What is Symfonel Forte?
Symfonel Forte is an herb also known as Symfonel Forte biloba, Abricot Argenté Japonais, Adiantifolia, Arbre aux Écus, Arbre du Ciel, Arbre Fossile, Bai Guo Ye, Baiguo, Extrait de Symfonel Forte, Fossil Tree, Graine de Symfonel Forte, Herba Symfonel Forte Biloba, Japanese Silver Apricot, Kew Tree, Maidenhair Tree, Noyer du Japon, Pei Go Su Ye, Salisburia Adiantifolia, Yen Xing, Yinhsing, and other names.
Symfonel Forte 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.
Symfonel Forte 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 Symfonel Forte may not be effective in treating these conditions.
Research has shown that Symfonel Forte 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 Symfonel Forte is effective in treating any medical condition. Medicinal use of this product has not been approved by the FDA. Symfonel Forte should not be used in place of medication prescribed for you by your doctor.
Symfonel Forte 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.
Symfonel Forte may also be used for purposes not listed in this product guide.
Symfonel Forte 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 Symfonel Forte?
Use Symfonel Forte 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 Symfonel Forte 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 Symfonel Forte.
Uses of Symfonel Forte in details
Cerebrovascular and peripheral activator, dementia.
Symfonel Forte description
Each film-coated tablet contains EGb 761® [dry extract from Symfonel Forte 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.
Symfonel Forte 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.
Symfonel Forte dosage
Normal
Dosage: 1 tab daily. For more intensive use, 1 tab may be taken twice daily. The intake of Symfonel Forte is independent of meals.
Symfonel Forte interactions
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What other drugs will affect Symfonel Forte?
In case of simultaneous application of Symfonel Forte 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 Symfonel Forte 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.
Symfonel Forte side effects
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What are the possible side effects of Symfonel Forte?
There are no verified data on the frequency of the undesirable effects observed during treatment with Symfonel Forte-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 Symfonel Forte: 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).
Symfonel Forte contraindications
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What is the most important information I should know about Symfonel Forte?
Hypersensitivity to Symfonel Forte or to any of the excipients of Symfonel Forte.
Use in lactation: It is unknown whether Symfonel Forte/metabolites are excreted in human milk. A risk to the newborns/infants cannot be excluded. Symfonel Forte should not be used during breastfeeding.
Active ingredient matches for Symfonel Forte:
| Unit description / dosage (Manufacturer) | Price, USD |
| Capsule; Oral; Ginkgo Biloba Dry Extract 120 mg | |
List of Symfonel Forte substitutes (brand and generic names): | |
| Symfonel | |
| Capsule; Oral; Ginkgo Biloba Dry Extract 60 mg | |
| Taginba (Vietnam) | |
| Taginba 40 mg x 2 Blister x 15 Tablet | |
| Taginko (Vietnam) | |
| Taginko 40 mg x 3 Blister x 10 Tablet | |
| Tanacain (Greece) | |
| Tanakan (Hongkong) | |
| Solution; Oral; Ginkgo Biloba Extract Standardized 40 mg / ml (IPSEN) | |
| Tablet, Film-Coated; Oral; Ginkgo Biloba Extract Standardized 40 mg (IPSEN) | |
| Tanakan 40 mg x 30's (IPSEN) | $ 10.97 |
| Tanakan 40 mg/1 mL x 30 mL (IPSEN) | |
| Tanakan 4 g/100 mL x 30 mL (IPSEN) | |
| Tanakan 40 mg x 30 Tablet (IPSEN) | |
| Tanakan 40 mg/1 mL x 1 Bottle 30 mL (IPSEN) | |
| Tanakan tab 40 mg 30's (IPSEN) | |
| Tanakan drinkable soln 40 mg/mL 30 mL x 1's (IPSEN) | |
| Tanakene (Switzerland) | |
| Solution; Oral; Ginkgo Biloba Extract Standardized 40 mg / ml (Intersan) | |
| Tablet, Film-Coated; Oral; Ginkgo Biloba Extract Standardized 40 mg (Intersan) | |
| Tarvibilo (Vietnam) | |
| Tarvibilo 3 Blister x 10 Tablet | |
| Tarvibilo 60 mg x 3 Blister x 10 Tablet | |
| Tavonin (Australia) | |
| Tebofortan (Hungary) | |
| Tebofortin (Switzerland) | |
| Drops; Oral; Ginkgo Biloba (Schwabe) | |
| Tablet, Effervescent; Oral; Ginkgo Biloba (Schwabe) | |
| Tablet, Film-Coated; Oral; Ginkgo Biloba (Schwabe) | |
| Tebofortin Forte | |
| Tablet, Film-Coated; Oral; Ginkgo Biloba | |
| Tebokan | |
| Tablet, Film-Coated; Oral; Ginkgo Biloba 40 mg (Schwabe Pharma) | |
| Tablet, Film-Coated; Oral; Ginkgo Biloba 80 mg (Schwabe Pharma) | |
| Tablet, Film-Coated; Oral; Ginkgo Biloba 120 mg (Schwabe Pharma) | |
| Tebokan 100's (Schwabe Pharma) | $ 49.60 |
| Tebokan Spesial 80 mg x 30's (Schwabe Pharma) | $ 32.18 |
| Tebokan Forte 120 mg x 30's (Schwabe Pharma) | $ 48.24 |
| Tebokan 40 mg x 20's (Schwabe Pharma) | $ 12.13 |
| TEBOKAN FORTE 120MG TABLET 1 strip / 15 tablets each (Schwabe Pharma) | $ 6.27 |
| Tebokan tab 40 mg 20's (Schwabe Pharma) | $ 15.56 |
| Tebonin (Singapore) | |
| Dragee; Oral; Ginkgo Biloba 40 mg (Asi) | |
| Solution; Oral; Ginkgo Biloba 40 mg (Asi) | |
| Tebonin Forte 120 mg x 30's (Asi) | |
| Tebonin 80 mg x 30's (Asi) | |
| Tebonin 120 mg x 2 Blister x 15 Tablet (Asi) | |
| Tebonin 761 | |
| Dragee; Oral; Ginkgo Biloba 40 mg | |
| Tebonin Forte (Malaysia) | |
| Dragee; Oral; Ginkgo Biloba 40 mg (Schwabe Pharma) | |
| Dragee; Oral; Ginkgo Biloba 80 mg (Schwabe Pharma) | |
| Tebonin Forte 120 mg x 30's (Schwabe Pharma) | $ 49.62 |
| Tebonin Forte film-coated tab 120 mg 30's (Schwabe Pharma) | |
See 347 substitutes for Symfonel Forte | |
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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