Mexidol tablets 125mg, No. 50

consequences of acute disorders of cerebral circulation, incl. after transient ischemic attacks, in the phase of subcompensation as preventive courses;

slight traumatic brain injury, the consequences of traumatic brain injury;

encephalopathy of various origins (dyscirculatory, dysmetabolic, post-traumatic, mixed);

vegetative dystonia syndrome;

mild cognitive disorders of atherosclerotic genesis;

anxiety disorders in neurotic and neurosis-like states;

ischemic heart disease (as part of complex therapy);

relief of withdrawal symptoms in alcoholism with a predominance of neurosis-like and vegetative-vascular disorders, post-withdrawal disorders;

conditions after acute intoxication with antipsychotic drugs;

asthenic conditions;

prevention of the development of somatic diseases under the influence of extreme factors and stress;

exposure to extreme (stress) factors.

Inside, 125Ц250 mg 3 times a day; the maximum daily dose is 800 mg (table 6).

The duration of treatment is 2Ц6 weeks; for relief of alcohol withdrawal - 5-7 days. The treatment is stopped gradually, reducing the dose within 2-3 days.

The initial dose is 125-250 mg (1-2 tablets) 1-2 times a day with a gradual increase until a therapeutic effect is obtained; the maximum daily dose is 800 mg (table 6).

The duration of the course of therapy in patients with coronary artery disease is at least 1.5Ц2 months. Repeated courses (on the recommendation of a doctor), preferably in the spring and autumn periods.

increased individual sensitivity to the drug;

acute renal failure;

acute liver failure.

Due to insufficient knowledge of the effect of the drug - children's age, pregnancy, breastfeeding.

Pharmacological action
Mexidol is an inhibitor of free radical processes, membrane protector with antihypoxic, stress-protective, nootropic, anticonvulsant and anxiolytic effects. The drug increases the body's resistance to the effects of various damaging factors (shock, hypoxia and ischemia, cerebral circulation disorders, alcohol and antipsychotic drugs (neuroleptics) intoxication).
Indications
- circulatory disorders of the brain with an acute nature of the course;
-discirculatory encephalopathy - vascular brain damage, characterized by a slow course, multifocal or diffuse type;
- vegetative-vascular dystonia;
-atherosclerosis;
- withdrawal syndrome (popularly known as 'withdrawal' and arising after a sharp cessation of the use of drugs or alcoholic beverages);
- other diseases, which are accompanied by tissue hypoxia;
- oral cavity problems: gingivitis, stomatitis, periodontitis, caries.
Contraindications -
age up to 12 years;
-period of pregnancy and lactation;
- acute renal failure;
-hepatic insufficiency of an acute nature;
- individual intolerance to the components of the drug.
In addition, patients with arterial hypertension accompanied by crises, as well as with low blood pressure, require special attention when taking Mexidol.
Method of administration and dosage
Inside, 125 - 250 mg 3 times a day; the maximum daily dose is 800 mg (6 tablets).
Duration of treatment - 2 - 6 weeks; for relief of alcohol withdrawal - 5 - 7 days. The treatment is stopped gradually, reducing the dose within 2-3 days.
The initial dose is 125 - 250 mg (1 - 2 tablets) 1 - 2 times a day with a gradual increase until a therapeutic effect is obtained; the maximum daily dose is 800 mg (6 tablets).
The duration of the course of therapy in patients with ischemic heart disease is at least 1.5 - 2 months. Repeated courses (on the recommendation of a doctor), preferably in the spring and autumn periods.
Side effects
From the digestive system: rarely - nausea, dry mouth.
Others: rarely - allergic reactions.
Overdose
In case of an overdose, drowsiness may develop.