"Aminalon" acts as a means with nootropic and psychostimulating effect. Next, consider the instructions for its use, get acquainted with the analogues of the drug and reviews about it.
Structure
As part of this drug, only one active ingredient is included, which is gamma-aminobutyric acid, containing 0.5 grams in each tablet. In addition, there are auxiliary substances in the form of microcrystalline cellulose, anhydrous colloidal silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate and so on.
Essential drug information
According to the instructions for use of "Aminalon", its main component can stimulate the metabolism in the brain, helping to neutralize and remove toxic substances. This has a beneficial effect on the work of thinking and memory. Thanks to the effect of the drug, the restoration of speech and motor functions is accelerated. In addition, this drug helps to reduce blood pressure and has a positive effect on the condition of patients who have diabetes.
Pharmacokinetics of the drug
What else does the instructions for use tell us? Aminalon is rapidly absorbed from the digestive system. This drug reaches its maximum blood concentration in about an hour. The breakdown of the drug occurs in the kidneys, after which it is excreted through the urine from the body. Next, find out in what cases doctors prescribe this drug.
Indications for use
According to the instructions for use, "Aminalon" is prescribed in the following cases:
- Atherosclerosis of the cerebral arteries, which is accompanied by softening of the brain.
- The development of arterial hypertension.
- Amid the effects of brain injuries.
- Circulatory disturbance in the area of the brain.
- The presence of vascular diseases, especially with headaches or dizziness.
- The appearance of violations in memory, problems with speech.
- Attention problems due to chronic cerebral and vascular insufficiency.
- The presence of alcoholic polyneuritis and encephalopathy.
- The presence of symptoms of motion sickness.
Application for children
For children, the medicine “Aminalon” is prescribed to treat the effects of birth and brain injuries, as well as against a background of reduced mental activity. Also, this remedy is prescribed to children in case of mental retardation or in the presence of cerebral palsy. It is advisable to take it in small patients and with a symptom of motion sickness. This is also confirmed by the instructions for the use of "Aminalon".
Contraindications
The tool acts as a fairly safe drug and almost does not have any contraindications. This drug is not prescribed for people with hypersensitivity to its active component. Also, "Aminalon" is undesirable in the presence of acute kidney or liver failure.
The method of application of a medical drug
As indicated by the instructions for use with Aminalon tablets, it is recommended that they be taken half an hour before meals. They need to be washed down with a small amount of water. The daily dosage of the drug is usually divided into two doses. Therapy begins with small doses, which are gradually increased throughout the treatment course. This is confirmed by the instructions for use with the drug "Aminalon".
The duration of treatment is usually determined by the doctor, taking into account the general condition of the patient. Therapy with this drug can reach from two weeks to a couple of months. If necessary, after six months, the doctor may prescribe a second course.
For the treatment of adults in the first five days, the daily dose of the drug is 0.5 grams, after which the norm increases to 2 grams. As for children, they are prescribed the drug depending on their age. As a rule, children under three years of age are advised to take 1 gram of the drug per day. At the age of four to six years, 1.5 grams are prescribed. And for children who are older than seven years, the doctor usually prescribes 2 grams.
The drug is often used to treat motion sickness - the so-called motion sickness. In this case, children are prescribed twice daily 250 mg of “Aminalon” (instructions for use take this into account), and adults are prescribed 500 mg. It is recommended to use the medication for four days. According to a similar scheme, you can use the drug in order to prevent motion sickness.
Overdose of the drug and possible consequences
The drug is low toxic, therefore, an overdose is likely only with the use of extremely high doses of the drug - from ten grams or more, if done simultaneously. So tells us the instructions for use. In injections "Aminalon" is not released, and you should be careful with tablets.
Signs of an overdose are nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, and so on. Also, a person's body temperature may increase, and the general condition will be sluggish. Special treatment in case of overdose is not provided. All you need is to rinse your stomach, use activated charcoal and take enveloping products.
Adverse reactions
According to the instructions for use and reviews of "Aminalon", in some situations, certain side effects may occur. For example, the following conditions may occur:
- Temperature increase.
- The appearance of an upset digestive system, nausea or vomiting is not ruled out.
- The occurrence of problems with sleep.
- Presence of blood pressure lability.
In the event that, against the background of the use of the drug, such signs are observed in the patient, the dose of “Aminalon” should be reduced, after which the patient's condition should be normalized. Next, find out what patients and doctors report about the drug presented.
Reviews of patients and doctors
Reviews about this drug are mostly positive. Patients who took "Aminalon", note primarily its positive effect on the functioning of memory. Relatives of the elderly report that these pills helped keep their grandparents a clear memory for many years.
“Aminalon” copes well even with most of the symptoms of motion sickness; it quickly stops severe vomiting and weakness. Parents' reviews confirm that this drug helps children to improve memory and attentiveness, which is especially important for students in the framework of education. Some mothers and fathers note that the use of Aminalon helped to overcome the delay in the development of their child.
True, in the reviews it is noted that to eliminate the consequences of brain injuries, "Aminalon" is far from always effective. In particular, these tablets do not help if the patient started taking the drug without first consulting a doctor. There are also observations that after several days of using Aminalon, some patients experienced allergic reactions in the form of itching. This is likely to indicate an incorrect dosage.
Doctors in their comments insist that “Aminalon” is practically non-toxic and does not give serious side effects. However, they advise against self-medication and do not prescribe this drug for yourself. To date, there are already drugs that penetrate better into the brain tissue of the brain than Aminalon. Thus, doctors report the emergence of even more successful developments in the pharmaceutical market.
Based on the reviews and instructions for use with Aminalon tablets, the following benefits should be attributed to the benefits:
- Low toxicity.
- The presence of a minimal risk of adverse reactions.
- High efficiency in the restoration of speech functions and memory preservation.
- High level of safety for children and elderly patients. But there are still some drawbacks, so the main condition for safe use is to consult with your doctor first.
- The drug copes well even with the most severe symptoms of motion sickness.
Among the shortcomings of "Aminalon" in the reviews are the following disadvantages:
- This drug is far from always perfectly coping with the effects of brain injuries.
- To achieve positive effects, a fairly long course of treatment is required.
- The active substance of the drug is able to penetrate into the brain tissue only in small quantities.
We reviewed the instructions for the use of "Aminalon".
Analogues of the drug
Among the analogues should be called a fairly effective tool called "Amilonosar." This is a nootropic drug that normalizes cerebral circulation. It is used to treat cerebrovascular insufficiency, in addition, this tool is used to treat vegetovascular dystonia, asthenia and anxiety. As part of the course of treatment, this analogue improves memory by stimulating speech function and normalizing sleep. The active ingredient of the drug is aminobutyric acid. Aminolosar, like Aminalon, is available in tablet format, and an injection solution is also sold under this brand.
Contraindications with the peculiarities of use are completely similar to Aminalon. But compared with the described drug, the analogue is able to penetrate better into the brain tissue, which significantly enhances the positive effect of the drug and makes it very competitive. Compared with Aminalon, this medication is characterized by more pronounced adverse reactions. The cost is around a hundred rubles, which is slightly cheaper than the price of “Aminalon”.
The “Fezam” analogue belongs to the group of nootropic and hamkergic medicines. Due to its active components (cinnarizine and piracetam), this medication has a vasodilating effect, improving cerebral circulation and activating the energy process in the head. It is prescribed as part of the treatment of circulatory disorders in the brain. He also copes with impaired concentration, increasing the level of thought processes and memory.
The drug is released in the form of capsules. Contraindications are the same. According to the instructions for use and reviews, the analogue of "Aminalon" overdose usually manifests itself in the form of increased irritability. "Fezam" is used in the treatment of a wider list of diseases. The cost of the analogue is approximately similar to the price of “Aminalon”.