Mexidol tablets p / o 125mg, No. 30

- disorders of blood circulation of the brain with an acute nature of the course;
-discirculatory encephalopathy - vascular lesion of the brain, 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

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.

Active ingredient: ethylmethylhydroxypyridine succinate (2-ethyl-6-methyl-3-hydroxypyridine succinate) - 125.0 mg.
Excipients : lactose monohydrate - 97.5 mg; povidone - 25.0 mg; magnesium stearate -2.50 mg.
Film shell: opadry II white 33G28435 - 7.5 mg (hypromellose - 3.0 mg, titanium dioxide - 1.875 mg, lactose monohydrate - 1.575 mg, polyethylene glycol (macrogol) - 0.6 mg, triacetin - 0.45 mg).

- 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.

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.

Dosing and Administration
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 overdose, drowsiness may develop.