TEBONIN forte 40 mg Ginkgo biloba extract solution

• 40 mg ginkgo leaf dry extract, extracted with acetone-water (35-67: 1)

• Glycerol 85%
• Propylene glycol
• Saccharin sodium-2-water
• Purified water

TEBONIN forte 40 mg Ginkgo biloba extract solution Indication / application

• The medicine contains an extract from ginkgo leaves.
• The medicine is used
  • For the symptomatic treatment of performance disorders caused by brain organism as part of an overall therapeutic concept for dementia syndromes (decrease or loss of acquired intellectual abilities) with the main symptoms: memory disorders, concentration disorders, depressive moods, dizziness, ringing in the ears, headaches.
• The individual response to the medication cannot be predicted.
• Before treatment with ginkgo extract is started, it should be clarified whether the symptoms of the disease are not based on a specific underlying disease to be treated.
  • To extend the pain-free walking distance in the case of arterial occlusive disease in the limbs, so-called "intermittent claudication" (intermittent claudication in stage II according to FONTAINE) as part of physical-therapeutic measures, in particular walking training.
  • In the case of dizziness as a result of circulatory disorders or age-related regression processes (vertigo of vascular and involutive genesis).
  • For the supportive treatment of noises in the ears as a result of circulatory disorders or age-related regression processes (tinnitus of vascular and involutive genesis).
• Frequently occurring dizziness and ringing in the ears generally need to be clarified by a doctor. In the event of sudden hearing loss or hearing loss, a doctor should be consulted immediately.

TEBONIN forte 40 mg Ginkgo biloba extract solution dosage

• Always take the medicine exactly as directed. Please ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
• Unless otherwise prescribed by your doctor, the usual dose is:
  • For the symptomatic treatment of organ-organically induced performance disorders:
    • Adults aged 18 and over should take 20 - 40 drops 3 times a day (corresponding to 40 to 80 mg ginkgo extract 3 times a day).
  • To extend the pain-free walking distance with peripheral arterial occlusive disease:
    • Adults aged 18 and over should take 20 drops 3 times a day (equivalent to 40 mg ginkgo extract 3 times a day) or 40 drops twice a day (equivalent to 80 mg ginkgo extract twice a day).
  • For dizziness and for the supportive treatment of ringing in the ears:
    • Adults aged 18 and over should take 20 drops 3 times a day (equivalent to 40 mg ginkgo extract 3 times a day) or 40 drops twice a day (equivalent to 80 mg ginkgo extract twice a day).
• It is used 3 times a day in the morning, at noon and in the evening, and when used twice a day in the morning and evening.
• Please talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have the impression that the effect of this medicine is too strong or too weak.
• Children and adolescents
  • The medicine is not intended for use in anyone under the age of 18.

• Duration of application
  • For performance disorders caused by organic brain:
    • The duration of treatment should be at least 8 weeks. After a treatment period of 3 months, the doctor must check whether the continuation of the treatment is still justified.
  • For peripheral arterial occlusive disease:
    • The improvement in walking distance requires a treatment duration of at least 6 weeks.
  • If you are dizzy:
    • Use over a longer period than 6 to 8 weeks does not improve the treatment result.
  • For ringing in the ears:
    • Supportive care should be given over a period of at least 12 weeks. If there is no success after 6 months, this is no longer to be expected even after longer treatment.

• If you take more medicine than you should:
  • Symptoms of overdose are not yet known. The side effects mentioned may become worse if you take more of the medicine. Please notify your doctor. This can decide on any necessary measures.

• If you forget to take the medicine:
  • Next time do not take about double the amount, but continue taking as prescribed by your doctor or as described here.

TEBONIN forte 40 mg Ginkgo biloba extract solution way

• The drops are taken undiluted or in a little water. It can be taken independently of meals.
  

TEBONIN forte 40 mg Ginkgo biloba extract solution Side effects

• Like all medicines, this medicine can have side effects.
• The list includes all known side effects under treatment with ginkgo leaf dry extract, including those under higher doses or long-term therapy.
  • When evaluating side effects, the following frequencies are used as a basis:
    • Very common: affects more than 1 in 10 people
    • Common: affects 1 to 10 users in 100
    • Uncommon: affects 1 to 10 users in 1,000
    • Rare: affects 1 to 10 users in 10,000
    • Very rare: less than 1 user in 10,000
  • It is not possible to provide reliable information on the frequency of side effects known from taking drugs containing Ginkgo biloba, as these side effects have become known through individual reports from patients, doctors or pharmacists. After that, you may experience the following side effects while taking this medicine:
    • Bleeding from individual organs may occur, especially if anticoagulant drugs such as phenprocoumon, acetylsalicylic acid or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are taken at the same time. Serious hypersensitivity reactions (allergic shock) can occur in hypersensitive people; in addition, allergic skin reactions (reddening of the skin, swelling of the skin, itching) can occur.
    • If you are affected by any of the above side effects, do not take the medicine again and contact your doctor straight away so that he can decide on the severity and any necessary measures.
    • Furthermore, there may be slight gastrointestinal complaints, headaches, dizziness or aggravation of existing dizziness symptoms.
  • Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if any of these listed side effects get serious, or if you notice any side effects that are not listed.

TEBONIN forte 40 mg Ginkgo biloba extract solution Interactions

• Interactions with other drugs
  • If this drug is taken at the same time as anti-coagulant drugs (such as phenprocoumon, warfarin, clopidogrel, acetylsalicylic acid and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), the increase in effectiveness cannot be excluded.
  • As for all medicinal products, an influence on the metabolism of various other medicinal products cannot be ruled out, which could influence the strength and / or duration of the effect of the medicinal products concerned. There are no sufficient studies on this. Please therefore consult your doctor or pharmacist.
  • There are no special considerations when taking the drug together with food and drink.

TEBONIN forte 40 mg Ginkgo biloba extract solution Contraindications

• The medicine must not be taken
  • if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to ginkgo biloba or any of the other ingredients,
  • during pregnancy.

TEBONIN forte 40 mg Ginkgo biloba extract solution pregnancy and breast feeding period

• pregnancy and breast feeding period
  • Since there are individual indications that preparations containing ginkgo could increase the willingness to bleed, this medicinal product must not be taken during pregnancy.
  • This medicine should not be used during breastfeeding as insufficient studies are available. It is not known whether the ingredients of the extract pass into breast milk.

TEBONIN forte 40 mg Ginkgo biloba extract solution Patient information

• Take special care when taking the drug.
  • children
    • There are insufficient studies on the use of this drug in this age group. It should therefore not be used in children and adolescents under 18 years of age.