GB 40 Tablet 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).

GB 40 Tablet 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 of GB Tablet

Dementia
Vertigo
Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)

Side effects of GB Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of GB

Palpitations
Bleeding disorder
Dizziness
Gastrointestinal discomfort
Headache

How to use GB Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. GB 40 Tablet is to be taken with food.

How GB Tablet 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with GB 40 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of GB 40 Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

GB 40 Tablet 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.

Driving

UNSAFE

GB 40 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

GB 40 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of GB 40 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

GB 40 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of GB 40 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take GB Tablet?

If you miss a dose of GB 40 Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.\n

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

GB 40 Tablet

₹19.4/Tablet

Ginkoba Tablet

Micro Labs Ltd

₹19.4/tablet

same price

Gogo Tablet

Zeelab Pharmacy Pvt Ltd

₹1.4/tablet

93% cheaper

Quick tips

Before taking GB 40 Tablet, inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications.
GB 40 Tablet may increase the chance of bleeding during or after surgery. Therefore, stop using it at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.
GB 40 Tablet may affect diabetes management. Closely monitor your blood sugar levels, if you are diabetic, while taking this medicine.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Herbals

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

VITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS

Action Class

Herbal

Interaction with drugs

Taking GB with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Astemizole

Brand(s): Alestol, Astelong, Astem

Moderate

Azelastine

Brand(s): Azep, Arzep, Optihist AZ

Moderate

Benazepril

Brand(s): Apriace, Bampril, Benzil

Moderate

Buclizine

Brand(s): Longimax

Moderate

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Patient concerns

How to remove gall blader stone, I have 21 mm single stone in gallblader

Dr. Deepak Kumar Soni

Ayurveda

Hi PATIENT is better option in GB Stone

Please suggest me treatment for GB stones and sludge

Dr. Deepak Kumar Soni

Ayurveda

Hi In GB Stone problem surgery is better option.

I have GB STONE I have been suffering from excessive gas and indigestion vomit tendancy which should I take for my digestion problem. If my GB STON problem Required surgical intervention? I Had took Udiliv 300 since January 20 to Feb 20 2017.

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

take Rabekind DSR twice daily 1st tablet in empty stomach and 2 nd tablet 1 hour before dinner for 2 weekand get the surgery of GB stone done

User feedback

Patients taking GB 40 Tablet

Twice A Day

71%

Once A Day

29%

Related ayurvedic ingredients

Ginkgo biloba

Ginger

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References

Mayo Clinic. Ginkgo Biloba. [Accessed 07 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
ScienceDirect. Ginkgo Biloba. [Accessed 07 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 7 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

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