What is Bilogink?
Bilogink is an herb also known as Bilogink biloba, Abricot Argenté Japonais, Adiantifolia, Arbre aux Écus, Arbre du Ciel, Arbre Fossile, Bai Guo Ye, Baiguo, Extrait de Bilogink, Fossil Tree, Graine de Bilogink, Herba Bilogink Biloba, Japanese Silver Apricot, Kew Tree, Maidenhair Tree, Noyer du Japon, Pei Go Su Ye, Salisburia Adiantifolia, Yen Xing, Yinhsing, and other names.
Bilogink has been used in alternative medicine as a possibly effective aid in improving mental function or treating anxiety, dementia, leg pain caused by blood circulation problems, premenstrual symptoms, vision problems caused by glaucoma or diabetes, vertigo (dizziness), or a movement disorder (tardive dyskinesia) caused by taking certain antipsychotic drugs.
Bilogink has also been used to treat seasonal affective disorder, age-related memory loss, asthma, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), high blood pressure, multiple sclerosis, cocaine addiction, or sexual problems caused by taking antidepressants. However, research has shown that Bilogink may not be effective in treating these conditions.
Research has shown that Bilogink is not likely to be effective in treating heart disease.
Other uses not proven with research have included altitude sickness, macular degeneration (age-related vision loss), attention deficit disorder, dyslexia, vitiligo (discolored skin), migraines, bronchitis, digestion problems, urination problems, skin sores, high cholesterol, Raynaud's syndrome, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, blood clots, stroke, and cancer.
It is not certain whether Bilogink is effective in treating any medical condition. Medicinal use of this product has not been approved by the FDA. Bilogink should not be used in place of medication prescribed for you by your doctor.
Bilogink is often sold as an herbal supplement. There are no regulated manufacturing standards in place for many herbal compounds and some marketed supplements have been found to be contaminated with toxic metals or other drugs. Herbal/health supplements should be purchased from a reliable source to minimize the risk of contamination.
Bilogink may also be used for purposes not listed in this product guide.
Bilogink indications
Improvement of memory, concentration and mental alertness.
Prevention of further degeneration of cognitive function, social functioning ability and depressive mood associated with dementia syndromes eg, Alzheimer's and vascular dementia. Tinnitus, vertigo, peripheral arterial occlusive disease, improves blood circulation.
Note: Prior to starting treatment with Ginkgo extract, clarification should be obtained as to whether the pathological symptoms encountered are not based on an underlying disease requiring a specific treatment.
Improvement of the pain-free walking distance in peripheral arterial occlusive disease in Fontaine stage II (intermittent claudication) within the framework of physical therapeutic measures, in particular walking training.
Vertigo of vascular and involutional origin.
Adjuvant treatment in case of tinnitus of vascular and involutional origin.
Frequently occurring dizziness and tinnitus always need to be clarified by a physician.
In case of sudden hearing deficit or hearing loss, patient should immediately consult a physician.
How should I use Bilogink?
Use Bilogink as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Dosing depends on the use and the source of the product.
- Use as directed on the package, unless instructed otherwise by your doctor.
- If you miss taking a dose of Bilogink for 1 or more days, there is no cause for concern. If your doctor recommended that you take it, try to remember your dose every day.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Bilogink.
Uses of Bilogink in details
Cerebrovascular and peripheral activator, dementia.
Bilogink description
Each film-coated tablet contains EGb 761® [dry extract from Bilogink leaves (35-67:1)]; Extraction Agent: Acetone 60% (m/m).
The extract in each film-coated tablet is quantified to flavonoids 26.4-32.4 mg, calculated as flavone glycosides, and terpene lactones 6.48-7.92 mg of which gingkgolides A, B, C 3.36-4.08 mg as well as bilobalide 3.12-3.84 mg, and contains ginkgolic acids <0.6 mcg.
Bilogink also contains the following excipients: Croscarmellose sodium, colloidal silica; hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, macrogol 1500; magnesium stearate; maize starch, microcrystalline cellulose, dimethicone, α-octadecyl-ω-hydroxypoly(oxyethylene)-5; talcum; titanium dioxide E171; iron oxide E172.
Bilogink dosage
Normal
Dosage: 1 tab daily. For more intensive use, 1 tab may be taken twice daily. The intake of Bilogink is independent of meals.
Bilogink interactions
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What other drugs will affect Bilogink?
In case of simultaneous application of Bilogink with coagulation-inhibiting drugs (eg, phenprocoumon, warfarin, clopidogrel, acetylsalicylic acid and other nonsteroidal antirheumatics) it cannot be excluded that the effect of these medicines are enhanced.
As for all medicinal preparations, it cannot be excluded that Bilogink acts on the metabolization of other different medicinal preparations which may influence the potency and/or duration of the effect of the preparation concerned. There are no sufficient investigations available on these effects. Inform the physician if administering or have recently taken any other medicines including medicines obtained without prescription.
Bilogink side effects
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What are the possible side effects of Bilogink?
There are no verified data on the frequency of the undesirable effects observed during treatment with Bilogink-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 Bilogink: 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).
Bilogink contraindications
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What is the most important information I should know about Bilogink?
Hypersensitivity to Bilogink or to any of the excipients of Bilogink.
Use in lactation: It is unknown whether Bilogink/metabolites are excreted in human milk. A risk to the newborns/infants cannot be excluded. Bilogink should not be used during breastfeeding.
Active ingredient matches for Bilogink:
Ginkgo Biloba in Mexico.
List of Bilogink substitutes (brand and generic names) | Sort by popularity |
| Unit description / dosage (Manufacturer) | Price, USD |
| Bilobil Forte | |
| Capsule; Oral; Ginkgo Biloba 80 mg | |
| Bilokan Supra | |
| Binko (Brazil) | |
| BioGinkgo (United States) | |
| Brain Power | |
| Cerebokan (Austria) | |
| Cirliton (Taiwan) | |
| Cirliton 40 mg/1 mL x 80 mL | |
| Clarvix (Argentina) | |
| Clibium (Brazil) | |
| Demonatur Ginkgo (Switzerland) | |
| Capsule; Oral; Ginkgo Biloba 120 mg (Vifor) | |
| Tablet, Film-Coated; Oral; Ginkgo Biloba (Vifor) | |
| Demonatur Ginkgo Forte | |
| Capsule; Oral; Ginkgo Biloba 120 mg | |
| Dinaton (Brazil) | |
| Dorocan (Vietnam) | |
| Dorocan 40 mg x 1 Bottle 30 Tablet | |
| Dorocan 40 mg x 3 Blister x 10 Tablet | |
| Duogink (Germany) | |
| Dragee; Oral; Ginkgo Biloba (Duopharm) | |
| Duogink 3000 | |
| Dragee; Oral; Ginkgo Biloba | |
| Ebamin (Vietnam) | |
| Ebamin 40 mg x 10 Blister x 10 Tablet (Jin yang) | |
| Enlarge (India) | |
| Enlarge L-arginine 500 mg, ginsengextract 42.5 mg, ginkgo bilobaextract 20 mg. SG-CAP / 15 (Uni. Medicare) | $ 1.45 |
| 15's (Uni. Medicare) | $ 1.45 |
| Enlarge L-arginine 500 mg, ginsengextract 42.5 mg, ginkgo bilobaextract 20 mg, pinus pinasterbark extract 5 mg. SG-CAP / 15 (Uni. Medicare) | $ 1.45 |
| ENLARGE soft-gelatin cap 15's (Uni. Medicare) | $ 1.45 |
| Equitam (Brazil) | |
| Eumed (Taiwan) | |
| Eumed 40 mg/1 mL x 30 mL | |
| Eumed 40 mg/1 mL x 60 mL | |
| Eumed 40 mg/1 mL x 100 mL | |
| Eumed 40 mg/1 mL x 120 mL | |
| Evergreen (Taiwan) | |
| Evergreen 40 mg/1 mL x 1 mL | |
| Evergreen 40 mg/1 mL x 30 mL | |
| Evergreen 40 mg/1 mL x 60 mL | |
| Exormin (Hong Kong) | |
| Fitokey Ginkgo (Spain) | |
| FULL 24 AM | |
| FULL 24 AM INJECTION 1 vial / 1 ML injection each (Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd) | $ 0.39 |
| Geriaforce (Switzerland, Germany) | |
| Drops; Oral; Ginkgo Biloba (Bioforce) | |
| Geritisin (India) | |
| Geritisin 40mg TAB / 10 (FDC Limited) | $ 0.72 |
| 40 mg x 10's (FDC Limited) | $ 0.72 |
| Geritisin 40 mg Tablet (FDC Limited) | $ 0.07 |
| GERITISIN tab 40 mg x 10's (FDC Limited) | $ 0.72 |
| GIBIL (India) | |
| 10's (Medihealth Lifesciences (India) Pvt. Ltd.) | |
| Gibil 40 mg Tablet (Medihealth Lifesciences (India) Pvt. Ltd.) | $ 0.04 |
| Gibil Ginko biloba TAB / 10 (Medihealth Lifesciences (India) Pvt. Ltd.) | |
| GIBIL tab 40 mg x 10's (Medihealth Lifesciences (India) Pvt. Ltd.) | $ 0.43 |
See 347 substitutes for Bilogink | |
References
- PubChem. "Ginkgo biloba". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sub... (accessed September 17, 2018).
- DrugBank. "Ginkgo biloba - DrugBank". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB01381 (accessed September 17, 2018).
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