The Pantogam medicine has a nootropic (improving mental activity) effect, stimulates metabolic processes, and enhances resistance to hypoxia. The medication has anticonvulsant activity. The tool helps to prolong the action of barbiturates, reduces the intensity of reactions to pain stimuli. The drug has no significant effect on the bioelectric functions of the brain, peripheral choline and adrenoreactive structures.
The medication has a short-term hypotensive effect of a moderate nature. The product is low toxic. In the course of clinical trials, an improvement was found in patients with cerebral (cerebral) insufficiency, a decrease in motor excitability, activation of mental activity, and an increase in physical performance. The effectiveness of the drug on the basis of hyperkinetic disorders was observed, with parkinsonism, epilepsy, trembling
limbs (tremor), as well as stuttering in the clonic form and antipsychotic syndrome.
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The Pantogam preparation is indicated for a child suffering from oligophrenia, mental deficiency, and speech delay. In complex therapy, the drug is recommended for epilepsy, especially with polymorphic seizures or small seizures.
The effectiveness of the drug for inflammation in the facial nerve is noted: the remedy eliminates pain. In combination with anticonvulsants, the Pantogam medication is prescribed for a child with pathologies of the central nervous system of an infectious nature, epilepsy with elements of inhibition, head injury. Indications include subcortical hyperkinesis caused by antipsychotic drugs including.
The medicine "Pantogam". Instructions for use
Children are recommended 0.25-0.5 g at a time. The drug is intended for oral use. The daily dosage is 0.75-3 g. The duration of therapy is from a month to four. In especially severe cases, treatment lasts up to six months. Repeated therapy is carried out after a 3-6-month break. The frequency of taking Pantogam for a child is 3-6 times a day.
Side effect
With therapy, the development of allergic reactions is likely. In particular, inflammation of the nasal mucosa or the external ocular membrane may occur. In some cases, a skin rash is observed.
If these unwanted effects or other negative phenomena that are not described in the annotation appear, the drug should be discontinued and consult a doctor.
Contraindications
Pantogam medication is not recommended for a child with intolerance to components, impaired renal activity. Contraindications include phenylketonuria (for suspended dosage form) due to the fact that the syrup contains aspartame.
Additional information about Pantogam (for children)
The price of the medicine is from 300 rubles. With an overdose, an increase in the intensity of side effects is noted. In case of poisoning, a specialist should be visited. In such cases, symptomatic therapy is prescribed.