Gliatilin is a nootropic drug, which must be used with caution in the treatment of children. It is able to restore cerebral circulation and improve the metabolism of brain cells. However, its main purpose is to improve the conduction of nerve impulses in the cerebral cortex.
Gliatilin for children: indications for use
The advisability of using gliatilin in childhood is possible to treat the consequences of craniocerebral trauma in a child in an acute period, accompanied by a disturbance of consciousness, a coma, in the presence of symptoms of brain damage.
The effectiveness of prescription of this drug for children suffering from autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD in children ) is proved, as it successfully helps to correct the changes in the behavioral and emotional-personal sphere of the child.
Gliatilin for children: dosage
If the neurologist prescribed the course of this medication, then the question for parents is how to give gliatilin to children if it is available in capsules. Gliatilin capsules for young children (up to two years) are not prescribed, because it needs to be swallowed completely, which is difficult at such an early age.
Children older than 2 years are given the following dosage: 1 capsule twice a day for at least 2 months.
Most often the doctor prescribes gliatilin to children in the form of injections. The necessary quantity and volume of injections is prescribed by a neurologist in each individual case separately.
If the child is in a coma, the injections are initially used for intramuscular injection, and after the child has regained consciousness, he is given a course of gliatilin in the form of capsules. In the rehabilitation period after a traumatic brain injury, gliatilin allows you to restore the basic functions of the brain (thinking, memory, imagination).
Gliatilin: contraindications
It is not recommended to give gliatilin to children under the age of two, since there have been no clinical trials of this age group. Children older than two years prescribe the drug under the close supervision of a neurologist.
In case of an overdose, allergic reactions and nausea are possible. If side effects occur, you need to reduce the dosage or stop using gliatilin completely.
It should be remembered that gliatilin is a potent medicine, therefore it is not recommended to engage in self-medication and give it to your child yourself without consulting a neurologist.