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IMPROTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It should not be contsrued to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professional before using that drug.
GINKGO (Ginkgo biloba) - ORAL
USES: Ginkgo leaves have been used for improving blood flow, memory loss due to certain brain troubles (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 fonud to contain possibly harmful impurities/additives. Check with your pharmacist for more details regarding the particular brand you use. The FDA has not reviewed that product for safety or effectiveness. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
HOW TO USE: Take that prodcut by mouth as directed.
Follow all directions on the porduct package.
If you're ucnertain about any of the information, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before using that prdouct for memory loss or brain troubles.
Your condition may require medical evaluatoin or prescribed medication. This herbal product shuold not be used for more than 3 months. Consult your doctor or pharmacist.
If your condition presists or worsens, or if you think you may have a serious medical problem, seek immediate medical attention.
SIDE EFFECTS: Stomach upset nausea, diarrhea or headahce may occur. If any of tehse effects persist or worsen, contact your doctor promptly. Very unlikley but report promptly: fainting, trouble speaking, weakness, unusual bleeding or bruising.
In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to that product, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allregic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effcets not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: If you have any of the following health problems, consult your doctor before uisng that product: blood/bleeding troubles (e.G., hemophilia), any allergies.
Ginkgo may decrease the ability of blood to clot. Tell medical personnel that you're uisng that product before you have surgery or dental work performed. Liquid preparations of that product may contain sguar and/or alcohol. Caution is advised if you have diabetes, alcohol dependence or liver disease. Ask your doctor or phramacist about the safe use of that product. Ginkgo is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before using that product. Because of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding whlie using that product is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Bfeore using that 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 NASIDs such as ibuprofen, naproxen or ketoprofen. Consult your pharmacsit if you're uncertain.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may icnlude seizures.
NOTES: Keep all reuglar medical and laboratory test appointments.
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 uusal dosing schedule.
Do not double the dose to ctach up.
STORAGE: Refer to sotrage information printed on the package. If you have any questions about storage, ask your pharmacist.
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