"Tenoten" is a homeopathic medicine that is used to treat long-term disorders of the nervous system. In medicine, such disorders are called neurosises arising from the psychophysiological characteristics of a person. Patients with neurosis are usually characterized by excessive suspiciousness and emotionality, more often than others they encounter problems of adaptation and an inability to regulate their internal state. Sometimes a neurosis is not dependent on the psychoemotional component, but is associated with hormonal changes or personality traits acquired by inheritance.
The principle of action of homeopathic remedies
Treating diseases with homeopathy is an alternative form of medicine. Opponents of homeopathic methods of treatment call drugs dummies, and supporters do not consider quackery a similar method. All homeopathic medicines authorized for sale on the territory of the Russian Federation are registered in the prescribed manner as medicines.
Treatment with homeopathic remedies boils down to achieving additional symptoms of the disease in the body, similar to the problems identified in the patient. Active substances that can cause the same disease are contained in negligible doses in the drug. Often they are bred to a ratio of 1:10, and in some cases even 1: 100. The medicine consists of the main product diluted with starch, lactose and other auxiliary means, which acts on the body as a whole, forcing it to fight the disease according to the principle of treatment "similar to like." The release of homeopathic remedies is in the form of dragees, tablets or syrup. Additional substances help preserve the dosage form of the drug and bring the necessary substances inside.
The composition of the drug
The active substance described in the Tenoten instructions are antibodies to the brain-specific protein S-100. These antibodies were a discovery for the world in the treatment of disorders of the neurological and vegetovascular orientation. In the course of the research, they were able to cope with the patient’s anxiety, impaired activity of the body’s stress systems and restored the ability of neurons to regenerate, forming new neural connections. In addition to achieving a therapeutic effect, antibodies to the brain-specific protein S-100 are used in the diagnosis of brain diseases, including cancer.
Release form
A medicine is produced in Russia. Release form - tablets for resorption. There are two types of drug: for children and for adults. Children's Tenoten has 3 types of packaging: 20, 40 and 100 tablets, an adult produces 20 or 40 pieces.
The name of the components of the drug is identical, but the concentration of the active substance in packaging for children is 10 times lower. So, for adults, Tenoten has 10 -15 ng / g, and for children 10 -16 ng / g, the dosage of the main substance. The amount of antibodies in different forms of one tablet reaches 3 mg. Excipients contained in the preparation are stearic acid, lactose and cellulose.
Indications for use
Tenoten tablets have an antidepressant effect, reduce the feeling of unreasonable anxiety and fear. The drug stabilizes mood jumps, improves memory, increases the number of positive emotions. The positive effect of Tenoten was revealed as a drug that strengthens the immune system and enhances resistance to stressful situations. The medicine is used in the case of psychosomatic pathologies, cerebral blood flow disorders and the central nervous system.
The instructions for Tenoten describe the onset of positive dynamics after several days of use of the drug, and visible stabilization occurs within the first ten days.
In the total mass of prescriptions, recommendations for taking the drug prevail in order to achieve the following effects:
- relieve anxiety;
- decrease in nervous tension;
- exclusion of a depressive state;
- reduce irritability;
- normalization of metabolic processes;
- stabilization of the blood circulation of the brain;
- normalization of memory function;
- getting rid of negative emotions;
- increase learning ability;
- preventive effect.
A separate item in the use of the drug indicates its effect on alcohol and drugs. In cases of experiments on the compatibility of alcohol and Tenoten, the latter wins unconditionally over dependence, reducing its craving for alcohol. A significant part of patients noted an improvement in the quality of life after meeting with this homeopathic remedy.
Use in childhood
Since the medicine contains a diluted active substance, minimized in the tablet, side effects are also reduced to zero. The only unpleasant symptom may be an allergic reaction to the auxiliary components contained in the drug. Therefore, the children's "Tenoten" is allowed for use in pediatrics from 3 years old and is prescribed for neurosis, impaired attention and memory, adjusting the ability to learn. In addition to the absence of negative reactions, it does not have a sedative effect, does not lead to impaired concentration of attention, does not inhibit the nervous system, but rather improves performance in all of these areas.
Clinically proven the absence of the effect of addiction or any dependence on taking the drug "Tenoten." An indication for prescribing a remedy to a child is usually increased irritability or pronounced aggression. The drug helps the adaptation of children in the team and helps to resolve stressful situations that arise when communicating with peers. The manifestation of autonomic disorders, signs of which are insomnia, headache and nausea, is also eliminated with the help of a homeopathic remedy.
The use of both children and adults "Tenoten" is possible only on the recommendation of the attending physician. It is undesirable to use the drug without the appropriate appointment of a specialist.
Instructions for use
The release form of "Tenoten" in the form of tablets suggests their sublingual administration, based on the resorption of the drug until it is completely dissolved, excluding chewing or grinding. Kids are allowed to give medicine by stirring it in a tablespoon of water. It is not recommended to use the product with meals and later than two hours before bedtime.
The medicine is prescribed according to the following scheme:
- adults - no more than 2 tablets per dose with a regularity of two to three times a day;
- children - 1 piece from one to three times a day.
The course of treatment with Tenoten tablets can vary from a month to six months. In especially difficult cases, after a four-week break, a course course may be repeated.
The occurrence of adverse reactions or the absence of improvement within a month implies the cancellation of a homeopathic medicine and contacting your doctor for a new appointment or a more in-depth examination.
Contraindications
Homeopathic medicines are usually easily tolerated by all categories of patients. In order to avoid the occurrence of negative consequences, the Tenoten instruction defines the following contraindications:
- Intolerance to one of the components of the drug.
- Age to three years for a children's form of release.
- Age up to 18 years in the case of the use of the drug in an adult concentration of the active substance.
- The state of intoxication.
Since the compatibility of Tenoten and alcohol has not been separately studied, experts' assumptions about the incompatibility of drugs and strong drinks are based on generally accepted treatment rules. During the period of drug intervention, additional intoxication of the body with alcohol is not allowed. The use of drugs and alcohol at the same time can lead to complications and even chronic diseases.
With caution, the drug is used during pregnancy and lactation, commensurate the risk to the child with the benefit to the mother.
Overdose
The content of scanty doses of the active substance in the basis of the drug completely eliminates the overdose of Tenoten, and also minimizes the risk of any complications.
Analogs
Similar drugs used for similar symptoms are those listed below.
- “Glycine” contains aminoethanoic acid and refers to nootropic drugs that reduce nervous excitability. Unlike Tenoten, the instructions allow the use of Glycine from birth. The tool regulates metabolism, normalizes mood and sleep, increases mental activity, eliminates problems of a psycho-emotional orientation. With the protracted nature of the disease, specialists give preference in treatment to Tenoten.
- Afobazole is a synthetic preparation in composition, and a tranquilizer according to the principle of action. If Tenoten begins to act immediately, then Afobazole has a cumulative effect that occurs a few days after the start of administration. A special difference is the impossibility of using Afobazole in childhood, since the drug has enough side effects. The similarity lies in the possibility of prolonged use of the drug without the effect of addiction.
- "Piracetam", like Glycine, is a nootropic drug, but has a synthetic origin. The action of the drug is aimed at normalizing the work of the brain with accelerating the supply of brain impulses, diluting blood, improving metabolism and microcirculation in cells and tissues.
The listed medicines can often replace Tenoten. Analogues of the drug, having the identical structure or chemical formula, are not produced in Russia. There are traditional medicine that can help with similar symptoms. Such medicines consist of herbal ingredients.
By analogy with homeopathic remedies, some herbs act:
- Melissa is used as an antispasmodic to help relieve symptoms of a depressive nature;
- hops are known for their analgesic properties;
- St. John's wort has a calming effect, helps normalize sleep;
- hawthorn stabilizes the rhythm of heart contractions and fights with increased indicators of pressure;
- Valerian copes with stresses of a psycho-emotional nature;
- mint, being a powerful antispasmodic, has a sedative effect and helps to cope with sleep disorders.
Drug interaction
In some cases, doctors prescribe combination drugs, including substances of plant and synthetic origin, to exclude the likelihood of an overdose. Tenoten, as a homeopathic medicine, differs from most known analogues. It can be taken in combination with natural medicines or with medicines that do not contain natural ingredients. Since the start of production of the product on an industrial scale, cases of incompatibility have not been observed.
The use of any medicine requires the appointment of a specialist and his control. Even homeopathic remedies with minimal doses of the active substance are not recommended to choose on their own.
Reviews of doctors and patients
Patients' opinions about homeopathic medicines are mixed. Most of the criticism is directed precisely at the composition of Tenoten. Reviews of opponents, marking the minimum amount of active substance, question the effectiveness of the treatment of homeopathy in general. Opponents of using the drug consider buying it a waste of money and time. And some generally tend to use tranquilizers with similar symptoms.
Some patients note a positive effect of the drug, which occurs gradually and causes a feeling of pleasant relaxation and calmness. Others, having felt the effectiveness in the first days of admission and were satisfied with the result, recommend the drug to friends. Still others start taking the medicine due to the absence of side effects, and then determine the degree of its assistance in the fight against the disease. Patients, whose professional activity can lead to stress, often take such medications. They, taking into account the recommendations of specialists, often having tried several varieties of medicines, choose Tenoten according to the price-quality ratio that suits them.
Since the evidence base indicating the benefit of the drug has not been identified, the opinion of doctors consists of experience and the practice they have gained. Most doctors are inclined to the possibility of using the medicine at the initial stage of the disease, and explain the effectiveness of homeopathic remedies by achieving a placebo effect. In any case, medicine is not aware of the negative consequences of taking Tenoten, so experts do not see any harm from its use. And the resulting positive effect is a good result, even at the level of auto-suggestion.