Semax (Semax) nasal drops. Price, instructions for use, reviews

Semax is an effective medicine from the group of nootropics, possessing pronounced properties and improving the condition of patients with many disorders. Nasal drops are applied topically, but are well absorbed into the bloodstream and spread throughout the body. The price of the drug is high, but the effectiveness fully justifies it.

Characteristics of the drug

The drops contain the active component of the same name Semax, which is also called methionyl-glutamyl-phenylalanyl-prolyl-glycyl-proline.

The ingredient has not only nootropic, but also antihypoxic properties, and also stimulates the restoration of cells of the nervous system. A positive effect is noted not only on the central, but also on the peripheral nervous system, which makes it possible to use the drug for various neurological disorders.

The drug is highly effective, has a long list of indications for use:

• Atrophy of the optic nerve.
• Ischemic stroke in acute and subacute form.
• Encephalopathy.
• Neurological disorders in various forms.
• Deterioration of memory and concentration of attention against the background of neurological disorders or age-related changes.
• Transient ischemic attacks.
• The recovery period after undergoing surgery on the nervous system, brain and spinal cord injuries.
• Mental disorders in children over 5 years of age.
• Neuritis and neuralgia of toxic or allergic origin.

After penetration of the agent into the body, its active substance quickly spreads through the blood and stimulates cell regeneration. There is an improvement in memory and concentration. Patients with nervous disorders note the elimination of acute symptoms and a slowdown in the progression of the disorder.

The drug acts quickly and is well tolerated by the patient's body. The dosage form in the form of nasal drops is convenient to use, since many patients with neurological disorders cannot swallow tablets, and mono drops can be administered if swallowing is impaired.

Semax - nasal drops (the price of the product depends on the volume of the bottle), which are not used in case of intolerance to the components of the composition. They are also contraindicated in patients under 5 years of age, patients with anxiety disorders and acute psychosis. With a history of epilepsy, no medication is prescribed.

The period of lactation and bearing of a child is also considered a contraindication for drug therapy. A prerequisite for treatment is a preliminary examination by a specialist in order to exclude contraindications and determine a specific application regimen.

Basic instructions

The drug is used according to a certain scheme, which can vary depending on the individual patient and the characteristics of the course of the pathological condition. Usually, 1-2 drops are injected into each nasal passage. The procedure is repeated 3-4 times a day for 1-2 weeks. If necessary, the course is extended up to 3 weeks, but only according to individual indications.

The minimum dosage is used for the treatment of children over 5 years old, for adults, a one-time rate can be increased to 3 drops in each nasal passage. It is strictly forbidden to independently change the dosage and duration of the therapeutic course.

Treatment is often combined with other medications to improve effectiveness. Repeated courses are carried out after 2-3 months of a break, if the patient suffers from chronic forms of pathology or the desired therapeutic effect is not achieved.

Analogs

Semax - nose drops, the price of which is high, having analogues. Substitutes in most cases contain other components in the composition and are available in a different dosage form, but have similar properties. Many analogues can be found on pharmacy shelves, so only a doctor makes a choice based on diagnostic data and specific manifestations of the disease.

Nooclerin

A popular analogue based on deanol aceglumate. Despite the presence of another active substance, the drug has pronounced nootropic properties. It is available in the form of an oral solution. The drug does not have the antihypoxic effect of the original drug, but it is not considered less effective.

The main indications for the use of the drug:

• Depressive Disorders. The original does not apply for such a violation.
• Withdrawal symptoms in alcohol poisoning.
• Alcohol addiction.
• Deterioration of memory and concentration.
• The recovery period after suffering an ischemic stroke.
• Rehabilitation after traumatic brain injury.

The drug can also be prescribed for asthenic disorders in children, but only after they reach 10 years of age. The original can be used to treat patients over 5 years old, which is considered to be its advantage.

The scheme of therapy is somewhat different from that used when prescribing Semax, which is associated with the dosage form. The solution is intended for oral administration in 5-10 ml, depending on the symptoms and the specific disease.

Unlike the original, the analogue is used in long courses of 2 months, which makes it possible to achieve a more pronounced result. Like Semax, its substitute is not prescribed for pregnant and lactating women, patients with intolerance to the components of the composition. However, the original is allowed to be used for liver and kidney pathologies, unlike a substitute.

The analogue also more often provokes side reactions in the form of headaches, weight changes in one direction or another, and digestive disorders. The original is better tolerated by the body, which is considered to be its advantage. Nooclerin does not lead to the development of an overdose, provided it is used correctly.

Phezam

Semax has pronounced properties, but nasal drops are not always the most convenient dosage form for use. The price of the drug is high, so many patients choose substitutes with a more affordable cost and the same properties. For example, the drug Phezam has nootropic, antihypoxic properties, which makes it an affordable analogue of Semax.

There is no such component in the composition of the drug, since it has an effect due to the presence of piracetam and cinnarizine. The main difference between the substitute is that it has a vasodilating effect. This increases the effectiveness of therapy, improves blood circulation in tissues, especially in the vessels of the nervous system. The drug can be used to prevent various disorders.

It has a wider range of applications:

• Preventive courses to prevent the development of neuroses, migraines and some other diseases.
• Acute neuritis and neuralgia.
• Age-related changes, accompanied by a deterioration in memory, concentration of attention, a decrease in mental performance.
• Chronic neurological disorders.
• Dizziness and nausea associated with disorders of the vestibular apparatus.

The drug can be used in long courses, unlike the original. Treatment lasts from 3 to 8 weeks, depending on the severity of the manifestations and accompanying deviations.

The analogue is not available in liquid form, but in the form of capsules for oral use. The therapy regimen assumes the use of 3-4 capsules per day. The specific dose and duration of treatment is determined individually.

Like the original, the substitute is allowed to be used for the treatment of adults and children over 5 years old. However, the analogue is not used in the treatment of acute stroke, which is associated with impaired swallowing function in patients during this period. During rehabilitation, the medicine can be used.

The substitute is contraindicated for psychomotor agitation, like Semax, which is not prescribed for psychosis. However, an analogue is often prescribed to patients, even in the presence of liver and kidney pathologies.

The action of the capsules appears somewhat later than the effect of the drops. Despite this, they are actively used, which is associated with relative safety. An analogue is not prescribed for pregnant and lactating women.

Phezam does not often provoke complications, but with prolonged use, disorders arise with sides of the digestive system, manifested in the form of diarrhea, abdominal pain, disorders digestion.

Noofen

An effective substitute that has pronounced nootropic properties. The action is carried out due to the presence of aminophelinebutyric acid in the composition. The main difference between the remedy is that it has not only a nootropic, but also a tranquilizing, psychostimulating effect.

Thanks to this, the drug can be used for neuroses, asthenia, as well as some neurological disorders. Especially often, the drug is used to treat children with various disorders of the nervous system.

The drug is available in the form of oral capsules, as opposed to the original in the form of nasal drops. The therapy regimen assumes the use of the medication for 2-4 weeks, depending on the pathological condition.

The daily dosage is 2-3 capsules, it is determined individually. Unlike the original, the analogue has few contraindications. It is not prescribed for intolerance to the components of the composition, during lactation and pregnancy.

Semax is prescribed for children from 5 years old, while a substitute is indicated for patients from 3 years old. This is considered an advantage. The analogue rarely provokes adverse reactions and overdose, but the use should be agreed with the doctor.

The activity of the main ingredient in relation to pathologies provoked by nervous disorders and other deviations from the nervous system is noted. As with the use of other drugs in the form of capsules, their effect is not immediately noticed. Drops act faster than capsules, but in each case, the doctor individually selects the most suitable medication.

Encephabol

Semax - nasal drops (the price of the product is high for many patients), containing an effective component. However, Encephabol can also be effective, despite the presence of pyritinol in the composition as the main substance.

The mechanism of action of the drug is somewhat different from the original. The ingredient of the composition has nootropic properties, when it enters the body, it is concentrated in the tissues of the central nervous system, improves their nutrition and blood circulation.

As a result, there is an improvement in memory, concentration, and increased efficiency. When used for prophylactic purposes, there is a significant reduction in the risk of complications and rapid progression of the disease.

Encephabol, unlike Semax, is available in tablet form, which is convenient for patients to take. There is a dosage form of syrup, which is prescribed mainly for children. The drug has antioxidant properties, which helps to improve the condition of patients and stimulates the renewal of cells of the nervous system, increasing their functionality.

Like the original, the drug is prescribed for various neurological disorders, but the analog can also be used for atherosclerosis, encephalitis, encephalopathy in children and adults.

Often, a medication is prescribed for developmental delay and neuroses. The daily dosage of the drug, as with the original, is determined on an individual basis. The therapy is extended up to 4 weeks, depending on the patient's condition.

Children in most cases take syrup, adults - pills. The original is not used for such long courses. The substitute is considered no less effective, but in the acute period of stroke it is not prescribed. One of the main features of the analogue is the possibility of prescribing it to patients from the first days of life. Semax is indicated only for children over 5 years old.

When using the drug, negative reactions from the skin and the digestive tract can develop. Patients are worried about vomiting, nausea, and upset stools.

Many people talk about the appearance on the skin of a rash, areas of peeling and irritation. If complications appear, you should stop using the medication and visit a doctor.

Lucetam

An effective nootropic medication that can be classified as a substitute. The drug contains another active ingredient, piracetam, but its mechanism of action is similar to Semax.

The main substance helps to restore the cells of the nervous system, stimulates their renewal, and improves blood circulation. The activity of the drug is noted in relation to some neurological disorders, as well as age-related changes in the nervous system.

The tool helps to eliminate a nervous breakdown, prevents the progression of neurosis when used in the initial stages of a pathological condition. Unlike the original remedy, the analogue can be used for long courses of 3-6 weeks, not only for therapy, but also for the prevention of various complications.

In the acute period of cerebrovascular accident, the medicine in the form of tablets is not used, as well as in case of impaired swallowing function. The original in this case can be used when the need arises. The action of the analogue is somewhat milder, but it is assigned mainly to adults.

Unlike Semax, Lucetam is available in tablet form and as a solution for parenteral administration. This allows the use of a parenteral dosage form in the presence of pathologies of the digestive tract, accompanied by vomiting and upset stools.

The analogue has contraindications that are absent in the instructions for Semax:

• Hemorrhagic stroke.
• Bleeding of the digestive tract, as well as complications after injuries.
• Renal and hepatic failure in acute form.
• Blood pathologies in which there is a violation of the platelet formation process.
• Rehabilitation of the patient after undergoing surgery on the internal organs.

During lactation and pregnancy, the medicine is also not prescribed, like the original. The dosage and duration of the course in each case is determined depending on the severity of the manifestations of a particular disease.

When using an analogue, patients more often note the development of complications than when prescribing the original. They talk about an acute allergic reaction, manifested in the form of urticaria or Quincke's edema.

Olatropil

Semax - nose drops (the price of the product is not considered a guarantee of its high efficiency), which are additionally have antihypoxic properties, that is, they improve tissue nutrition as a result of normal intake to them oxygen.

Olatropil contains piracetam and aminalon. The tool has not only nootropic, but also psychostimulating properties, which makes it more versatile.

A substitute is produced in the form of capsules, unlike the original. This allows you to use it at home when the need arises. The drug is indicated for the detection of symptoms of neurological disorders, senile dementia and encephalopathy.

It can be prescribed during the recovery period after suffering an ischemic stroke and some other acute disorders, like the original. As part of a comprehensive treatment, the remedy is often used for mental disorders in children.

The original is indicated for children over 5 years old, but the substitute is allowed to be used in the therapy of patients from 8 years old. The dosage of capsules and the duration of use are determined individually, as in the treatment of Semax. The analogue is also not prescribed for lactating and pregnant women. The original can be used if there is a history of acute kidney and liver pathologies.

Unlike Semax, Olatropil often provokes complications from internal organs and systems:

• Ataxia.
• Headache and dizziness.
• Sleep disturbances or persistent drowsiness.
• Loss of appetite and indigestion.
• Increase in body temperature, up to fever.
• Deterioration in coordination.
• Depressive state.
• Acute urticaria or Quincke's edema.
• Diarrhea or persistent constipation.
• Weight gain.

Such disorders are considered a reason to immediately stop using the medication and visit a doctor. The drug can also provoke an overdose. The original very rarely leads to such complications.

If complications arise when using nasal drops, they quickly disappear after discontinuation of therapy. In the event of negative reactions during the use of a substitute, special treatment is usually required, often the patient is admitted to a hospital.

Price of funds

The original medication and its analogues have different prices, they are dispensed in most cases after presentation of a prescription from a doctor. Prices may vary from pharmacy to pharmacy.

Product name	Price
Semax	The price of the product ranges from 400-800 rubles.
Nooclerin	You can buy the medicine for about 400-500 rubles.
Phezam	The medicine costs about 200-300 rubles.
Noofen	The price of the medication is 550-700 rubles.
Encephabol	You can buy the drug for about 900-1100 rubles.
Lucetam	An affordable tool that costs about 180-400 rubles.
Olatropil	The average price of a medicine is about 300-400 rubles.

In different regions, the price may vary. It also differs depending on the amount of product in the package.

Semax - effective and relatively safe nasal drops with nootropic properties. The cost of the product is high, but this is justified by its effectiveness. If necessary, the doctor can select an analogue for the patient that has similar properties. In most cases, the substitutes have a different composition.

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