When treating various disorders of the nervous system and the psyche, the drug Acefen( meclofenoxate) is often prescribed.
Also the use of this drug helps to quickly restore the body after various craniocerebral injuries and severe stress.
The drug is produced in the form of tablets with a round shape. Top of the tablets are covered with food wrap, the dosage of each is 100 mg of active ingredient.
The tablets are placed in the cell type blisters, each containing 10 capsules. Blisters are contained in a package of cardboard backing of 5 pieces.
One tablet contains 100 mg of active ingredient - meclofenoxate.
Contents
- Pharmacological properties of
- What are the infringements of the drug
- Contraindications for the admission
- Dosage and dosage regimens
Pharmacologicalproperties of
Acefen has nootropic and psychostimulating effects.
The main pharmacological properties of the drug:
- the drug has a metabolic effect, while it positively affects the state of metabolic processes in the cerebral cortex;
- , under the influence of the drug, there is an increase in the level of acetylcholine in the synapses;
- has a stimulating effect on the mnestic functions and processes of mental activity of the brain;
- has a positive effect on the state of blood supply and energy processes;
- has antihypoxic effect;
- has a moderate psychostimulatory effect;
- due to the active components of the drug enhances the resistance of the brain to stressful situations and other negative effects.
In the body the drug passes into the form of free radical inhibitors - n-chlorophenoxyacetic acid and dimethylaminomethanol. Excretion occurs through the kidneys along with urine and calves.
At what infringements are taken the drug
The drug Acefen is usually used in combination with other therapeutic treatment for the following disorders:
- asthenic condition;
- of discirculatory encephalopathy;
- in the aftermath of craniocerebral injury;
- cerebrovascular accident;
- obsessive-compulsive disorder;
- during the diencephalic syndrome;
- depressive conditions;
- is a neurotic disorder.
Contraindications to the use of
It is not recommended to use this medication under the following conditions:
- when there are negative reactions to the constituent elements of the medication;
- is a strong stimulation;
- various infectious diseases;
- psychosis;
- for conditions with increased anxiety.
Dosage and Administration Schemes for
Acephenes should be taken orally. The tablet should be washed down with enough water, the capsule should be taken in its entirety, it should not be chewed or broken. It is best to take the drug after a meal.
The recommended dosage for children should be approximately 200-400 mg per day. The optimal dosage for adults should be 250-500 mg three times a day. The period of therapeutic treatment should be from one to three months. Improvement of the condition usually occurs several weeks after the start of therapy.
The drug Acefen can be used in conjunction with other drugs of nootropic type.
Use during pregnancy and breastfeeding
The effect of active ingredients during pregnancy has not been studied. For this reason, it is not desirable to take this medication during pregnancy.
It can be prescribed by a doctor only in those cases when the expected positive effect for the mother will be much higher than the expected harm for the child.
During breastfeeding, this remedy is not recommended. At the time of treatment, it is better to give up breastfeeding.
What side-effects of
may occur During use of the medicine, the following unpleasant symptoms may occur:
- the occurrence of various allergic reactions;
- pain in the stomach;
- occurrence of heartburn;
- sensation of anxiety, fear;
- sleep disorders, namely insomnia;
- may show an increase in appetite.
If the drug is taken in patients with schizophrenia, anxiety, delirium, increased frequency of hallucinations, and a feeling of fear may increase.
In general, during the use of the drug, there are rarely any side effects. Usually they are weakly expressed and pass independently on the first days of medical therapy.
Special instructions for
When using Acefen, it is worth paying attention to the following nuances:
- It is necessary to closely monitor patients who have various disorders of the stomach and intestines, as well as hemorrhagic diathesis, Crohn's disease, hematological disorders. When these disorders occur, the use of the drug should be stopped.
- If patients have liver disorders, then the drug should be started with a dosage of 150 mg.
- During the use of the drug in therapeutic treatment, it is necessary to abandon the management of the car and carry out activities that require increased attention.
- If together with the drug to use acetylsalicylic acid and other non-steroid drugs, then side effects may increase.
- It is not recommended to use with Methotrexate, because there is a possibility of increasing the concentration and toxicity of the last component in the blood plasma.
Practical experience of using
We offer to study the review of the doctor and reviews of patients who took Acefen in one form or another.
Acephen is a nootropic drug with a psychostimulating effect. Its use helps to eliminate various disorders of the central nervous system.
This drug is often prescribed for asthenia, which is accompanied by severe stress, exhaustion, loss of strength.
Also it can be used after various craniocerebral injuries, which had a negative impact on the nervous system. Acefen improves blood circulation in the brain, due to this quickly restores the central nervous system, improves the psyche and promotes rapid normalization of the general condition of the whole organism. You can take it yourself, the medicine in the pharmacy is sold without a prescription.
Doctor psychotherapist, expert of the site Neurodok
Her husband after a head injury began to have problems with the nervous system. He became inconsiderate, began to forget everything. In addition, he began to get tired constantly that he had not been seen before.
As a result, the doctor recommended the drug Acefen to improve the cerebral circulation. What surprised me was that the product is sold in a pharmacy without a prescription, so you can take it yourself. There are practically no side effects. In addition, after the husband started taking medicine, he became much better, he became collected, attentive.
Oksana, 39 yo
Mom has a stroke after a stroke. She was prescribed various nootropic drugs.
In addition, the doctor recommended taking the medicine Acefen to improve the state of the nervous system and blood circulation of the brain.
I do not know what exactly from the appointed had such a positive effect, but my mother managed to recover quickly after a stroke. Remarkably, the improvement was observed after the application of Meclofenoxate.
Love, 45 years
Purchase of the drug and its analogues
The packing price of Acephene with a dosage of 100 mg and the number of tablets of 50 pieces is 220 rubles, but in pharmacies practically does not occur and you can buy analogues of this drug:
- Omaron;
- Pyracetam;
- Encephalbol;
- Vinpocetine;
- Glycine;
- Ginkoum;
- Bravinton;
- Amylonosar;
- Vinpotropil;
- Nootropil;
- to the Pikogam.
The drug Acefen is dispensed from pharmacies without a doctor's prescription. Store the drug should be in a cool dry place, which does not reach the sun's rays. The storage period is not more than three years.
