Faced with the need to use anti-anxiety medications, many will choose Tenoten. This is a homeopathic remedy that can have a calming effect on the central nervous system and normalize the ratio of nerve mediators located in the brain.
Indications for use
As a rule, Tenoten is prescribed to patients who have been diagnosed with:
- neurosis-like and neurotic conditions;
- disorders accompanied by increased stress, stress, anxiety, irritability, the appearance of vegetative reactions;
- certain psychosomatic diseases;
- moderate lesions of the central nervous system, which are characterized by instability of the emotional state, decreased memory, irritability, autonomic disorders.
For some violations, an analog of Tetoten may be recommended. The only remedy that can become its direct substitute is the Proproten-100 preparation. It is available in the form of drops or tablets.
Features of Tenoten
The specified drug is available in the form of lozenges. It contains antibodies to the brain-specific
protein S-100 in the form of a water-alcohol mixture. It is an active form of the active substance. It contains no more than 10
-15 ng / g.
As indicated by the instructions for use attached to the Tenoten preparation (analogues must have the same properties), the drug has an anti-anxiety and calming effect. In this case, there are no undesirable side effects in the form of hypnogenic or muscle relaxant manifestations. It should have an antidepressant, antiasthenic, stress-protective effect.
It can also be used for intoxication, hypoxia, and in cases of acute circulatory disorders in the brain. It should limit the area of damage and have a neuroprotective effect.
The use of the drug "Tenoten"
For the treatment of these conditions, you can use 1 or 2 tablets, which must be absorbed in the mouth until completely dissolved. The frequency of admission is 2 times a day. The drug is drunk in a course of 1-3 months.
But if for 3-4 weeks the effect of using the product is invisible, it is advisable to consult a specialist. Perhaps he will recommend increasing the frequency of taking the drug or will pick up another analogue of Tenoten.
The indisputable advantages of this tool include the safety of its administration. No side effects were observed when using it in the amounts indicated in the instructions. In addition, for the entire time that the drug is on the market, there have been no cases of overdose. Despite the absence of side effects, the drug was not tested on pregnant and lactating women.
Children's release form
Use the product only for adults. For children and adolescents, the analogue of Tenoten is recommended - Tenoten for Children. It is prescribed to all patients under the age of 18 years. The concentration of the active substance in the water-alcohol mixture of the drug is 10 -16 ng / g.
The drug is taken 1 tablet up to 3 times daily. The course should last from 1 to 3 months. But if necessary, it can be extended up to six months. In some cases, it is advisable to repeat it after 1-2 months.
No side effects, cases of overdose or incompatibility of this drug with other agents were detected. But you can use only children over 3 years of age, the product "Tenoten children." Analogs can be found for younger children. Indications for its use are the following diagnoses:
- neurosis-like disorders;
- neurotic conditions.
They may be accompanied by increased irritability, anxiety, autonomic disorders, problems with behavior and attention.
The nuances of using the drug "Protroten-100"
But not everyone is prescribed Tenoten. Its analogs are chosen by many people. One of such substitutes is the Proproten-100 tool. It contains affinity purified antibodies to the S-100 protein. Pack tablets in polymer cans.
The drug is able to exert a modifying effect on brain structures that are involved in the acquisition of alcohol dependence. When this problem occurs, it leads to a normalization of the state, increases the brain's resistance to possible toxic effects and hypoxia.
When taking, side effects associated with individual intolerance to the drug are possible. In isolated cases, there was a violation of eye accommodation, which lasted up to 10 minutes.
Drug dosage
The main purpose of the drug is to relieve
withdrawal symptoms of moderate or mild form caused by the use of alcohol. In a hangover state, it is recommended to use the indicated Tenoten analogue according to the following scheme:
- for 2 hours - 1 tablet (10 drops) every 30 minutes;
- over the next 8 hours - 1 tablet (10 drops) hourly.
When the condition improves, it is enough to drink the drug every 3 hours for 2 or 3 days. If the symptoms worsen, then it is necessary to attach other drugs that are traditionally used to detoxify the body.
Relapse can be prevented if you drink 1 tablet (10 drops) 1-2 times daily for 2-3 months.
Possible substitutes
If you are looking for an analogue of Tenoten, drugs from other groups may be cheaper. It can be means with similar indications for use, but with another active substance.
According to patients, it can be safely replaced with valerian tablets or motherwort tincture. These funds are much cheaper than Tenoten. Analogs also have a sedative effect, reduce the manifestation of symptoms of neurotic conditions. Some say it’s better to replace Tenoten with the usual Glycine or Notta.
If you choose medications with similar indications for use, you can see that it is very easy to choose what you can drink instead of “Tenoten”. Analogs, substitutes for this drug: “Cebrilizin”, “Cytoflavin”, “Cortexin”, “Cerebrolysin”, “Antifront”. But these drugs are often prescribed for circulatory disorders in the brain tissue, with stress, which are accompanied by impaired memory, insomnia, and overwork. Some of them, such as Cerebrolysin, are used in Alzheimer's disease.
Instead, children can be given "Glycine", "Kindinorm." They are able to reduce increased irritability, hyperactivity, help to concentrate, restore sleep.
Price policy
Despite the fact that the price of Tenoten is not too high, many want to find more affordable substitutes. Often they pay attention to the tool "Protroten". But it cannot be said that this is a cheap analogue of Tenoten. If the price of Tenoten is about 200 rubles, then Protroten-100 in tablets costs a little more than 150 rubles. But for drops in a jar of 25 ml will have to give 250 rubles. Moreover, despite the same active substance, they have different indications for use. If in the Proproten-100 agent the content of the active component is 3 mg, then in the Tenoten preparation it is diluted in an aqueous-alcoholic solution at a concentration of 10 -15 ng / g.
It is better to choose substitutes from nootropic drugs in which other active components. For example, a package of “Glycine” can be bought for 28 rubles. But it is advisable to replace this remedy only on the recommendation of the Tenoten Childrens doctor. Analogs for adults are a little easier to choose.
They can use Notta pills. But they are more expensive - 12 pcs. will cost 218 rubles. The drug Notta, produced in the form of drops, is no less popular: 20 ml will cost 253 rubles. In case of neurotic disorders, decreased mental activity, decreased performance and decreased concentration of attention, Pantogam Asset can be used. 60 capsules of this product cost about 500 rubles.