Ceraxon for children is the best drug for neurological disorders in pediatrics

Description of the drug "Cerakson"

This drug has a large number of analogues. Each of them has its own pros and cons. If Ceraxon is not available, then the following procedure is indicated:

• "Aminalona";
• "Ampasse";
• gamma-aminobutyric acid;
• "Gleacera";
• "Gliatilina";
• "Glycine";
• glutamic acid;
• hopantenic acid;
• "Delecyta";
• "Demanola";
• "Intellana";
• calcium hopantenate;
• "Cortexina";
• "Lucetama";
• meclofenoxate hydrochloride;
• "Mexipridol";
• "Mexiprima";
• "Minisema";
• "Neurometa";
• "Nobena";
• "Nooclerina";
• "Noopepta";
• "Nootropil";
• "Noocetam";
• "Pantogama asset";
• "Pantocalcin";
• "Picamilon";
• "Pirabene";
• "Pyratropile";
• "Piracetam";
• "Pyriditol";
• "Pramistara";
• "Stamina";
• "Tenotena";
• "Phenibut";
• "Phenotropila";
• choline alfoscerate;
• "Holitilina";
• "Cebrilysin";
• "Cerebramina";
• "Cerebrilla";
• "Cerebrolysate";
• "Cerebrolysin";
• "Ceretona";
• "Cerutil";
• "Encephabola";
• "Escotropila".

Let's take a closer look at some of the similar nootropic drugs.

Analogues of the drug

The nootropic drug Ceraxon has analogues with an identical composition:

• Neupilept Sotex (injection solution, 125 mg, 5 amp.) – 535 rubles; 250 mg – 830 rub.;

• Recognan Alpha Wasserman (solution, 10 sachets of 10 ml, 100 mg) – RUB 1,359;
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• Ceresil Canon Armavir Biological Factory (injections, 250 mg, 5 amps) – 805 rub.

Almost any pharmacy has cheaper analogues in stock.

Among the famous:

• Vinpocetine (tablets, ampoules) – from 24 to 190 rubles per pack;

• Vinpotropil (capsules) – from 145 rubles;

• Cavinton (ampoules) – from 215 rubles.

Only the attending physician should decide what to replace Cerakson with, taking into account the real picture of the disease and the characteristics of the body.

Pharmacokinetic action

The active ingredient of the drug is citicoline.

The solution for oral administration is a transparent pink liquid with a characteristic strawberry odor.

Excipients:

• sorbitol;
• glycerol;
• methyl parahydroxybenzoate;
• propyl parahydroxybenzoate;
• glycerol formal;
• sodium citrate dihydrate;
• sodium saccharinate;
• crimson dye (Ponceau 4-R);
• strawberry flavor (strawberry essence 1487-S-Lucta);
• potassium sorbate;
• citric acid 50% solution;
• purified water.

30 ml - bottles (1) complete with a dispenser syringe - cardboard packs.

The solution for intravenous and intramuscular administration is transparent, colorless.

Excipients:

• hydrochloric acid 1 M or sodium hydroxide 1 M (up to pH 6.7-7.1;
• water d/i.

4 ml - ampoules (5) - contour cell packaging (1) - cardboard packs.

The solution for intravenous and intramuscular administration is transparent, colorless.

Excipients:

• hydrochloric acid 1 M or sodium hydroxide 1 M (up to pH 6.7-7.1);
• water d/i.

4 ml - ampoules (5) - contour cell packaging (1) - cardboard packs.

The medicine is available in the form of tablets, solution for intravenous and intramuscular administration, as well as for oral administration.

1. From the central and peripheral nervous system: severe headache, vertigo, hallucinations.
2. From the cardiovascular system: hypertension, arterial hypotension, tachycardia.
3. From the respiratory system: shortness of breath.
4. From the digestive tract: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.
5. From the immune system: allergic reactions, including rash, hyperemia, exanthema, urticaria, purpura, itching, angioedema, anaphylactic shock.
6. General reactions: chills, changes at the injection site.

In what forms should Ceraxon be given to a child? Reviews indicate that the release forms of the drug are as follows:

• Oral solution (often called syrup).
• Injection ampoules of 500 and 1000 mg.

Most often, strawberry syrup “Ceraxon” is prescribed to children. Feedback from parents after use is good.

Absorption is good regardless of the route of administration. Equal bioavailability for oral and intravenous administration. Increases the concentration of choline in the blood. It is distributed in the structure of the brain, embedded in cell membranes, and phospholipids are formed. Only 15% of the substance is excreted from the body. This is confirmed by reviews of the drug “Cerakson”. Ideal for children with delayed speech development.

The instructions for use for “Cerakson” indicate that the product is available in two versions: syrup for oral use and ampoules for injection (both intramuscular and intravenous). In some cases, it makes sense to combine both of these forms, sometimes to first conduct a course of injections, then use syrup as maintenance therapy.

The main active ingredient of the drug is citicoline. This substance helps improve the function of ion exchange pumps in the membranes of nervous system cells. As a result of regular use, the strength of the walls of the membrane of neurons (nerve cells) increases and strengthens, thanks to which it is possible to reduce cerebral edema, increase cognitive abilities, reduce psycho-emotional stress and manifestations of various types of psychoses.

In people with traumatic brain injury, treatment with this drug can reduce the duration of post-traumatic coma and the intensity of neurological symptoms. Under the influence of citicoline, the duration of the recovery period after a stroke decreases.

In persons with chronic cerebral hypoxia (which can develop under the influence of certain conditions, organic lesions, injuries, or even chronic alcoholism), while taking Cerakson syrup, there is an improvement in memory, cognitive processes, increased attentiveness and observation, and symptoms of attention deficit disappear. and hyperactivity (if you have such a diagnosis, it makes sense to create a complex therapy and also include nootropics). Self-administration of the drug is prohibited; it can be purchased at a pharmacy only with a prescription from a doctor.

The main active component of Ceraxon enhances the effect of Levodopa and other drugs that increase the concentration of dopamine. This fact should be taken into account when combining drugs of this kind in the treatment of elderly patients.

Parallel use of Ceraxon is not possible with drugs that contain meclofenoxate.

Ceraxon for children: what does it help with and for what diseases is it used?

The drug Ceraxon has a wide range of indications in pediatrics. Ceraxon can be used for children:

• for mental retardation (for speech development);
• with ICP (with increased intracranial pressure);
• with jaundice;
• for ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder);
• in cases of cerebral circulation disorders (with ischemia during childbirth, for example);
• for traumatic brain injuries;
• for congenital diseases of the nervous system;
• with cerebral palsy (with infantile central paralysis);
• with cerebral edema;
• for epilepsy;
• for memory and attention disorders.

Before using the drug Ceraxon, you should consult your doctor. It will help determine whether there are any contraindications to the use of this medication, such as hypersensitivity to citicoline sodium or hypertonicity of the parasympathetic nervous system. The doctor will also prescribe the correct dosage of Ceraxon and tell you how to take the medicine.

What contraindications does the drug have?

• ischemic stroke (acute period);
• ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke (recovery period);
• traumatic brain injury (acute and recovery period);
• cognitive impairment in degenerative and vascular diseases of the brain.

• acute period of ischemic stroke;
• recovery period of ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes;
• traumatic brain injury, acute and recovery period;
• cognitive impairment in degenerative and vascular diseases of the brain.

• vagotonia (predominance of the tone of the parasympathetic part of the autonomic nervous system);
• children and adolescents under 18 years of age (due to lack of data);
• hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.

• hypersensitivity to any of the components of Ceraxon;
• patients with vagotonia (predominance of the tone of the parasympathetic component of the autonomic nervous system);
• children under 18 years of age (due to lack of data).

Although childhood is considered a direct contraindication, doctors often prescribe this medicine even to children.
And if a child is prescribed this kind of medication, it is probably worth knowing the norms of blood pressure and pulse in children. Instructions for use for “Ceraxon” indicate that the drug is effective for the following diseases and conditions:

• deterioration of cerebral circulation and consequences after a stroke;
• traumatic brain injuries;
• some organic brain damage;
• as part of complex therapy for psychiatric disorders that are organic in nature;
• acute period of ischemic stroke;
• vascular diseases that lead to cognitive impairment, memory impairment, impaired attention and ability to concentrate.

As a rule, the drug is not prescribed as an independent remedy. However, depending on the complexity of the disease and the patient’s condition, a single appointment is also possible. When is it advisable to give children Ceraxon syrup? The indication for use is most often cerebrovascular accident due to organic brain damage.

Despite the high effectiveness and comparative safety of Ceraxon syrup, contraindications for use still exist:

• tone of the parasympathetic part of the autonomic nervous system;
• individual intolerance to components;
• pronounced vagotonia;
• fructose intolerance, diabetes mellitus (use is possible only after consultation with an endocrinologist).

Usually the drug is well tolerated. Reviews from patients who took Ceraxon both in syrup and injection form indicate the need to reduce doses in case of side effects. If there are contraindications, the use of the drug is prohibited - an analogue should be selected according to the principle of action.

Indications for use of the drug are:

1. Traumatic brain injury (acute and recovery periods) and complications caused by it.
2. Ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke (acute and recovery periods).
3. Neurological disorders caused by degenerative and vascular changes.
4. Cerebrovascular accident.
5. Complications caused by cerebral hypoxia.
6. Disorders caused by disruption of the cerebral vessels.

Like any medicine, Ceraxon has some contraindications:

1. If the rate of breakdown of fructose is insufficient, the drug is prohibited from use.
2. High tone of the parasympathetic nervous system is one of the contraindications.
3. If you are intolerant to the components of the drug, taking the medication is not recommended.

Indications and contraindications

Pediatricians prescribe Ceraxon to children with the following indications:

• SRD (speech development delay);
• CSF hypertension (increased intracranial pressure);
• Jaundice of newborns;
• Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder;
• Cerebrovascular accidents (with ischemia during childbirth;
• Congenital diseases of the central nervous system;
• Infantile central palsy;
• Epilepsy;
• Memory and attention disorders.

The drug is not prescribed to children with hypersensitivity to the main active substance or auxiliary ingredients.

Side effects

The instructions for use for Ceraxon indicate that the following side effects are possible (as a rule, their presence is noticeable already in the first weeks from the start of therapy):

• from the nervous system: hands and fingers may tremble (tremor of the extremities), dizziness is observed, rarely - headache, migraine with aura, neurogenic nausea, feeling of heat;
• from the digestive system: pain in the epigastric region, nausea, impaired bile outflow, diarrhea, decreased or, conversely, increased appetite;
• from the endocrine system: manifestation of allergic reactions, rash, dermatitis, swelling.

If side effects are obvious, you should consult your doctor: stop taking the drug completely or reduce the therapeutic dosage. Some patients reduced the recommended dose by half, but the drug continued to provide benefit. In each individual case, depending on the individual characteristics of the person, it makes sense to start the course of treatment with a minimum dose of Ceraxon syrup.

Dosage for children is an even more complex issue than for adults. Of course, you can use the classic amount recommended by the instructions for use. But very often in reviews, parents note that side effects are observed. The dosage of Ceraxon for children should be determined by the attending physician depending on the clinical picture, weight, age and behavior of the child.

Ceraxon: side effects in children

Most often, when taking the medicine Cerakson, children experience allergies. It can manifest itself as a rash, redness of the skin, exanthema, urticaria, itching, and angioedema. Also among the adverse reactions in children when using Ceraxon are severe headache, hallucinations, tachycardia, decreased or increased blood pressure, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. However, these reactions to Cerakson occur extremely rarely and are easily treated with symptomatic therapy.

If the slightest side effects occur, you should consult your doctor. He will prescribe symptomatic treatment, reduce the dose of the drug Ceraxon, or even replace it with another analogue.

Instructions for use

1. The drug is in the form of tablets: the recommended dose is from 500 to 2000 mg per day, the dose is 1-4 tablets. Take the drug regardless of food intake, drinking plenty of water.
2. The drug is in the form of a solution for oral use. The recommended dose of solution in bottles for adults is from 500 mg (5 ml of solution) to 2000 mg (20 ml of solution) per day, the dose should be divided into 2-3 doses per day, depending on the severity of the condition and the presence of symptoms. Take the drug using a special syringe, which is contained in each package. Before using the drug, push the piston of the dosage syringe all the way in, pulling the piston in the opposite direction to take the required dose of the drug, while the amount of liquid in the syringe should correspond to the dosage. Taking the drug does not depend on food intake, it can be diluted in half a glass of water (in 120 ml) or take directly without dilution. After each use, the syringe must be rinsed with water.
3. The drug is in sachet form, the recommended dose of Ceraxon is 1–2 sachets (10–20 ml) per day, depending on the severity of the disease. As recommended, the drug should be taken directly from the sachet or diluted in half a glass of water (120 ml) regardless of meals.
4. The drug is administered intravenously as a slow injection (over 3-5 minutes, depending on the prescribed dose) or drip infusion (40-60 drops/min). The intravenous route of administration is preferable to the intramuscular route. When administered intramuscularly, repeated administration of the drug in the same place should be avoided.

The drug is prescribed by the attending physician, depending on the severity of brain damage, symptoms and condition of the patient. The dosage and duration of therapeutic treatment is also determined by the doctor individually for each patient. Elderly patients do not need dose adjustment.

Given the low toxicity of the drug, cases of overdose have not been described.

1. Citicoline enhances the effect of levodopa.
2. The drug should not be prescribed simultaneously with medicinal products containing meclofenoxate.

It is recommended to give Ceraxon to a child (reviews are available) with caution.

For children, the dosage is selected depending on the diagnosis and age. It should be emphasized once again that only the attending physician should prescribe the drug. Various types of damage to the central nervous system are indications for use. Even infants can be prescribed this drug. This calms the baby and makes him more balanced. The process of its development is normalized.

If the child is premature, then the maximum dose per single dose should not be more than 50 mg. Take the medicine twice a day. Babies who are already two months old are prescribed 100 mg 2 times a day. The approximate duration of treatment is three months.

Reviews from parents who gave Cerakson to their children

“I began to suspect that my child had a developmental delay about 2-3 months ago. In the first year of his life, my baby was very active: he sat up, turned his head, and even walked according to the schedule given in the book for young parents.

But the child did not start speaking even at 2 years old. Other children I know were already reciting rhymes and singing songs from memory when they were 3 years old. I decided to see doctors: a speech therapist, a psychologist, a neurologist. The latter advised taking Ceraxon. The solution is very sweet and has a pleasant smell, so there were no problems.

My son happily drank a month's course of the solution. During this time, the child, of course, did not speak, but the cognitive improvements are very noticeable. Firstly, indifference to everything disappeared. My son began to look at pictures in books himself, trying to sing along to children's songs (albeit without articulate phrases, but imitating the sounds he heard). So Cerakson definitely helped, I can recommend it to all concerned parents.”

Zhuravlikova Irina Ignatievna, 32 years old

“I, like Dr. Komarovsky, believe that every responsible parent should, first of all, independently engage in the development of the child, and not look for a miracle pill that will make the baby the smartest. For the first year of life, the baby is completely attached to the mother, but in the future the father must be involved in upbringing. And although most of my friends prefer TV to interacting with their children, I did something different.

Every evening my son and I put together construction sets, read books, and learn letters. However, I did not notice any perseverance or great desire to learn new things in my child. Of course, this is not a reason to start treatment, but I still turned to a neurologist I knew. The doctor advised Cerakson. The product consists of a substance that is already produced by the human body, so it does not pose any particular harm or danger.

After a month of taking the medicine, a real psychostimulant effect was noticed (the son began to think logically and devote more time to educational games). However, there were also negative results. The child began to fall asleep worse, sometimes it even seemed to me that my son’s pupils were dilated. We definitely won’t decide to take a second course of Cerakson.”

Anfalov Igor Timurovich, 27 years old

“It’s quite difficult to find reviews on whether Cerakson can be given to infants on the Internet, so I’m sharing my experience. I had a difficult birth; my daughter was born with hypoxia and cerebral hemorrhage. On the first day, Ceraxon was administered systemically, then we were prescribed the same medicine in the form of syrup in the amount of 50 mg per day. Since the syrup is sweet, my daughter swallowed the drug along with the mixture without any problems.

At about 9 months, the local pediatrician expressed suspicions that I was growing up with an autistic child, and suggested increasing the daily dose of Ceraxon to 250 mg. The repeated course of treatment ended with the daughter becoming overly nervous (constant hysterics appeared), and her blood pressure also increased. I voluntarily stopped giving the medicine and started looking for information on the Internet.

It turned out that the Cerakson injection really has an effect, but only if the injection was given in the first day after birth. Further oral administration of the medication is not advisable (in general, the syrup should be taken as a dietary supplement, and not as a medicine). Now I am actively consulting with other doctors, who unanimously said that the diagnosis of autism is tentatively first made at 18 months, and confirmed at 2 years of age! So Cerakson is effective for newborns, but only under certain circumstances.”

Ovchinnikova Liliya Maksimovna, 29 years old

“The pediatrician prescribed Ceraxon to my three-year-old son in order to “accelerate” his speech. The child speaks only in the family circle, but in front of strangers he is silent, like a fish.” I decided to give the syrup anyway, but only after I found out that the main component is already produced in the body. After taking Ceraxon for several months, the child started talking. But all his words were about how “there was a fog in my head.”

Other reviews suggest that Ceraxon should be given to children as a relatively harmless stimulant. But my son, on the contrary, had a sharp drop in concentration, and his memory deteriorated significantly. Previously, although my child did not speak much, he could spend hours assembling construction sets and sculpting from plasticine. Now the ability and desire to learn have been reduced to zero. At the moment I am injecting my child with vitamin B6 to reduce the negative effects of the treatment. I advise everyone to use Cerakson only for serious indications.”

Khlystova Tatyana Kirillovna, 27 years old

Compatibility with alcoholic drinks

Ethyl alcohol, which is included in absolutely all alcoholic drinks, is toxic to cells of the nervous system and provokes their death. Parallel intake of alcoholic beverages while taking Ceraxon reduces the treatment to nothing and is meaningless. If you need to drink, you should think about visiting a narcologist.

“Cerakson”, unlike other drugs that restore blood circulation to the brain, is not prescribed during the period of withdrawal and post-withdrawal syndrome. In some cases, when taking the drug together with ethyl alcohol, it is possible to increase the toxic effect not only on neurons, but also on liver cells.

If the patient is prone to diseases of this organ, then such a “cocktail” of alcohol and citicoline can seriously aggravate the course of the disease and provoke the onset of cirrhotic processes. Analogs of “Ceraxon” syrup have a similar effect. Parallel use of drugs of this pharmacological group with alcohol is impossible.

Analogs

Analogues of Ceraxon based on the active ingredient are Neypilept and Recognan. They are used for the same indications and are presented in the same dosage forms, but are also not recommended for patients under 18 years of age. These drugs, like Ceraxon, can be given to a child only as prescribed by a doctor.

To replace Ceraxon in childhood, other nootropics that are approved for young patients can also be used. Among them, the most popular medications are:

• "Phenibut." These tablets act due to aminophenylbutyric acid, which can affect blood flow and metabolic processes in brain tissue. They are prescribed to patients over three years of age for the treatment of stuttering, kinetosis, asthenia, insomnia and other problems. Among the analogues of this medicine, which also contain aminophenylbutyric acid, are o (they are used from 3 years of age) and Noofen capsules (due to the higher dose, they are prescribed from 8 years of age).

• "Cogitum". This drug, which children like for its banana taste, is drunk for developmental delays, neurosis, head trauma and other diseases. Its active component is acetylaminosuccinic acid, a substance that can stimulate metabolic processes occurring in neurons. The medication is used from the age of seven, but many neurologists prescribe Cogitum to younger children.

• "Pantogam". This nootropic agent works thanks to hopantenic acid, which can protect neurons from various negative factors and improve metabolic processes in them. For children, it is usually prescribed in syrup, since liquid Pantogam can be used from birth, has a pleasant cherry flavor and is easily swallowed by small patients. The solid form is prescribed for epilepsy, nervous tics, cerebral palsy, enuresis and other problems from the age of 3. It can be replaced with Pantocalcin tablets.

• "Aminalon". The effectiveness of such tablets for various problems with the central nervous system is due to the presence in them of an important neurotransmitter called aminobutyric acid. The drug is prescribed to children over one year of age and can be replaced with an analogue called “Gammalon”, which is also presented in a solid form and contains the same active compound.

• "Encephabol." This nootropic is popular for encephalopathy, brain injury, developmental delays and other neurological pathologies. It works thanks to pyritinol, a substance that improves the uptake of glucose by neurons, stimulates the transmission of nerve impulses and stabilizes membranes in brain cells. The suspension is used even in infants (it is prescribed from the 3rd day of life), and Encephabol tablets can be given to children over seven years of age.

• "Cortexin". This medicine is in demand for various neurological diagnoses, including cerebral palsy, speech underdevelopment, epilepsy, encephalopathy, and so on. It is released in a solution intended for intramuscular injections. Injections are prescribed to children of any age, including premature infants. The basis of “Cortexin” are low molecular weight peptides, which have the properties to protect neurons and stimulate their functions, as well as accelerate the recovery of nerve tissue after damage.

To find out whether Ceraxon can be prescribed to children, see the following video.

Reviews about treatment for traumatic brain injuries

The drug is prescribed to both adults and children during the recovery period after various types of traumatic brain injuries. In some cases, taking it is not advisable - only a neurologist can make an accurate verdict on the need to take a particular medication after receiving the results of X-ray and MRI of the brain.

Reviews from patients who took the drug during the recovery period after TBI are varied. Some note that cognitive functions were restored very quickly, headaches went away, unmotivated irritability decreased, and sleep phases were restored. But other patients, on the contrary, note the complete uselessness of taking the drug. Possibly, negative reviews were provoked by the fact that the dosage was incorrectly selected or concomitant medications for treatment were incorrectly selected.

Compound

The main ingredient in both forms of Ceraxon is called citicoline. It is found in the drug in the form of citicoline sodium. In terms of the active substance, its dosage in 1 ml of strawberry solution is 100 mg, that is, one portioned sachet contains 1000 mg. As for the injection drug, 1 ampoule can contain either 500 mg or 1000 mg of citicoline.

In "Cerakson", which is taken orally, in addition to the active ingredient, there is glycerol, sodium saccharinate, potassium sorbate, strawberry essence, sorbitol and some other substances. They allow the drug to remain liquid and not deteriorate during storage, and also give the solution a sweetness and pleasant smell. In the injection form of the drug, in addition to citicoline, there is only sterile water and sodium hydroxide (this component can be replaced with hydrochloric acid).

Reviews about treatment during recovery after a stroke

Recovery after a stroke of any etiology is a very complex and often lengthy process. “Cerakson” as an independent remedy rarely shows really good results. However, reviews from some patients, on the contrary, are extremely positive and confirm the fact that the restoration of brain functions occurs quickly.

There are also many negative reviews from relatives of those patients for whom the medicine did not help restore their condition to an acceptable level. Much depends on age and the individual clinical picture of the disease.

Cheap analogues of the drug

Not everyone can afford to buy Ceraxon, so below are product analogues, or so-called generics.

A vasodilator that helps improve blood circulation.

Indications:

• treatment of psychoorganic syndrome of any origin;
• acute and chronic vascular diseases;
• inflammatory and infectious diseases of the central nervous system.

Memotropil

Helps improve metabolic processes in the brain, causes an increase in the concentration of denosine triphosphoric acid, improves memory and simplifies the learning process.

Indications:

• diseases of the central nervous system;
• circulatory disorders in the brain;
• depression.

Helps improve blood circulation, improve metabolic processes in the brain, and causes an increase in the concentration of denosine triphosphoric acid.

Indications:

• serious cerebral circulatory disorders;
• treatment of complications resulting from circulatory disorders in the brain.

Encephabol

Normalizes low levels of metabolic processes in the brain, and also normalizes the structure of neuron membranes and prevents their damage.

Indications:

• cerebral circulatory disorders;
• decreased brain performance;
• memory impairment;
• excessive fatigue.

Special instructions for use

You can find reviews about the drug "Ceraxon".

It is used quite often for children with speech delays. Helps well. But you need to be able to store the drug correctly.

In the cold, crystals may form in the solution that is taken orally. But if further storage is ensured in a warm room, then the crystals gradually dissolve. This will happen in a few months.

The effects of levodopa are enhanced while taking the medication. Concomitant use of meclofenoxate is not recommended. This is confirmed by the instructions for the drug "Ceraxon". For children (there are reviews on this matter), you can choose analogues. Let's consider them further.

Release form

"Ceraxon" is produced in two dosage forms:

• A strawberry-flavored solution that is taken orally and is sometimes called syrup. This is a completely transparent liquid without any specific shade, placed in 30 ml glass bottles. The bottle comes with a dosage syringe, which is used to take the dose of medicine prescribed by the doctor. In addition, this solution is also packaged in 10 ml sachets and sold in 6 or 10 sachets in one pack.
• A solution in ampoules intended for injection into a vein or injection into muscle tissue. It is also colorless and completely transparent. One ampoule contains 4 milliliters of this solution, and 5 ampoules are sold in one box.

Reviews of treatment for children with autistic behavior

“Ceraxon” is prescribed quite often to children with autistic behavior of varying severity. Autism is an incurable disease, but it is possible to correct a child’s behavior and condition almost to normal with the help of special classes. Nootropics and Ceraxon, as well as anticonvulsants (if necessary) are an excellent help in this case.

Reviews from parents indicate that children become attentive and collected, and better assimilate information while taking the drug. However, there are also negative reviews that report the complete pointlessness of taking medications with citicoline for autism.

"Phenibut"

Phenibut is a modern nootropic that is prescribed to children quite often. Stimulates the activity of the nervous system, increases mental abilities, improves memory, schoolchildren cope better with the learning process.

Acts as a daytime tranquilizer, reduces anxiety and irritability, and improves sleep. Release form: tablets and powder. It has low toxicity and can be used for children from two years of age. But side effects cannot be ruled out - nausea, drowsiness and dizziness.

Analogues of "Cerakson"

1. Cerebrolysin is intended for patients who have disorders in the central nervous system, various mental illnesses, memory impairment, absent-mindedness, and cerebrovascular disorders. The active substance has a similar name - Cerebrolysin. Available in ampoules for injection.
2. Somaxon - like Ceraxon, restores damaged cell membranes and also reduces the volume of brain damage after a stroke. The active ingredient is citicoline.
3. Somazina - reduces cerebral swelling and also promotes rapid recovery after a stroke. The active ingredient is citicoline. This analogue is available in tablets, oral solution and injection solution.

The price of Cerakson in different pharmacies may vary significantly. This is due to the use of cheaper components and the pricing policy of the pharmacy chain.

The average price for Ceraxon amp. 500 mg, 5 pcs. – 735 rubles.

List of drugs that have a similar effect on the body (the composition may differ, but the drugs belong to the same pharmacological group):

• “Somazina.”
• "Neurodar".
• “Nootropil” (an inexpensive and popular nootropic that became widespread in neurological practice back in the Soviet years);
• “Gliatilin”;
• “Glycine” (an amino acid that has a positive effect on cognitive function and has a minimum of contraindications).

How to give Ceraxon to children under one year old

Ceraxon is prescribed to newborns for congenital neurological disorders, cerebral palsy, and delayed mental development of the child.

The official instructions do not contain information about taking Ceraxon for children under one year of age. As many years of experience of pediatricians and child neurologists show, the drug is indispensable for many diseases of the central nervous system in children. In small dosages, it is useful for infants and does not have a negative effect on their body.

Since Ceraxon protects nerve cells from negative factors, including reduced oxygen levels, the drug helps to minimize the effects of hypoxia and restore the activity of the nervous system after birth trauma.

How to give Ceraxon to a child under one year old is decided by the attending physician. Often, infants are prescribed syrup or suspension. The dosage and duration of treatment is determined by the pediatrician together with the pediatric neurologist. Syrup should be given to the baby along with food, mixing the medicine with breast milk or an adapted milk formula. The dosage for infants is usually 0.5 ml of the drug 2 times a day. The duration of therapy with Ceraxon for newborns with hypoxia is no more than 12 weeks.

Ceraxon is an effective drug for the treatment of neurological diseases in children. To receive detailed advice on its use, please call. The contact center of the Yusupov Hospital operates around the clock, 7 days a week, without days off or lunch breaks.

Reviews of treatment for delayed psycho-speech development

Delayed psycho-speech development in children is another fairly common reason why neurologists write a prescription for Ceraxon. If for some reason a child cannot speak and express his thoughts, it is necessary, first of all, to find out the reasons for this pathology. This may require consultations with certain doctors, an MRI of the brain, a detailed analysis of the child’s developmental history, and sessions with a psychotherapist.

Reviews of Cerakson syrup, used to treat children with delayed psycho-speech development, vary. Some children showed excellent results - meaningful sentences appeared, speech progressed significantly. There are also negative reviews that indicate the almost complete uselessness of the drug for such pathologies in children.

Ceraxon syrup is an effective treatment for CNS lesions

Unfortunately, recently the number of children with perinatal damage to the central nervous system has been steadily increasing. Such deviations can lead to various kinds of neurological disorders, for example, to the occurrence of delayed psychomotor development, both in mild form and with severe deviations, to the diagnosis of cerebral palsy and, as a result, to disability.

Causes of central nervous system damage in children

This is due to a number of reasons, including:

• unfavorable course of pregnancy;
• birth injuries;
• fetal infections.

An important factor in the increase in cases of central nervous system damage is the introduction of new reproductive technologies, which, despite social demand, do not exclude, but increase the percentage of complications during pregnancy. In addition, perinatal lesions are common in premature babies, the number of which has increased after the adoption of the law recognizing children weighing 500 grams or more as viable and resuscitating them.

For children with developmental delays, premature children with congenital pathologies, children at risk of developing cerebral palsy, complex therapy is used

It is important to start treatment at an early stage, since infants have very high brain neuroplasticity, which allows them to restore damaged functions of the central nervous system