance disorders of cerebral organic origin as part of an overall therapeutic concept for the decrease or loss of acquired mental abilities (dementia syndrome) with the main symptoms: memory disorders, concentration disorders, depressive mood, dizziness, ringing in the ears, headaches; for extending the pain-free walking distance in arterial occlusive disease in the limbs, so-called "intermittent claudication" (Claudicatio intermittens stage II according to FONTAINE) as part of physical-therapeutic measures, especially walking training; for dizziness due to circulatory disorders or age-related regressive processes (vertigo of vascular and involutive origin); for the supportive treatment of ringing in the ears due to circulatory disorders or age-related regressive processes (tinnitus of vascular and involutive origin).

For risks and side effects, read the package leaflet and ask your doctor or pharmacist!


PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER

Ginkobil ratiopharm 120 mg film-coated tablets for adults aged 18 and over
Active ingredient: Ginkgo biloba leaf dry extract

Read the entire package leaflet carefully, as it contains important information for you. This medicine is also available without a prescription. However, to achieve the best possible treatment success, Ginkobil ratiopharm 120 mg must be used as prescribed.

• Keep this package leaflet. You may want to read it again later.
• Ask your pharmacist if you need further information or advice.
• If your condition worsens or no improvement occurs, you must consult a doctor.

This package leaflet contains

1. WHAT IS GINKOBIL RATIOPHARM 120 MG AND WHAT IS IT USED FOR?
2. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE TAKING GINKOBIL RATIOPHARM 120 MG?
3. HOW TO TAKE GINKOBIL RATIOPHARM 120 MG?
4. WHAT SIDE EFFECTS ARE POSSIBLE?
5. HOW TO STORE GINKOBIL RATIOPHARM 120 MG?
6. WHAT GINKOBIL RATIOPHARM 120 MG CONTAINS AND WHAT PACK SIZES ARE AVAILABLE?
7. WHO IS GINKOBIL RATIOPHARM 120 MG FROM?

1. WHAT IS GINKOBIL RATIOPHARM 120 MG AND WHAT IS IT USED FOR?

Ginkobil ratiopharm 120 mg contains an extract from Ginkgo leaves.

Ginkobil ratiopharm 120 mg is used:

• for the symptomatic treatment of performance disorders of cerebral organic origin as part of an overall therapeutic concept for the decrease or loss of acquired mental abilities (dementia syndrome) with the main symptoms: memory disorders, concentration disorders, depressive mood, dizziness, ringing in the ears, headaches. The individual response to the medication cannot be predicted. Before starting treatment with this medicine, it should be clarified whether the symptoms are not based on an underlying disease that requires specific treatment.
• for extending the pain-free walking distance in peripheral arterial occlusive disease, so-called "intermittent claudication" (Claudicatio intermittens stage II according to FONTAINE) as part of physical-therapeutic measures, especially walking training.
• for dizziness due to circulatory disorders or age-related regressive processes (vertigo of vascular and involutive origin).
• for the supportive treatment of ringing in the ears due to circulatory disorders or age-related regressive processes (tinnitus of vascular and involutive origin). Frequent dizziness and ringing in the ears generally require clarification by a doctor. In case of sudden hearing loss or hearing impairment, a doctor should be consulted immediately.

2. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE TAKING GINKOBIL RATIOPHARM 120 MG?

Ginkobil ratiopharm 120 mg must not be taken:

• if you are hypersensitive (allergic) to Ginkgo biloba or any of the other ingredients.
• during pregnancy.

Special care is required when taking Ginkobil ratiopharm 120 mg.
What should be considered in children?
There are insufficient studies on the use of this medicine in this age group. Therefore, it should not be used in children and adolescents under 18 years of age.

What should you consider during pregnancy and breastfeeding?
Since there are individual indications that Ginkgo-containing preparations could increase the tendency to bleed, this medicine must not be taken during pregnancy. This medicine should not be used during breastfeeding, as there are insufficient studies. It is not known whether the ingredients of the extract pass into breast milk.

What else should you pay attention to?
In case of pathologically increased bleeding tendency (haemorrhagic diathesis) and concomitant treatment with anticoagulant medicines, this medicine should only be used after consulting a doctor. Since there are individual indications that Ginkgo-containing preparations could increase the tendency to bleed, this medicine should be discontinued as a precautionary measure before an operation. Please inform your doctor in good time if you have taken Ginkobil ratiopharm 120 mg so that he can decide on further action. If you are known to have a seizure disorder (epilepsy), please consult your doctor before taking Ginkobil ratiopharm 120 mg.

This medicine contains lactose

Therefore, please take Ginkobil ratiopharm 120 mg only after consulting your doctor if you know that you suffer from an intolerance to certain sugars.

This medicine contains sodium

Ginkobil ratiopharm 120 mg contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per film-coated tablet, i.e. it is almost "sodium-free".

Interactions with other medicines

When this medicine is taken concomitantly with anticoagulant medicines (such as phenprocoumon, warfarin, clopidogrel, acetylsalicylic acid and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), a potentiation of their effect cannot be ruled out. As with all medicines, an influence of Ginkobil ratiopharm 120 mg on the metabolism of various other medicines cannot be ruled out, which could affect the potency and/or duration of action of the affected medicines. There are no sufficient studies on this. Therefore, please consult your doctor or pharmacist.

No special precautions are necessary when taking Ginkobil ratiopharm 120 mg with food and drinks.

3. HOW TO TAKE GINKOBIL RATIOPHARM 120 MG?

How to take Ginkobil ratiopharm 120 mg?
Always take Ginkobil ratiopharm 120 mg exactly as instructed