The drug 'Bilobil': testimonials and indications

The preparation "Bilobil", the instruction indicates, is released in the form of capsules containing 40 mg of the active substance - the leaf extract of ginkgo biloba. The drug is part of the clinical and pharmacological group of agents that improve the function of cerebral and peripheral blood circulation. It is an angioprotector made on the basis of plant material. Pharmacological action is provided by flavone glycosides and terpene lactones. The biological activity of dry leaves of the ginkgo biloba tree is aimed at reducing the permeability of the walls of blood vessels, inhibiting the aggregation of platelets. As a result, there is an improvement in microcirculation, increasing the concentration of oxygen and glucose in the brain, in the tissues of the peripheral system.

The drug "Bilobil", doctors' opinions agree in opinion, Should be taken Patients With a violation of the blood circulation of the brain, which arose against the background of age-related changes in the body. This medication is recommended for elderly people:

• With difficulties with concentration of attention, memory impairment;
• In the disorder of cognitive functions of the brain;
• With an unreasonable feeling of fear;
• With increased anxiety;
• With dizziness, noise in the ears, insomnia;
• With pathology of blood flow in the legs.

The drug "Bilobil", patients' reviews contain such information, helps to eliminate unpleasant symptoms within a month after taking in the dosage indicated by the instruction. The doctor appoints the 1st capsule containing 40 mg of ginkgo biloba extract, 3 times a day. Wash down with water. Treatment with this drug is designed for 3 months. Before you take a second course, you should consult your doctor.

The drug "Bilobil", the reviews confirm, almost does not have a side effect on the body. The instructions contain a warning that an allergic reaction is possible, which is manifested by redness of the skin, a rash, swelling and itching. Also, it can not be ruled out that disorders in the functioning of the body will manifest as dyspepsia, headache, dizziness, insomnia, a decrease in blood coagulability.

There is evidence that long-term administration of Bilobyl capsules can lead to bleeding (in the case of complex therapy with those drugs that significantly reduce blood coagulability).

It is recommended to seek medical advice without delay if side effects occur.

The drug "Bilobil", the reviews confirm, has a number of contraindications. Do not administer this medication:

• With gastritis of erosive type;
• With reduced blood clotting;
• With exacerbation of stomach ulcers;
• With exacerbation of duodenal ulcer;
• When cerebral circulation is disturbed, expressed in acute form;
• With myocardial infarction;
• For children under the age of 18;
• With increased sensitivity to the substances that make up the capsules.

Data on the use of the drug "Bilobil" in pregnant women and nursing mothers are absent. Therefore, it is not recommended to prescribe the extract of ginkgo biloba to the above categories of patients.

The analogues of the drug according to the active substance are the capsules "Bilobil Forte" and "Ginkgo Biloba Plus".

Special instructions contain a recommendation to consult a doctor for advice if there is a noise in the ears or dizziness after taking the capsules. The instruction demands without delay to go on survey to the expert if suddenly there was a hearing loss.

It is important to remember that the capsules contain lactose, therefore this form of the drug is not suitable for patients suffering from congenital galactosemia, sugar malabsorption syndrome, lactase deficiency.

The course of treatment with the herbal preparation "Bilobil" can not be performed against the background of taking acetylsalicylic acid, warfarin, thiazide diuretics, tricyclic antidepressants, anticonvulsants, gentamicin.