"Tanakan" is a herbal preparation. This medicine is produced by the French company Ipsen Pharma, which has established itself on the positive side. In the manufacture of drugs, this pharmacological company uses only high quality raw materials. "Tanakan" is prescribed for both children and adults with various kinds of pathologies of the nervous and vascular system. Neuropathologists often prescribe Tanakan for children. Reviews of parents report that with some diagnoses, the medicine has a pronounced therapeutic effect, and with others, it is completely useless.
Composition and form of release of "Tanakan"
The main active ingredient of the drug is the leaf extract of the ginkgo biloba tree. It would seem that a herbal medicine should not seriously affect the body and its systems. In the case of Tanakan, such a conclusion is untenable. This drug is not a dietary supplement, it is a medicine that has a powerful effect on the nervous system and blood vessels. Ginkgo biloba tree is grown in the USA on special plantations.
The form of release of the drug is tablets, 15 pieces each in a blister. The package contains two or six blisters. Based on this, the cost varies: from three hundred rubles to a thousand. One tablet contains 40 mg of ginkgo biloba leaf extract. There is another form of release, relatively rarely prescribed - this is a solution for oral administration. It is more difficult to find on sale, but it is easier to dose if necessary, give the drug to small children.
Pharmacological action "Tanakana"
Ginkgo biloba tree leaf extract is a series of substances synthesized in a special way:
- flavonoid glycosides,
- bilobalides
- terpene substances
- ginoclides.
Together, they are able to have a positive effect on the human nervous system. With regular use, the drug increases the metabolic rate in cells, accelerates blood microcirculation and its rheological properties. The tone of blood vessels throughout the body increases, and the smallest vessels of the brain are no exception. Also, ginkgo biloba extract has a decongestant and antioxidant effect, contributes to the gentle recovery of memory and other cognitive processes. "Tanakan" has established itself on the positive side in 60 countries, it is also used to treat children. Reviews about "Tanakan" report on its effectiveness, but not all parents are satisfied with the effect of the drug when used by their children.
Indications for use "Tanakana"
Instructions for use with "Tanakan" reports that the drug is effective in the following pathologies and conditions:
- cerebrovascular accident (with the exception of senile dementia and Alzheimer's disease);
- pathologies of the visual apparatus, provoked by problems with blood vessels;
- obliterating endarteritis;
- impaired coordination of movement, frequent dizziness;
- headaches of unclear etiology;
- hearing impairment due to vascular pathologies;
- impaired memory and cognitive function due to a stroke;
- hyperactivity and concentration problems;
- asthenic conditions;
- some forms of depressive and anxiety disorder (as a rule, "Tanakan" in this case is prescribed in parallel with psychoactive drugs);
- Raynaud's disease.
Possible side effects
Neuropathologists usually always warn about the possibility of side effects, especially if they are prescribed Tanakan to children. Parents' reviews indicate that side effects develop quite rarely, but in the first days of admission, the child may behave somewhat unusual - there is severe drowsiness or, conversely, problems falling asleep. The individual reaction to the drug may be different - it is not known how the nervous system of a particular child will react.
Instructions for use with "Tanakan" reports that the following side effects may occur during administration:
- rash, redness on the skin (allergic reactions);
- decrease in blood coagulation;
- stomach pain, digestive upset;
- dizziness;
- irritability and trouble falling asleep;
- noise in ears.
Contraindications to the use of "Tanakan"
The instruction reports that there are the following contraindications to taking the drug:
- the presence of allergies to ginkgo biloba leaf extract;
- age up to 18 years;
- period of pregnancy and lactation;
- peptic ulcer during exacerbation;
- lactose intolerance;
- erosive gastritis during exacerbation;
- galactosemia;
- malabsorption of galactose;
- reduced blood coagulation.
Reviews of parents after applying Tanakana
For children, the drug is prescribed by a neurologist or neuropathologist. In more rare cases, a Tanakan may be prescribed by a psychiatrist. Independently, at your own peril and risk, it is undesirable to give the drug to children. The instructions indicate that a contraindication is the age of 18 years. No reliable studies have been conducted on how the drug affects the children's body. However, for several years Tanakan has been prescribed to children.
Reviews of doctors about Tanakan indicate that the drug is well tolerated and helps bring the condition and behavior of the child to a relative norm. In this case, no side effects are observed. The practice of neurology proves that it is justifiable to assign "Tanakan" to children.
Parent reviews, in turn, are also positive. A plant-based drug - this fact calms many mothers and fathers, and they prefer this drug over others. Below are the reviews of parents about the effect of the drug, depending on a particular diagnosis in the child.
"Tanakan" with a delay in psycho-speech development in a child
The delay in psycho-speech development is expressed in the fact that the child does not speak in sentences, does not build phrases, and sometimes even difficult words are given to him. In addition, it is impossible for him to explain the norms of behavior, many have difficulties with self-service. Very often, doctors prescribe Tanakan for speech disorders in children.
Reviews about taking the drug for ZPRR are different. Some parents note that while taking the drug, the child had new words, he began to better absorb the material, began to better understand the instructions. Many children were even able to use the offers while taking the medicine. This is easily explained: the drug helps to improve blood microcirculation in the brain, as evidenced by the instruction to Tanakan and reviews.
For children, taking the pill is not a problem. Since the tablet is small in size and does not have a pronounced unpleasant aftertaste, the administration is easy. Some parents add a pill to food unnoticed by the child. The duration of taking "Tanakan" with ZPRR is at least one month. The exact dosage and duration of treatment is determined by a neurologist based on the condition of the small patient and his reaction to the drug.
Should I give “Tanakan” to children with autism spectrum disorders?
An autism spectrum disorder (ASD, or autism) has been diagnosed in an increasing number of children in the last decade. Some psychiatrists prescribe babies with such a diagnosis of Tanakan in order to slightly adjust their behavior and make the child more susceptible to learning. Alas, the drug does not help all children.
Reviews of "Tanakan" with autism are different. Most parents did not notice an improvement in behavior. Moreover, many children became even more locked in themselves. Other parents respond well about the drug: in children the severity of stereotypes has decreased, new words have appeared in the lexicon.
Use of the drug with increased craniocerebral pressure in a child
In complex childbirth, an elevated craniocerebral pressure in children is often diagnosed. Reviews of neurologists about "Tanakan" in brain injury are often negative.
With this diagnosis, it is important to establish the timely withdrawal of fluid from the body, in parallel with these processes, take medications to restore cerebral circulation. With increased CMD, "Tanakan" is prescribed relatively rarely, especially for children.
Doctors' opinion: is it worth giving Tanakan to children?
Despite the fact that the drug has established itself as relatively safe and effective, the instruction still warns that it is undesirable to give it to children and adolescents. When a doctor writes a prescription for Tanakan to a child, he, in fact, takes responsibility for possible negative consequences.
Parents should also be on the lookout and immediately stop taking the first symptoms of drug intolerance in the child. Despite the warning in the instructions, some neuroscientists are sure that Tanakan is an excellent drug for restoring cerebral circulation at any age.