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• Do not take ginkgo without first talking to your doctor if you have a bleeding or blood clotting mess; if you are taking a medication to prevent blood clots; or if you are taking another medications, herbs, antioxidants, or health supplements (these may also affect blood clotting). Ginkgo may affect the time it takes for the blood to clot.
• Ginkgo has not been evaluated by the FDA for safe, effectiveness, or purity. All potential risks and/or advantages of ginkgo may not be known. Additionally, there are no regulated manufacturing standards in seat for these compounds. There have been instances where herbal/health supplements have been sold which were contaminated with toxic metals or another drugs. Herbal/health supplements must be purchased from a dependable source to minimize the risk of contamination.
• The use of ginkgo in cultural and traditional settings may differ from concepts accepted by current Western medication. When considering the use of herbal supplements, consultation with a primary health care professional is advisable. Additionally, consultation with a practitioner trained in the uses of herbal/health supplements may be beneficial, and coordination of treatment among all health care providers involved may be advantageous.
• Ginkgo is also known as Ginkgo biloba, maidenhair wood, kew wood, fossil wood, ginkyo, and yinhsing.
• Ginkgo has been used to improve blood flow to the brain. This may help to improve memory, concentration, and mood; and help to reduce anxiety and stress, dizziness, ringing in the ears, and headache. Ginkgo has also been used to magnify circulation to the limbs and in the treatment of asthma.
• Ginkgo has not been evaluated by the FDA for safe, effectiveness, or purity. All potential risks and/or advantages of ginkgo may not be known. Additionally, there are no regulated manufacturing standards in seat for these compounds. There have been instances where herbal/health supplements have been sold which were contaminated with toxic metals or another drugs. Herbal/health supplements must be purchased from a dependable source to minimize the risk of contamination.
• Ginkgo may also have uses another than those listed in this product guide.
• Do not take ginkgo without first talking to your doctor if you have a bleeding or blood clotting mess; if you are taking a medication to prevent blood clots; or if you are taking another medications, herbs, antioxidants, or health supplements (these may also affect blood clotting). Ginkgo may affect the time it takes for the blood to clot.
• Till taking ginkgo, conversation to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care professional if you have any another medical conditions, allergies (especially to plants), or if you take another medicines or another herbal/health supplements. Ginkgo may not be recommended in some situations.
• Do not take ginkgo without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant. It is not known whether ginkgo will harm an unborn baby.
• Do not take ginkgo without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a child. It is also not known whether ginkgo will harm a nursing infant.
• There is no information accessible regarding the use of ginkgo by children. Do not give any herbal/health supplement to a baby without first talking to the child's doctor.
• The use of ginkgo in cultural and traditional settings may differ from concepts accepted by current Western medication. When considering the use of herbal supplements, consultation with a primary health care professional is advisable. Additionally, consultation with a practitioner trained in the uses of herbal/health supplements may be beneficial, and coordination of treatment among all health care providers involved may be advantageous.
• If you choose to take ginkgo, use it as directed on the package or as directed by your doctor, pharmacist, or another health care provider.
• Standardized extracts, tinctures, and solid formulations of herbal/health supplements may provide a more dependable doze of the product.
• Ginkgo is accessible in pill and liquid forms.
• Ginkgo leaves can also be brewed to form a tea for drinking.
• Do not take more of this product than is directed. Too many could be dangerous.
• Do not use ginkgo seeds or fruit pulp. These have been shown to be toxic. Also, do not handle the ginkgo fruit pulp. A severe reaction including skin redness, swelling, blistering, and itching lasting for 7 to 10 days has been reported.
• Store ginkgo as directed on the package. In common, ginkgo must be protected from easy and moisture.
• Skip the missed doze if it is nearly time for your following scheduled doze. Do not use extra ginkgo to create up the missed dose.
• Search abnormal medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
• Symptoms of a ginkgo overdose may include seizures, a loss of consciousness, and possibly death.
• Follow your healthcare provider's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.
• Although uncommon, serious side effects have been reported with the use of ginkgo. If you experience any of the next serious side effects, stop taking ginkgo and search abnormal medical attention or notify your doctor immediately:
· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or person; or hives);
· irregular heartbeats;
· muscle spasms or cramps;
· seizures; or
· loss of consciousness.
• Another smaller serious side effects have also been reported to occur. Conversation to your doctor or pharmacist if you experience
· headache;
· dizziness; or
· stomach upset.
• Do not use ginkgo seeds or fruit pulp. These have been shown to be toxic. Also, do not handle the ginkgo fruit pulp. A severe reaction including skin redness, swelling, blistering, and itching lasting for 7 to 10 days has been reported.
• This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
• Do not take ginkgo without first talking to your doctor if you are taking any of the next medicines:
· warfarin (Coumadin);
· aspirin;
· a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) including ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, Nuprin, others), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn, Naprelan, Anaprox, others), ketoprofen (Orudis KT, Orudis), indomethacin (Indocin), etodolac (Lodine), nabumetone (Relafen), oxaprozin (Daypro), piroxicam (Feldene), sulindac (Clinoril), tolmetin (Tolectin), and others;
· ardeparin (Normiflo);
· dalteparin (Fragmin);
· danaparoid (Orgaran);
· enoxaparin (Lovenox);
· heparin; or
· another herbs, antioxidants, or health supplements (these may affect blood clotting).
• You may not be able to take ginkgo, or you may require particular monitoring during treatment if you are taking any of the medicines listed above.
• Drugs another than those listed here may also interact with ginkgo or affect your condition. Conversation to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider till taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines or another herbal/health supplements.
• Consult with a licensed healthcare professional till using any herbal/health supplement. Whether you are treated by a medical doctor or a practitioner trained in the use of natural medicines/supplements, create certain all your healthcare providers know about all of your medical conditions and treatments.
Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.
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