What Memoplant 40 mg is and what it is used for
A medicinal product that enhances cognition and circulation. Antidementia agent. Peripheral vasodilator.
Therapeutic indications
Memoplant 40 mg is used:
For symptomatic treatment of intellectual impairment due to organic brain syndrome within a general treatment regimen in case of progressive impairment or loss of memory (dementia syndrome), with as the main symptoms decreased memory, concentration disorders, depressed mood, dizziness, tinnitus and headache.
Individual response to treatment cannot be predicted.
Before starting treatment with this product, it must be clarified whether the symptoms of the disease are not due to a disease that requires specific treatment.
Prolongation of the distance traveled without pain in patients with narrowing of peripheral arterial vessels stage II according to Fontaine (intermittent claudication) in the framework of physical therapy measures, especially when moving.
Dizziness as a result of circulatory disorders or age-related regressive phenomenon (dizziness of vascular and degenerative origin).
Assistive treatment for tinnitus as a result of circulatory disorders or age-related regressive phenomenon (tinnitus of vascular and degenerative origin).
The frequent occurrence of dizziness and tinnitus always requires clarification from a doctor. If you suddenly experience hearing loss or loss, you should consult a doctor immediately.
2. What you need to know before you take Memoplant 40 mg
Do not take Memoplant 40 mg:
if you are allergic to ginkgo biloba or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).
Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Memoplant 40 mg:
Memoplant 40 mg should be used only after consulting a doctor if you have an increased tendency to bleed (haemorrhagic diathesis) or if you are taking medicines that suppress coagulation. There have been isolated reports of the possibility that preparations containing Ginkgo may increase the tendency to bleed. Clinical studies do not provide any evidence of an effect on blood clotting, but as a precautionary measure, this product should be discontinued prior to surgery. Please tell your doctor in good time that you are taking Memoplant 40 mg so that he can decide how to proceed;
If you suffer from epilepsy, please consult your doctor before starting treatment with Memoplant 40 mg.
Children and adolescents
This medicine should not be used by people under 18 years of age due to the lack of relevant indications for this age group.
Other medicines and Memoplant 40 mg
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines.
To date, no clinically relevant interactions are known.
Memoplant 40 mg with food, drink and alcohol
There are no special warnings.
Pregnancy, lactation and fertility
As there are not enough studies, the product should not be used during pregnancy and lactation. It is not known whether the components of the extract are excreted in human milk.
Driving and using machines
Not applicable.
Memoplant 40 mg contains lactose monohydrate.
If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product.
3. How to take Memoplant 40 mg
Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
The recommended dose is:
For symptomatic treatment of decreased brain function due to organic brain syndrome:
Adults over 18 years of age should take 1-2 tablets 3 times a day.
To prolong the distance traveled without pain in patients with peripheral arterial occlusion:
Adults over 18 years of age should take 1 tablet 3 times a day or 2 tablets 2 times a day.
In case of dizziness and tinnitus of vascular or mechanical origin:
Adults over 18 years of age should take 1 tablet 3 times a day or 2 tablets 2 times a day.
The tablets should be taken every morning, noon and evening (3 times a day) or every morning and evening (2 times a day).
Do not take the tablets lying down. The tablets should be taken unchewed with some liquid (preferably with a glass of water). Intake does not depend on nutrition.
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have the impression that the effect of this medicine is too strong or too weak.
Duration of treatment
For the symptomatic treatment of dementia due to organic brain syndrome:
The duration of treatment should be at least 8 weeks. After a 3-month treatment period, a doctor should check whether further intake is warranted.
In case of occlusion of the peripheral arteries:
To increase the distance traveled without pain
If you take more Memoplant 40 mg than you should
No cases of overdose have been reported. If you take more Memoplant 40 mg, the side effects described in section 4 "Possible side effects" may get worse. Please tell your doctor, who will decide if any action is needed.
If you forget to take Memoplant 40 mg
Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
The list of adverse reactions includes all reactions that have occurred during treatment with dry Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, including those at higher doses or with prolonged use.
There are no confirmed data on the frequency of side effects observed during treatment with products containing Ginkgo biloba, as they have become known through isolated reports from patients, doctors and pharmacists. According to these reports, the following side effects may occur: headache, bleeding from individual organs, mild gastrointestinal disorders, hypersensitivity reactions, including allergic skin reactions (redness, swelling, itching).
How to store Memoplant 40 mg
This medicinal product does not require any special storage conditions.
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and blister. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.
6. Contents of the package and additional information
What Memoplant 40 mg contains
The active substance is: 40 mg Dry standardized extract of Ginkgo biloba L. (35-67: 1) (EGb 761®). Extracting agent: acetone 60% (m / m).
The extract is quantified by 8.8 - 10.8 mg of flavonoids, calculated as flavonoid glycosides and 2.16 - 2.64 mg of terpene lactones, of which 1.12 - 1.36 mg of ginkgolides A, B, C and 1, 04 - 1.28 mg bilobalide, and contains not more than 0.2 g of ginkloic acid per film-coated tablet.
The other ingredients (excipients) are: croscarmellose sodium, colloidal silicon dioxide, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, macrogol 1500, magnesium stearate, maize starch, microcrystalline cellulose, dimethicone-colloidal silicon dioxide-hydroxypolecyl-octadecyl acid-water (anti-foaming emulsion SE 2 dry matter), talc, titanium dioxide E171, iron oxide E172.
What Memoplant 40 mg looks like and contents of the pack
Memoplant 40 mg is a yellow, round tablet.
Available in original packs of 20, 50 and 100 film-coated tablets.
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.