Consists of ginkgo biloba, Lyophilised fish roe
What are the possible side effects of Ginkgo biloba (Aphrofem)?
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using Ginkgo biloba (Aphrofem) and call your healthcare provider at once if you have:
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easy bruising, unusual bleeding (nose, mouth, vagina, or rectum);
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any bleeding that will not stop;
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a seizure (convulsions); or
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weak pulse, weak or shallow breathing, feeling like you might pass out.
Touching or handling Ginkgo biloba (Aphrofem) fruit pulp can cause a severe skin reaction including redness, swelling, blistering, and itching for up to 10 days.
In animal studies, Ginkgo biloba (Aphrofem) leaf extract increased the risk of thyroid cancer and liver cancer. However, very high doses are used in animal studies. It is not known whether these effects would occur in people using doses recommended for human use.
Common side effects may include:
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upset stomach, constipation;
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headache, dizziness;
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fast or pounding heartbeats;
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mouth irritation; or
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skin rash.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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Ginkgo biloba (Aphrofem) side effects (in more detail)
Side effects of Ginkgo biloba (Aphrofem) in details
There are no verified data on the frequency of the undesirable effects observed during treatment with Ginkgo biloba (Aphrofem)-containing preparations, since these adverse effects have become known through single reports from patients, physicians or pharmacists. According to these reports, the following side effects may occur during treatment with Ginkgo biloba (Aphrofem): Nervous System Disorders: Headache.
Vascular Disorders: Bleeding from single organs has been reported.
Gastrointestinal Disorders: Mild gastrointestinal disturbances.
Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders: Allergic skin reactions (reddening, swelling, itching).
What is the most important information I should know about Ginkgo biloba (Aphrofem)?
- Ginkgo biloba (Aphrofem) may cause dizziness. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to Ginkgo biloba (Aphrofem). Using Ginkgo biloba (Aphrofem) alone, with certain other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks.
- If you are using this product for brain conditions, consult your doctor or pharmacist. A medical evaluation or prescription medicine may be needed to treat your condition.
- Do not exceed the recommended dose or take this product for longer than 3 months without checking with your doctor.
- Check with your doctor before you begin taking any new medicine, either prescription or over-the-counter, including any medicine that contains aspirin or other NSAIDs (eg, ibuprofen).
- This product has not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as safe and effective for any medical condition. The long-term safety of herbal products is not known. Before using any alternative medicine, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.
- This product is not recommended for use in CHILDREN.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Use of Ginkgo biloba (Aphrofem) is not recommended if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. If you plan on becoming pregnant, discuss with your doctor the risks of using this product during pregnancy.
Ginkgo biloba (Aphrofem) contraindications
Hypersensitivity to Ginkgo biloba (Aphrofem) or to any of the excipients of Ginkgo biloba (Aphrofem).
Use in lactation: It is unknown whether Ginkgo biloba (Aphrofem)/metabolites are excreted in human milk. A risk to the newborns/infants cannot be excluded. Ginkgo biloba (Aphrofem) should not be used during breastfeeding.
Reviews
The results of a survey conducted on ndrugs.com for Aphrofem are given in detail below. The results of the survey conducted are based on the impressions and views of the website users and consumers taking Aphrofem. We implore you to kindly base your medical condition or therapeutic choices on the result or test conducted by a physician or licensed medical practitioners.User reports
2 consumers reported side effects
Did you experience side effects while taking Aphrofem drug?According to the report by ndrugs.com, the below mentioned statistics discuss the number of people who experienced side effects after taking Aphrofem drug. Every drug produces at least minor unwanted effects, which we call side effects. The side effects can be bothersome, or they can be minor so patients do not know they are experiencing them. The side effects of the drug depend on the individual, severity of disease, symptom, and associated conditions in the patient. The most deciding factor is the drug dosage. The higher the dosage, the higher the therapeutic result, and the more side effects. Every patient need not have the same intensity of side effect. When the side effects are greater, immediately consult your health care provider.
| Users | % | ||
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| No side effects | 1 | 50.0% | |
| It has side effects | 1 | 50.0% | |
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Information checked by Dr. Sachin Kumar, MD Pharmacology
