Preparation "Encephabol" (suspension): indications for use

Encephabol (suspension) is a preparation of nootropic action, the main component of which is pyrithinol. It is used to treat brain disorders of a functional nature in adults and children from the third day of life.

Properties

1. The drug "Encephabol" (suspension) increases the fluidity of the blood.
2. Recovers damaged metabolic processes in nerve cells.
3. In the ischemic zones of the brain, it activates oxygen consumption and increases blood flow.
4. In areas of ischemic damage, glucose metabolism is activated.
5. Due to the prevention of the appearance of free radicals stabilizes and improves the function of cell membranes.
6. Improves memory and improves performance.
7. Rapid absorption of the drug in the digestive tract after ingestion.
8. The average percentage of bioavailability is 87%.
9. The maximum encephalol concentration in the body is achieved in half an hour-hour.
10. Rapid metabolism in the liver.
11. Conclusion of conjugated metabolites occurs mainly with urine and only 5% - with feces. At the same time, most of it is withdrawn within 4 hours after ingestion, for a day the percentage of drug release is already 74% of the dose taken.
12. Half-life is not more than 2.5 hours.

Indications

• Disorders in the brain that are chronic;
• Primary degenerative or mixed form of dementia;
• Prevention of complications after traumatic brain injury;
• insomnia;
• Violation of attention and memory ;
• Delay in the development of the psyche and speech;
• Decreased mental performance;
• Increased fatigue;
• Affective disorders ;
• Cerebral atherosclerosis ;
• Encephalopathy.

Suspension "Encephabol": instruction

The prescription of this drug to a child is carried out in accordance with its age, the degree and nature of the disease, as well as its susceptibility to the active constituents of the drug. The drug "Encephabol" (suspension) for children is used in the following dosages:

1. From the 3rd day to the month - 1 ml per day. After each week, you need to increase the dose of 1 ml, bringing in 4 weeks to 5 ml per day.
2. From 1 year to 7 years, take half or a whole teaspoon from one to three times a day.
3. After 7 years, appoint 1-2 tsp. From 1 to 3 times a day.

Time of taking the drug is long - at least one month, more often - 2-3. It is prescribed during meals or after, but not later than 4 hours before bedtime.

The therapeutic effect of taking Encephabol is achieved only 3-4 weeks after the start of use.

Contraindications

The drug "Encephabol" (suspension) is not prescribed with sensitivity to the active components of the drug (fructose, pyrithinol). It is used with caution in the presence of kidney and liver diseases, with changes in the composition of peripheral blood and autoimmune diseases. The Encephabol preparation (suspension) can be used in pregnant women, but only after assessing the possible benefits and risks, and under the strict supervision of a doctor.

Side effects

• nausea and vomiting;
• excitability;
• headache;
• sleep disturbance;
• Fast fatigue ;
• diarrhea;
• A taste disorder;
• dizziness;
• anorexia;
• Allergic reactions;
• Cholestasis.