The drug pantokaltsin is widely used for the treatment of children of all kinds of disorders in the central nervous system. But it is not uncommon for a child to be prescribed pantokaltsin, and parents, fearful of negative reviews, are careful not to give it. Whether it is worth giving pantokaltsin to a child and how to do it correctly - let's talk about this article.
Pantokaltsin: indications
Pantokaltsin belongs to the group of nootropic drugs. In its composition pantokaltsin contains calcium salt of gopatenic acid, which has a wide spectrum of pharmacological action. In particular, it has a beneficial effect on metabolic processes in the brain, helping to maximize protein and glucose absorption and increasing the energy potential of cells. Pantokalcin has a calming effect on the nervous system and muscles, thereby helping to make the child less irritable, stimulates his mental abilities, relieves him of seizures.
Indications for the appointment of pantocalcin to children are:
- epilepsy;
- problems with urination - enuresis, pollakiuria, daytime incontinence;
- cerebral palsy;
- a clonic form of stuttering;
- delay of psycho-emotional development, perinatal CNS lesions;
- delay in speech development in children ;
- syndrome of hyperactivity with attention impairment;
- neuroses.
Pantokalcin: contraindications and side effects
Do not give pantocalcin to children who suffer from severe kidney disease, and also have increased sensitivity to the components of the drug.
As a result of taking pantocalcin in children, there may be various manifestations of allergic reactions: skin rashes, conjunctivitis, rhinitis. In rare cases, taking pantocalcin can cause tinnitus, headaches and drowsiness. In this case, the drug should be stopped and consulted by your doctor.
How to take pantocalcin for children?
Children take the drug 15-30 minutes after eating. A single dose of pantokaltsin for children should not exceed 0.5 grams, and a daily dose of 3 grams. The course of therapy is usually one to four months, in some cases - up to six months, followed by a break for 3-6 months. After the break, you can hold a second course. The drug has good absorption, does not accumulate in the body with prolonged use.
In case of an overdose of pantocalcin, no specific treatment is required, the stomach should be rinsed and activated charcoal should be taken.
Dosage of pantocalcin to children depends on the diagnosis:
- with delays in mental development and oligophrenia, a three-month course of treatment is prescribed for 0.5 g / 6 times a day;
- with epilepsy - a six-month course of treatment of 0.25-0.5 g / 3-4 times a day
- with nervous tics - a course of treatment lasting 1-4 months at 0.25-0.5 g / 3-6 times;
- with incontinence - treatment course lasting from 14 days to 3 months at 0.25-0.5 g / up to 10 times a day;
- with violation of speech development - a three-month course of treatment of 0.5 g / 3-4 times a day.
Can pantocalcin be given to infants?
Pantokalcin is available in the form of tablets, so it is usually prescribed to babies up to a year of its analogue in the form of syrup - pantogam . The reason for the appointment of pantokaltsin (pantogam) to infants is perinatal encephalopathy, which was caused by hypoxia. Children with such a diagnosis often suffer from headaches, late start talking, significantly lagging behind in development. To avoid such consequences, doctors prescribe a course of treatment with pantocalcin for children with perinatal encephalopathy.