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Ginkgo Biloba

Ginkgo Biloba is used for:

Circulation and memory loss due to brain conditions such as stroke, Alzheimer disease, and dementia. It may also have other uses. Check with your pharmacist for more details regarding the particular brand you use.

Ginkgo Biloba is an herbal product. It works by increasing blood flow to the brain.

Do NOT use Ginkgo Biloba if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Ginkgo Biloba

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Ginkgo Biloba :

Some medical conditions may interact with Ginkgo Biloba . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have a history of blood disorders or bleeding conditions

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Ginkgo Biloba . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs; eg, aspirin, ibuprofen) or warfarin because the risk of serious bleeding may be increased

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Ginkgo Biloba may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Ginkgo Biloba :

Use Ginkgo Biloba 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.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Ginkgo Biloba .

Important safety information:

• Ginkgo Biloba 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 . Using Ginkgo Biloba 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 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.

Possible side effects of Ginkgo Biloba :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Diarrhea; dizziness; gas; headache; nausea; stomach upset.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); fainting; pounding in the chest; skin redness; trouble speaking; unusual bruising or bleeding; weakness.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include seizures.

Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and light unless otherwise directed on the package label. Do not store in the bathroom. Most herbal products are not in childproof containers. Keep Ginkgo Biloba out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Ginkgo Biloba , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Ginkgo Biloba is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Ginkgo Biloba . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.