Ginkgo leaves have been used for improving blood flow, memory loss due to certain brain problems (e.g., Alzheimer s disease, stroke), as well as for relieving dizziness, and for ringing in the ears. Some herbal/diet supplement products have been found to contain possibly harmful impurities/additives. Check with your pharmacist for more details regarding the particular brand you use. The FDA has not reviewed this product for safety or effectiveness. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
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Ginkgo
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Ginkgo
Uses
Ginkgo leaves have been used for improving blood flow, memory loss due to certain brain problems (e.g., Alzheimer s disease, stroke), as well as for relieving dizziness, and for ringing in the ears. Some herbal/diet supplement products have been found to contain possibly harmful impurities/additives. Check with your pharmacist for more details regarding the particular brand you use. The FDA has not reviewed this product for safety or effectiveness. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
Storage
- Refer to storage information printed on the package.
- If you have any questions about storage, ask your pharmacist.
Overdose
- If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
- Symptoms of overdose may include seizures.
How
To Use - Take this product by mouth as directed.
- Follow all directions on the product package.
- If you are uncertain about any of the information, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
- Consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this product for memory loss or brain problems.
- Your condition may require medical evaluation or prescribed medication.
- This herbal product should not be used for more than 3 months.
- Consult your doctor or pharmacist.
- If your condition persists or worsens, or if you think you may have a serious medical problem, seek immediate medical attention.
Side
Effects - Stomach upset nausea, diarrhea or headache may occur.
- If any of these effects persist or worsen, contact your doctor promptly.
- Very unlikely but report promptly: fainting, trouble speaking, weakness, unusual bleeding or bruising.
- In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this product, seek immediate medical attention.
- Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- If you have any of the following health problems, consult your doctor before using this product: blood/bleeding problems (e.g., hemophilia), any allergies.
- Ginkgo may decrease the ability of blood to clot.
- Tell medical personnel that you are using this product before you have surgery or dental work performed.
- Liquid preparations of this product may contain sugar and/or alcohol.
- Caution is advised if you have diabetes, alcohol dependence or liver disease.
- Ask your doctor or pharmacist about the safe use of this product.
- Ginkgo is not recommended for use during pregnancy.
- Consult your doctor before using this product.
- Because of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using this product is not recommended.
- Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Missed
Dose - If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
- If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
- Do not double the dose to catch up.
Drug
Interactions - Before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription medications you may use, especially: blood thinners (e.g., warfarin), aspirin, NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen, naproxen, ketoprofen), trazodone.
- Check all labels for nonprescription pain relievers or fever reducers, as many contain aspirin or NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, naproxen or ketoprofen.
- Consult your pharmacist if you are uncertain.
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CONDITIONS
OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute
for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information
is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions
or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular
drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional
should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or
discontinuing any course of treatment. |