For the improvement of age-associated cognitive impairment

Active Ingredient: Ginkgo biloba

Indication for Ginkgo biloba

Population group: only adults (18 years old or older)
Therapeutic intent: Curative procedure

For the improvement of (age-associated) cognitive impairment and of quality of life in mild dementia.

For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments:

120-240 mg daily dose

For:

Dosage regimens

Oral, 120 milligrams ginkgo biloba, 3 times daily, over the duration of 2 months.

Detailed description

Single dose: 120-240 mg.

Daily dose: 240 mg.

Treatment should last for at least 8 weeks.

If there is no symptomatic improvement after 3 months, or if pathological symptoms should intensify, the doctor should check whether continuation of treatment is still justified.

Active ingredient

Ginkgo biloba

The exact mechanism of action of ginkgo biloba is not known. Human pharmacological data show increased EEG vigilance in geriatric subjects, reduction in blood viscosity and improved cerebral perfusion in specific areas in healthy men (60-70 years) and reduction in platelet aggregation. Additionally, vasodilating effects on forearm blood vessels causing increased regional blood flow are shown.

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