
Cerestar Capsule
Ginkgo Biloba (60mg)
by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
strip of 10 capsules
About this medicine
Cerestar Capsule is a herb collected from the dried green leaves of the plant called Ginkgo biloba. It has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. It helps in managing a variety of diseases such as dementia, vertigo, and tinnitus (ringing in the ear). Cerestar Capsule should be taken with food. It is advised to take medicine at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Common side effects of this medicine include palpitations, bleeding disorder, dizziness, gastrointestinal discomfort, and headache. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. As this medicine can cause dizziness, do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking this medicine.
Uses
- Dementia
- Vertigo
- Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
How it works
The compounds found in ginkgo may have a protective role in different stages of the decline of intellectual function via several mechanisms of action: vasoregulating activity of arteries, capillaries, and veins (increased blood flow), platelet activating factor (PAF) antagonism, homeostasis of inflammation and oxidative stress, and prevention of cell membrane damage causedby free radicals, and neurotransmission modulation.
How to use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Cerestar Capsule is to be taken with food.
Common side effects
- Palpitations
- Bleeding disorder
- Dizziness
- Gastrointestinal discomfort
- Headache
Safety advice
- AlcoholCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Cerestar Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
- PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Information regarding the use of Cerestar Capsule during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
- Breast feedingCAUTION
- Cerestar Capsule should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
- DrivingUNSAFE
- Cerestar Capsule may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
- KidneySAFE IF PRESCRIBED
- Cerestar Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Cerestar Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
- LiverSAFE IF PRESCRIBED
- Cerestar Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Cerestar Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
If you miss a dose
If you miss a dose of Cerestar Capsule, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.\\n
Quick facts
- Chemical Class
- Herbals
- Habit Forming
- No
- Therapeutic Class
- Vitamins minerals nutrients
- Action Class
- Herbal
Product details
- Manufacturer
- Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
- Salt composition
- Ginkgo Biloba (60mg)
- Pack
- strip of 10 capsules
- Dosage form
- Capsule
- Storage
- Store below 25°C
The content above is for information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult a registered medical practitioner before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.