Modern medicine has reached great heights in the treatment of most diseases. Many tools really help in a variety of situations. This article will focus on a drug that is designed to treat problems with blood circulation in the human brain. This is Quanil. Instructions for use and a lot of other information about this drug are present in the article.
Composition of the medical medicinal product "Kvanil"
The drug, also called QUANILÒ, consists of such an active ingredient as citicoline, as well as excipients, including such as sorbitol solution (E 420), glycerin, sodium methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E 219), sodium propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E 217), sodium propylene glycol, sodium saccharin, potassium sorbate, Ponceau 4R (E 124). Also in the composition of the drug there are flavorings, citric acid and, of course, purified water. All components are listed here. Be careful, some components can cause allergicreaction.
Dosage forms and drug group
This medicine can be found in pharmacies and also ordered online on the Internet. It exists in both liquid and oral tablet form. The syrup is a clear pink liquid. Tablets are the classic version in the shell. It is worth noting that the drug "Kvanil", the instructions for use of which are placed below, refers to psychostimulant and nootropic drugs.
Indications for use of Kvanil (syrup), instructions for use:
- Circulatory disorders in the human brain, especially in the acute phase.
- Treatment of consequences or complications after circulatory disorders in the patient's brain.
- In traumatic brain injuries, as well as their consequences.
- In neurological disorders (cognitive, motor, sensory), which are provoked by cerebral pathology of vascular or degenerative origin.
Contraindications:
- Do not use in case of hypersensitivity to any of the components of the drug.
- Do not use if the parasympathetic nervous system is hyperactive.
- Do not prescribe or take the drug at the same time as medicines containing meclofenoxate.
With regard to interactions with other drugs, the citicoline present in the composition of the drug increases the effect of levodopa.
Features of the use of the drug
Here you will learn about the features of using the Kvanil tool. The instruction says that the preparation contains the Ponceau 4R dye, which can cause an allergic reaction in the form of an asthmatic attack, especially in patients with hypersensitivity to acetylsalicylic acid.
If the patient has an intolerance to some sugars, it is imperative to consult a doctor before taking Kvanil, since the preparation contains a sorbitol solution. Allergic reactions to methyl paraben and propyl parahydroxybenzoate, which are part of the drug, are also possible.
Overdose and possible side effects
There have been no cases of overdose with Kvanil, both in the form of syrup and tablets. As for the adverse reactions of the human body to the medicine, the following cases are possible:
- Mental disorder in the form of hallucinations.
- Severe headache and dizziness.
- Hypertension, hypotension and tachycardia.
- Short of breath.
- Nausea, diarrhea and vomiting.
- General disorders in the form of chills, allergic reactions, edema. Among these reactions, the following are possible: rash, itching, purpura, anaphylactic shock and angioedema.
If you are allergic to the drug, you should immediately take it and consult a doctor. He will select a remedy that can replace Quanil.
Methods of application and dosage of syrup
Kvanil, the instructions for use of which says that it can be taken orally regardless of the meal time, has a not too complicated regimen, but it is set individually.
The recommended adult dose is 500 mg (5 ml) to 2000 mg (20 ml) in 24 hours. The dose is usually divided into 2-3 times.
As for the method of using the syrup, in the case of preliminary mixing with a small amount of water, “Kvanil” is drunk using a measuring cup. After each use, this cup must be washed without fail, removing the remnants of the medicine. To measure the dose, as a rule, a pink plastic syringe is used, which comes with Kvanil. It can be found in the box.
The dosage of the syrup and the duration of treatment are set depending on the severity of brain tissue damage and are prescribed by the doctor individually. For elderly patients, dose adjustment is not required.
Features of use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding
As for the features of the use of Kvanil (syrup) during pregnancy or lactation, unfortunately, there is simply no sufficient data. Also, nothing is known about the passage of citicoline into breast milk and its effect directly on the fetus. For this reason, during pregnancy and lactation, Kvanil is prescribed only if the expected benefit to the mother significantly outweighs the potential risk to the fetus.
If we talk about the ability of the agent to influence the rate of reactions while driving or using other mechanisms, then adverse reactions from the central nervous system are possible, but only in some and quite rare cases.
Use of the drug by children
"Kvanil", the instructions for use of which do not have sufficient information about the reaction of the child's body to the drug, is used to treat children only in cases of extreme and urgent need.
Insufficient data regarding the use of the drug in the treatment of babies. Therefore, "Kvanil" is used only in emergency cases, if the benefits that are expected from the application significantly outweigh the risks to the child.
There are several analogues of the drug, among which it is important to note the following: Neurodar, Neuroxon, Ceraxon (complete analogues); "Lira", "Neocebron", "Somazina" (analogues in other forms of release).
Kvanil storage conditions
The drug should be stored in its original packaging at a temperature not exceeding 25 degrees Celsius. Freezing or refrigeration is prohibited. During storage, slight opalescence may occur, which will disappear if the preparation is kept at room temperature (approximately 20 degrees Celsius). Be sure to hide the product out of the reach of children. If the bottle is opened, then Kvanil cannot be stored in this form for more than 4 weeks.
Kvanil tablets
Are thereother forms of release means "Kvanil"? Tablets, the instructions for use of which tell us that there is also an alternative name for the drug "Citicoline", are 500 milligram film-coated capsules. It is also important to know that "Cytocoline" is an international, but non-proprietary term for "Quanil" tablets.
The indications for the use of the medicine differ from the syrup in only a few points. In addition to the above indications, a stroke is also added. The contraindications remain the same. Side effects also include fever or fever, and tremors may also occur.
Otherwise, all the indications and contraindications for these two forms of medicine are the same, because their composition is almost the same.
"Kvanil-500", instructions for tablets
For use, experts recommend a dose of approximately 500-2000 milligrams per 24 hours in a 1-4 tablet format. Dorisovka is adjusted depending on the severity of the symptoms of the disease or injury, and also depends on the general condition of the patient. As with Kvanil syrup, elderly patients do not need dosage adjustments. We hope that Kvanil 500, the instructions for use of which have been described here, will help you.
In conclusion, it is worth saying that the drug is used in quite serious situations when people are faced with difficult diseases and head injuries. ForIt is quite risky for children and pregnant women to take this medication due to the lack of information about its effect on the body in their case. This does not mean that the remedy will necessarily harm patients. Just use it only when absolutely necessary. And the decision must be made by the doctor.
As for the reviews about the drug, at the moment there are not very many of them, because the medicine is used in severe cases, and such cases are not very common. Among the information that is publicly available, you can find quite controversial options. Patients are very happy with the restorative effect of "Quanil" or dissatisfied with the side effects. Once again, we can make sure that all medicines should be taken only after consulting a doctor, because the body of each of us is unique.
