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Glotakan B belongs to the group of vitamins and minerals with many nutritional supplements for the body, used in the prevention and treatment of thiamin deficiency, alcoholic neuritis.1. What is Glotakan B?
Glotakan B belongs to the group of drugs of herbal and animal origin, the drug has the following main ingredients:
Ginkgo biloba extract 60 mg (equivalent to 14.4 mg total Ginkgo Flavon Glycoside); Thiamin nitrate (vitamin B1) content 12.5mg; Pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6) content 12.5mg; Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12) content 12.5mcg. Glotakan B is prepared in the form of film-coated tablets, box of 2 blisters, each blister of 10 tablets. A standardized and concentrated extract from the dried leaves of Ginkgo biloba (plant family Ginkgoaceae) increases arterial circulation in the extremities and head, normalizes capillary permeability in spontaneous edema development, increasing blood flow to the brain, activating the energy metabolism of cells by increasing glucose consumption in the brain. It also reduces the risk of microcirculatory thrombosis, with beneficial effects particularly on the circulatory system of the elderly.
Glotakan B is recommended for use by people 18 years of age and older.
2. What are the effects of Glotakan B?
Glotakan B is used without prescription in the following cases:
Insufficiency of cerebral circulation with symptoms of dizziness, tinnitus, headache, attention disorder, impaired alertness, dementia, depression, motor dysfunction. Peripheral circulatory disorder with symptoms such as limping, paresthesias of the extremities and Raynaud's syndrome. Dizziness, vascular or degenerative tinnitus. The combination of vitamins B1, B6, B12 in the preparation to enhance the effect of ginkgo extract; Treatment and prevention of deficiencies due to inadequate dietary intake, treatment of neuralgia and neuritis.
2. How to use Glotakan B
Take medicine after meals. The patient should swallow the tablet whole with water, do not chew or crush the tablet because of the bitter taste.
In addition, it is necessary to maintain taking the medicine at the same time every day to avoid forgetting the dose. Do not stop taking the medicine on your own without consulting your doctor.
3. Dosage of the drug Glotakan B
The usual recommended dose is 1 day/2 tablets.
Treatment when missed dose:
Do not skip more than 2 doses in a row. If the missed dose is not too far away from the previous dose, it can be taken immediately, but if it is too close to the next dose, skip the old dose to avoid taking a double dose. Treatment of overdose:
Immediately go to a medical facility if any unusual symptoms occur after taking an overdose. Treat symptomatically if overdose occurs.
4. Contraindications of Glotakan B
Patients with hypersensitivity to components of the drug Glotakan B. Megaloblastic anemia in pregnancy. The patient has a malignant tumor.
5. Notes when using the drug Glotakan B
Should be used with caution when using ginkgo extract in patients taking anticoagulants or antiplatelet drugs, children under 12 years of age. Cyanocobalamin should not be given to people with Leber's disease. Long-term use of vitamin B6 in high doses can lead to severe peripheral neuropathy. Use in pregnancy and lactation: Due to the lack of adequate studies, this medicine should not be used while pregnant or breast-feeding without consulting a doctor. Interactions may occur if Glotakan B is combined with the following drugs:
Ginkgo biloba: Concomitant use with antiplatelet agents or anticoagulants may increase the risk of bleeding disorders for the patient. core. Vitamin B1: There are no reports of interactions between the vitamin B1 component of Glotakan B and other drugs. Vitamin B6: Reduces the effect of Levodopa in the treatment regimen for Parkinson's disease; decrease in serum concentrations of Phenobarbital and Phenytoin; increase the need for vitamin B6 such as drugs containing Isoniazid, Hydralazine, Penicilamin and oral contraceptives. Vitamin B12: Decreased by aminosalicylic acid, Neomycin, H2-receptor antagonists Histamine and Colchicine, oral contraceptives reduce vitamin B12 serum concentrations.
6. Side effects of the drug Glotakan B
Rarely, reactions such as mild gastrointestinal upset, headache, diarrhea, itching, skin rash and bleeding disorders have occurred.
Discontinue use and consult a doctor if new unusual signs occur.
7. How to store Glotakan B
Store in a cool, dry place, at a temperature not exceeding 30°C, in the original packaging and protected from light. Keep out of reach of CHILDREN. The article has provided information about the uses, dosage and precautions when using Glotakan B. To ensure safety for your health and maximize the effectiveness of your treatment, you need to take Glotakan B exactly as directed by your doctor, do not increase or decrease your dose or give prescriptions to others for use.
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