Pikamilon is a nootropic drug that improves the functioning of the brain. Produced in tablets or in the form of a solution for intravenous administration. It has been used for a long time in medical practice. Pikamilon has in its composition nicotinoyl-aminobutyric acid, which has a wide range of action. It helps to optimize the blood supply to the brain, dilates the blood vessels, delivering oxygen to the tissues and brain cells, which stimulates mental activity, activates thinking and memory. Also, the component has a calming effect, reduces mental and physical stress, relaxes, but does not cause drowsiness. Thus, the drug is evaluated as an effective agent used in a number of different diseases. Low toxicity and low dosages give the possibility of using picamilone in pediatrics.
Pikamilon - indications for children
Pikamilon is prescribed for children with organic disorders of urination caused by circulatory disorders and hypoxia (state of oxygen starvation) It is used to restore the normal functioning of the bladder. The most effective in the treatment of neurogenic dysfunction of the urinary bladder, changes in urodynamics of the urinary tract.
Also applicable in cases of disturbance of psychomotor and speech development. However, experience with the use of picamilone in infants is limited. Official use of picamilon for children is allowed from 3 years. But today parents often face the question of whether it is possible to pikamilon infants, since this drug is often prescribed to children under 1 year to maintain muscle tone and overall development. Clarification of this issue is possible only with your doctor, depending on the existing problem.
Pikamilon for children - dosage
This drug is administered internally, regardless of food intake. It is produced in children's and adult dosage (0,02 g and 0,05 g respectively). The use of picamilon depends on the age of the child.
- children from three to ten years give 0.02 g 2 times a day;
- older than 10 years, 0.02 g 3 times a day;
- at the age of 11 to 15 years, take 0.05 g 2 times a day;
- children after 15 years are prescribed to 0.05 g 3 times a day.
On average, the treatment lasts about a month. Pikamilon is easily digested, rapidly dissolves in the stomach. This nootropic is not metabelized, but is excreted from the body unchanged in the urine. Distributed in the brain, adipose tissue and muscles.
Pikamilon - contraindications
The drug is low-toxic, therefore, its use is contraindicated only for children with increased sensitivity and allergic reaction to individual components of the drug. Also, its use in acute kidney diseases is prohibited.
Picamalon - side effects in children
Among the side effects are excessive overexcitation, hyperemia of the face, nausea. With an overdose of picamilone, there is an increase in the severity of adverse reactions. From the available
The wide spectrum of action of the given drug proves that its reception directly depends on the nature of the disease and the available symptoms. Pikamilon - a serious drug that has both direct and side effects, its use should be based only on the recommendations of the doctor, and not on the feedback and advice of others.