Gliatilin is a nootropic drug from a number of neuroprotective agents. The drug has been used for a long time in neurology. The active ingredient is choline alfoscerate, the auxiliary components are glycerin and purified water.
Instructions for use of the drug
The attending physician prescribes "Gliatilin" in childhood for the treatment of traumatic brain injury in the acute period: impaired consciousness, coma and signs of brain damage. There is also evidence of a positive result of the use of the nootropic drug in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and in the treatment of autism. Small patients over two years old are prescribed Gliatilin in the form of capsules. And at an earlier age - in the form of injections. However, in clinical practice, it is not recommended to use the drug for children under two years of age, since there are no data from safety trials of the drug.
Gliatilin restores thinking, imagination, memory and other brain functions in a child. Do not forget that the drug belongs to potent drugs, and you cannot use it yourself without consulting a neurologist.
The instructions for use say that children can drink capsules according to the standard scheme, as for adults. If side effects occur, the dosage must be reduced. Most neurologists recommend taking one capsule daily before meals. The capsule must not be chewed or crushed. But small children sometimes cannot swallow a large capsule, then it is necessary to pour out its contents and mix with water. The course of therapy is from 3 months to six months.
Characteristics of the drug
Gliatilin is contraindicated in patients with individual hypersensitivity to choline alfoscerate and other elements of the drug. The use of the drug causes such side effects as nausea, epigastric pain and confusion. If undesirable effects occur, you should contact your doctor to adjust the dosage.
A nootropic agent is able to restore cerebral circulation and metabolism in brain cells. After receiving a traumatic brain injury, it is necessary to start taking Gliatilin as soon as possible. The drug is especially effective in severe TBI with impaired consciousness.
The drug is dispensed from the pharmacy with a prescription. Its interaction with other drugs has not been established. Gliatilin is produced by the Italian pharmaceutical company ItalFarmaco. An analogue of this nootropic is the drugs Cerepro and Cereton.
