Delayed speech development is one of the most complex diseases that occurs in children in the first years of life. Despite the fact that the process of speech formation is purely individual, there are certain age norms.
To help the child develop at a peer level, neurologists and pediatricians recommend treatment with special drugs. Specialists often prescribe "Kogitum" with a delay in speech development. Reviews of parents regarding this medication were divided. Should I give this child a drug? Let's try to figure it out.
General information about the drug
“Kogitum” is a tonic, adaptogenic medicine that can affect the functioning of the central nervous system and normalize the processes occurring in it. The main active ingredient is potassium acetylaminosuccinate - a substance that activates acetylamino succinic acid. The latter is located in the tissues of the central nervous apparatus and is responsible for the “correct” transmission of impulses.
The French pharmaceutical company, the manufacturer of "Cogitum", claims that the active substance has a powerful immunomodulating effect and activates the production of immunoglobulins and antibodies in the body. Most often prescribed "Kogitum" with a delay in speech development. The reviews of experts indicate that this is one of the most effective drugs that can have a pronounced therapeutic effect and at the same time be absolutely safe for the child.
Indications for appointment
According to the instructions, the drug is prescribed if there are the following indications:
- Asthenic (functional) disorders. Asthenia can develop against the background of some diseases in which it is forbidden to take Kogitum. Therefore, if symptoms of an ailment are detected, you should first of all seek the advice of a specialist;
- Depression is mild. The drug is usually prescribed in combination therapy;
- Neurotic disorder. Neurosis can be observed in both children and adults. "Kogitum" can be prescribed in combination with sedatives.
Pediatric Use
In pediatric practice, it is customary to prescribe "Kogitum" with a delay in speech development. The drug deserved the most diverse reviews from both doctors and parents. The manufacturer recommends starting therapy with these drugs only if the child is already 7 years old.
“Kogitum” will help to cope with neurological and mental disorders in children. Prescribe a medicine in the following cases:
- with a delay in physical, emotional, mental, psychomotor development ;
- with neurosis (short-term);
- with the syndrome of rapid physical and mental fatigue;
- adaptation disorder ;
- with syndrome of perinatal damage to the nervous system;
- impaired concentration.
Speech retardation - what is it?
Such a serious disease as a delay in speech development can occur against a background of various biological and social factors. Most often, the reason lies in pathologies associated with brain damage in the perinatal period. Such ailments include birth injuries, malnutrition, intrauterine infection, asphyxiation during childbirth, meningitis and encephalitis in the neonatal period.
The adverse developmental environment of the child also negatively affects speech development. Lack of communication in the family, emotional upheaval, and hyper-care are the reasons why the child does not have speech development appropriate to his age.
If a child by the age of four makes poor sentences with several components, his speech is incoherent and incomprehensible, parents need to urgently seek help from a neurologist. Medicines are prescribed only after examining the child and determining the cause of the delayed speech development (RR). In children, this ailment is successfully treated with the Kogitum drug. Particularly effective solution in violation of concentration and deviations in behavior (hysteria, neurosis). In addition to drug therapy, a visit to special rehabilitation classes is indicated.
How to take "Cogitum"?
The use of the drug is possible only as prescribed by the doctor (neurologist or pediatrician). Experts strongly recommend that you do not give this medication to children without a preliminary examination. You should also refrain from treatment with the drug "Kogitum" in case the child is under 7 years old. Clinical trials of the drug in patients of this age category did not pass.
The duration of treatment and the need to repeat the course of therapy are determined individually. Adaptogenic medicine in the Kogitum solution, the dosage of which depends on the age of the patient, usually should be taken within three weeks.
Application features
The solution has a pleasant banana flavor and is therefore well received by children. The tool is released in the form of ampoules with pointed ends on both sides. They open the drug immediately before taking it. To do this, you must first break off the end of the ampoule on one side, place a glass container over the cup and repeat the manipulation with the opposite end. After the actions taken, the medicine easily pours into the cup.
Dosage
Before taking "Kogitum" should carefully read the annotation. The manufacturer recommends that adult patients take 3 ampoules of the drug per day. And in the morning, you must simultaneously drink the contents of two ampoules.
Teenagers (10-18 years old) take 2 ampoules of the drug solution per day. Children 7-10 years old are prescribed one ampoule of the Kogitum preparation. The price of the medication is quite high (about 3600 rubles), but for the course of treatment for a child of this age category, one package of the drug will be enough.
Doctors recommend taking the drug in the morning. If necessary, therapy can be stopped at any stage. It will not cause any negative consequences. In some cases, the solution is prescribed for babies under 7 years old. The dosage in this case is calculated individually. It is usually recommended to give the child half the contents of one ampoule per day. The remaining liquid is stored in the refrigerator until the next dose. In this case, the solution is collected from the ampoule using a syringe.
Contraindications
The drug "Kogitum" with ZRR and other neurological pathologies can not be taken by all patients. Despite the fact that the medication is generally well tolerated by both children and adults, you should first familiarize yourself with the contraindications. First of all, the solution is prohibited for people with hypersensitivity or complete intolerance to drugs based on acetylamino-succinic acid.
According to the instructions, the drug should not be used to treat children under seven years of age. It is also forbidden to give medicine to a child without a doctor's prescription.
Side effects
Quite often in medical practice, the drug “Kogitum” is used with a delay in speech development. Reviews of doctors indicate that the medication is well tolerated by children and adults. However, despite this, the manufacturer warns of rare cases of side effects. Most often, an allergic reaction to taking the medication occurs. Patients complain of redness of the skin, itching, urticaria.
What do patients say?
Most patients who have taken the “Kogitum” fortifying agent are satisfied with the result of therapy. This medication has helped many children cope with the symptoms of neurotic disorders, delayed speech development, and depression. It should be borne in mind that the medicine does not give a quick effect. Evaluate the result of therapy only after completing the entire course of therapy.
In rare cases, a deterioration in the condition of the child is recorded. Usually this result is possible with hyperactivity. Symptoms of a pathological condition begin to manifest themselves more pronounced. However, the manufacturer does not attribute this condition to side effects of the drug. Experts say that treatment with the drug can be continued in combination with sedatives.
A pronounced therapeutic effect is achieved by “Kogitum” in the treatment of the consequences of traumatic brain injuries, diseases of viral etiology. The dosage and treatment regimen should be determined by the attending physician.
How to replace "Kogitum"?
The price of the drug is one of the disadvantages. Not all patients can afford to get such an expensive medication for treatment. That is why many are looking for analogues of "Kogitum", which will have a similar therapeutic effect and will be safe for children.
There are no analogues that would completely coincide in composition with the Kogitum preparation. Tablets, suspensions, solutions having a similar mechanism of action and indications for use should also be selected by a specialist. The following drugs are considered one of the most effective of this pharmacological group:
- Mexidol;
- Ribovital;
- Pantogam Asset;
- "Yantavit";
- "Noocetam."