The medicine "Pantogam" has a nootropic (improving mental activity) effect, stimulates metabolic processes, and enhances resistance to hypoxia. The drug has anticonvulsant activity. The tool helps to lengthen the action of barbiturates, reduces the intensity of reactions to painful stimuli. The drug does not have a significant effect on the bioelectrical functions of the brain, peripheral cholinergic and adrenoreactive structures.
The drug has a short-term hypotensive effect of a moderate nature. The agent is low-toxic. In the course of clinical studies, an improvement in the condition of patients with brain (cerebral) insufficiency, a decrease in motor excitability, activation of mental activity and an increase in physical performance have been established. The effectiveness of the drug was observed on the basis of hyperkinetic disorders, with parkinsonism, epilepsy, trembling of the limbs (tremor), as well as with stuttering in the clonic form and neuroleptic syndrome.
Destination
Shown the drug "Pantogam" for a child suffering from oligophrenia, mentalinsufficiency, with speech delay. In complex therapy, the drug is recommended for epilepsy, especially for polymorphic seizures or small seizures.
The effectiveness of the drug for inflammation in the facial nerve is noted: the remedy eliminates pain. In combination with anticonvulsant drugs, the Pantogam medication is prescribed for a child with pathologies of the central nervous system of an infectious nature, epilepsy with elements of lethargy, TBI. Indications include subcortical hyperkinesias caused by antipsychotic drugs, including.
Pantogam medicine. Instructions for use
Children are recommended to take 0.25-0.5 g per dose. The drug is intended for oral administration. Daily dosage - 0.75-3 g. The duration of therapy is from one to four months. In especially severe cases, treatment lasts up to six months. Repeated therapy is carried out after a 3-6-month break. The frequency of taking the drug "Pantogam" for a child is 3-6 times a day.
Side effect
During therapy, the development of allergic reactions is likely. In particular, inflammation of the nasal mucosa or the outer ocular membrane may occur. In some cases, there is a rash on the skin.
If these adverse effects or other negative effects that are not described in the annotation appear, the drug should be discontinued and consult a doctor.
Contraindications
Pantogam medication is not recommended for a child with intolerancecomponents, impaired renal activity. Contraindications also include phenylketonuria (for the suspended dosage form) due to the fact that the syrup contains aspartame.
Additional information about the drug "Pantogam" (for children)
The price of the medicine is from 300 rubles. With an overdose, there is an increase in the intensity of side effects. In case of poisoning with the drug, you should visit a specialist. Symptomatic therapy is prescribed in such cases.
