Semax to improve memory and brain function

Description

Semax acts as a peptide non-hormonal substitute for corticotropin. Affects the tendency to learn and strengthens memory. Significantly increases the brain's resistance to excessive stress and oxygen starvation.

It is not an antibiotic, but it is possible to take them together. Can be used regardless of food consumption. The medication can be dripped for 10 days. This is a prescription medication.

According to the instructions, it can be used during menstruation. It is also possible to carry out therapy for HIV infection. In this case, the dose may be increased.

When treating with the drug, it is not recommended to drink alcohol, or use medications containing ethanol. When driving a car, you must be careful, as third-party reactions may occur. The drug can lower blood pressure.

The drug "Semax": analogues

The situation in this regard is ambiguous. For Semax, structural analogues do not exist as such. However, judging by the reviews of doctors, there are drugs that belong to the same pharmacological group. Among them:

• "Memoplant".
• "Cerebrolysin".
• "Somazin."
• "Sibazon".
• "Aminalon".
• "Glycine".
• "Encephabol."
• "Stamin."
• "Vinpotropil."
• "Intellan".
• "Pantogam".
• "Phenibut."
• "Gammalon".
• "Cortexin".
• "Cebrilyzin".
• "Piracetam."
• "Combitropil".
• "Glutamic acid."
• "Nootropil"
• "Picamilon".
• "Ceraxon."
• "Lucetam."
• "Mexipridol."
• Neuromet.
• "Memotropil."
• "Escotropile."

The need to replace the substance in question with any other medicine should be determined solely by the attending physician. Selecting similar drugs instead of Semax on your own can be dangerous for the patient’s health. But you need to know about them. Therefore, we will consider a number of popular substitute medications in detail below in this article.

Indications for use

Prescribed for the following conditions:

• after head injury, anesthesia and neurosurgical operations;
• dyscirculatory encephalopathy, accompanied by decreased memory, attentiveness and absent-mindedness;
• mental pathological conditions due to capillary brain injuries;
• rehabilitation time after a stroke;
• to normalize the body’s adaptive capabilities in unusual situations;
• with the death of the optic nerve;
• in pediatrics to treat minor brain changes.

"Bravinton"

Each milliliter of the drug contains five milligrams of vinpocetine as the main active ingredient, as well as sorbitol, water for injection, benzyl alcohol, tartaric acid and sodium sulfite as additional components. Available in the form of a solution for infusion.

The main indications for use are: cerebral insufficiency, acute and chronic cerebral circulatory failure, hearing loss of various origins (toxic or vascular), tinnitus, Meniere's disease.

The starting dosage for an adult is twenty milligrams and can reach one milligram per kilogram of body weight. Therapy should continue for ten to fourteen days. The exact duration of treatment is determined by the attending physician. It is prohibited to use the drug during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Instructions for use and dosage (adults, elderly, during pregnancy and lactation, children)

Taken intranasally. For this purpose, a bottle with a plastic circular cap is used. The method of application is:

• When using for the first time, you need to remove the cap and replace it with a pipette with a cap;
• pick up the memory drug with a pipette;
• tilt your head slightly to the side and inject the contents onto the mucous membrane.

One drop of the medicine contains 50 mcg of the main component. Use a pipette to take the product and instill 2-3 drops into both nasal cavities. If it is necessary to increase the dose, the medication is administered in several doses with an interval of a quarter of an hour.

A single dose of Semax is 200-2000 mcg. The daily dosage is 500-5000 mcg. The medication is prescribed every day for 3-5 days. If necessary, the course of treatment can be extended to two weeks. Adults and the elderly will need one dose of memory medication.

For children with mild brain disorders, drop 1-2 drops into each nasal cavity twice in 24 hours in the morning and afternoon to normalize the functioning of the brain. The daily dosage is 200-400 mcg. The cure period is 30 days.

Contraindications

It is strictly forbidden to take this medication if a person is diagnosed with one of the following conditions:

• Anxiety disorders.
• History of seizures.
• Acute mental disorders.
• Pregnancy.
• Hypersensitivity to the components included in the medication.
• Lactation period.

Ignoring medical instructions and instructions for 1% Semax drops can be fraught with a side effect - mild irritation of the nasal mucosa. Nothing serious, but it's best to err on the side of caution.

Customer Reviews

Karina Molotova, Moscow

“I would advise you to be very careful with this drug. Personally, after taking Semax, I had severe headaches, felt feverish, wanted to sleep all the time, and was anxious.

It is quite possible that there was something wrong with the batch, or I have an individual intolerance. At the same time, I used it strictly according to the instructions, as prescribed by the doctor. Be careful and be sure to consult your doctor."

Svetlana Malysheva

“The child was prescribed this Semax. She is very absent-minded and her memory has deteriorated. I decided to take it with her. I am constantly in stressful situations, already on the third day of treatment I began to feel better, a feeling of lightness appeared. I can’t say anything bad about the product.”

"Aminalon"

This drug contains gamma-aminobutyric acid as the main active ingredient, as well as povidone, talc, polyvinyl alcohol, polyethylene glycol, titanium dioxide, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, anhydrous colloidal silicon dioxide. Available in the form of coated tablets. Reviews from doctors indicate that there are the following indications for the use of this substance:

1. Alcoholic encephalopathy.
2. Atherosclerosis.
3. Chronic circulatory failure in the brain. It is often accompanied by headache, dizziness, loss of concentration, memory and speech disorders.
4. Damage to cerebral vessels.
5. Post-stroke encephalopathy.
6. Post-traumatic encephalopathy.
7. Senile dementia.
8. Cerebral palsy.
9. Developmental delays in children.
10. Sea and air sickness.

Contraindications to the use of the drug in question are as follows: renal failure, individual sensitivity to any of the components of the drug. With prolonged use of the medicine, patients say in their reviews, the following adverse reactions may occur:

• nausea;
• vomit;
• insomnia;
• heat;
• dyspeptic symptoms;
• sleep disorders;
• increased body temperature;
• blood pressure surges;
• allergies (rash, itching).

If any of these occur, you should immediately contact your doctor.

Reviews from parents about the use of Semax for children

Since the drug is often prescribed to children to improve their cognitive abilities, we collected reviews from parents who have used this medication:

Arina: “The doctor prescribed medication to my son at the age of 3.5 years due to delayed speech development. After several days of taking it, I noticed an improvement in attentiveness and perseverance. We really have become better at speaking. The course of treatment lasted a month, and during this time the son became hyperactive, although the doctor claimed that the medication had no effect on this.”

Irina: “My daughter was prescribed drops to improve her memory. Of course, the method of administration was unusual, and the child was not enthusiastic about nasal drops, but the result was not long in coming. As a result of treatment, memory improved and attention increased. My daughter even started learning a second foreign language. Among the disadvantages, I can highlight the high cost of the drug.”

Anna: “The child was diagnosed with attention deficit disorder, after consultation with a doctor we bought Semax drops. The course of treatment is a month. During this time, we rewrote the bad tests, my daughter began to spend more time studying independently and her perseverance noticeably increased. I think the drug is a good remedy. The main thing is to store it in the refrigerator so that it does not lose its properties. Expensive, like all nootropics, but there were no allergies, which I consider a big plus.”

Semax drops are a unique nootropic in its release form and effects. The medicine has no side effects. The spectrum of action includes both prevention and treatment of brain disorders. The medication has received many positive recommendations from doctors and patients. It is widely used in neurology. You should not prescribe it yourself without consulting your doctor.

Side effects and distribution of Semax

Despite its extremely high potential and a large number of beneficial effects, Semax is considered a safe drug without any serious side effects. There are no known interactions with other drugs, and no signs of addiction or withdrawal symptoms develop after stopping use of this nootropic drug.

Semax has an exceptionally low toxic profile in the liver and brain. However, it is important to remember that this is still a new nootropic with little history in the world of brain stimulants.

Currently, there is a restriction on the distribution of Semax for nootropic purposes. While it is more available in Eastern European countries and Russia in particular, it has not been approved by the US FDA and is not distributed by many suppliers of the US nootropic market, including online.

"Sibazon"

The indications for use of the drug in question are so numerous that it enjoys deserved popularity among both patients and specialists. One tablet of the drug contains 0.005 grams of diazepam as the main substance, as well as lactose, calcium stearate and starch as additional ingredients. The dose of the drug for each patient individually should be determined by the attending physician. The drug is administered intravenously. What are Sibazon's indications for use? Among them:

• Muscle hypertonicity.
• Tetanus.
• Insomnia.
• Dysphoria.
• Anxiety disorders.
• Withdrawal states.
• Hypertension.
• Arthritis.
• Climax.
• PMS.
• Neurosis.
• Myocardial infarction.

pharmachologic effect

Semax is a neuroactive peptide derived from corticotropin with the structure PRO8-Gly9-PRO10 (ACTH). The drug's effect has been described as being 1000 times stronger than Nootropil (Piracetam), making it similar to Noopept, Sunifiram and Unifam at similar concentrations. Since 2011, Semax has been classified as a vital and essential medicine in Russia.

Clinical applications of the drug are common in Russia and Ukraine, where it is prescribed for its neuroprotective and neurorestorative properties. This effect is especially beneficial for ischemic stroke survivors who have suffered from any form of traumatic brain injury. Also - the drug is used in the treatment of cognitive disorders, degenerative disorders of the optic nerve and during the progression of peptic ulcers.

The essence of the functioning of the constituent chemical compounds of Semax is to modulate the receptors of the limbic reticular system, as well as the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, dopamine, serotonin, adenosine, histamine and others. Semax also activates NMDA glutamate receptors in the central and peripheral nervous systems and improves the energy metabolism of brain neurons.

In addition, the drug increases the synthesis of neurotrophins, proteins and other biosubstrates involved in the protection and restoration of neurons, and also reduces the level and quality of inflammatory reactions. This drug exhibits highly neuroprotective properties and is often prescribed to increase the mRNA of nerve growth factor, its effect in this reaches 500%, and in neurotropic growth factor of neuronal derivatives of the central nervous system - by 800%.

The purported benefits of Semax are extensive and can be prescribed to stimulate memory, learning, alertness, reasoning, perception, concentration, overall energy, immune system function, and even as a mood enhancer.

Many of these benefits are derived from the psychostimulant effects of the drug. Moreover, Simax is free of negative side effects that usually go hand in hand with central nervous system stimulants.

In some application experiences and reviews, Semax is credited with the properties of a drug that actively reduces the perception of mental stress and allows the patient to enjoy a more productive quality of life, both at the cognitive and physical levels. Experience often shows that this drug increases the ability to solve various cognitive tasks, which will be easier, faster and with less effort.

Other benefits of Simax related to learning and memory development are that the drug increases neuroplasticity and enhances glutamatergic connections and cholinergic activity. While taking Semax, there is an improvement in the brain's adaptive potential to external sources of stress and a significant reduction in symptoms of fatigue after long hours of exhaustive mental work. It may be useful in treating depression, anxiety, and even sleep disorders, the negative effects that occur when dopamine and serotonin are deficient.

There is also the possibility of using Semax in alternative support for reducing the quality of symptoms in Alzheimer's disease and other degenerative cognitive disorders, as well as memory loss due to aging. With such a wide range of mechanisms of action, Semax has one of the greatest research potentials in the coming years.

Composition and release form

The drug refers to drugs that act on the central nervous system. According to the international drug classification code, it is classified as a stimulant, nootropic drug. They improve intellectual activity, memory, concentration, and help cope with heavy workload.

The drug affects the nervous system. The effect is noticeable even with low dosage and rare use. Effect of the drug: nootropic, antihypoxic, cerebroprotective, antioxidant. 5 minutes after administration (nasal route), the active substances penetrate the blood-brain barrier. The effect lasts for a day - the reason is consistent degradation and fragmentary effects.

The drug Semax stimulates basal nuclear cholinergic neurons of the forebrain, reduces neuronal tissue death due to nitrogen oxides, local inflammation, impaired cell nutrition, and lack of oxygen. After its use, the production of substances that participate in the development of nerve cells - neurotrophins - increases.

The medicine does not have a toxic or harmful effect and does not cause allergies. Improves concentration, memory, work during hypoxia, weakened cerebral blood supply. The method of administration is intranasal, up to 60-70% of the active substance enters the body from the mucous membrane of the nasal cavity.

Semax nasal drops at a dosage of 0.1% are prescribed for problems with memory and concentration, and for vascular damage to the brain.

Their use is appropriate during recovery from stroke, circulatory and nervous system disorders. The drug helps withstand radiation exposure and other extreme situations.

Reduces mental fatigue when performing a large amount of monotonous work.

The drug "Semax" is a drug that belongs to the class of regulatory peptides and has nootropic, psychostimulating, neuroprotective, antioxidant and antihypoxic effects. According to research, it helps improve mental and physical performance. In Russia it is included in the list of vital medicines. It is not used in practice in other countries.

The drops are in a special, closed bottle. To start using, you need to carefully cut off the tip of the pipette in the marked place. Further storage must be with a tightly closed cap.

The daily dose and course of treatment depend on the disease. No more than 3 drops are instilled at a time. If, on the doctor’s recommendation, it is necessary to increase the volume, then re-administer the medicine after 15 minutes.

Before instillation, the nasal passages are cleaned for better penetration of the drug. The tip of the dropper is inserted shallowly.

Semax 0.1

One drop of 0.1% medicinal solution contains 50 mcg of active substance.

The maximum single dose of the drug is 2000 mcg (calculation is based on the norm of 4–30 mcg for each kilogram of the patient’s weight).

The total amount of medication used per day should not exceed 5000 mcg (approximately 8–70 mcg per kg). Use for a course of up to 5 days, it is possible to increase the duration of treatment to two weeks.

For brain injuries, operations and previous anesthesia, the drug is prescribed for a course of 15 days, with a single dosage of 1400-3500 mcg three times a day. When the purpose of use is to overcome the consequences of stress, help with mental fatigue, adaptation, two or three drops up to three times in the first half of the day are enough. Duration: 5 days, repeated course possible.

When treating damage to the optic nerve, 2-3 drops of the drug are instilled into the nasal passage three times throughout the day. The total use of the medicine will be 600-900 mcg, the course lasts up to 10 days. In pediatrics (for brain dysfunctions) the dosage is lower - 1-2 drops in each nostril twice a day. Can be used for a month.

Semax 1 percent

One drop of a 1% medicinal solution contains 500 mcg of active substance. If a moderate stroke is diagnosed, 2-3 drops are administered 4 times a day. Be sure to maintain a break between procedures of up to 4 hours.

The total daily dosage will be up to 6000-12000 mcg. If the patient has suffered a severe stroke, then the amount of administered solution increases to 4 drops at a time, five times a day with an interval of 3 hours. Daily intake will be 12,000-20,000 mcg.

Duration of treatment is 10 days.

Semax is available in the form of nasal drops. The manufacturer produces the bottle in two release options: dropper and pipette.

• Semax 1% nasal drops are sold in a 3 ml bottle (with a pipette stopper). 1 ml of the drug contains: 10 mg of heptapeptide, 1 mg of nipagin and purified water.
• Semax solution 0.1% is available in 3 ml bottles with a pipette stopper. 1 ml of solution contains: 1 mg of heptapeptide, 1 mg of nipagin and purified water.

Clinical and pharmacological group: nootropic drug.

Semax is dispensed in the form of nasal drops 0.1%. One tube contains 3 ml of composition. Dropper included. 1 ml of substance includes 10 mg of Semax. The secondary components are purified water and nipagin.

SEMAX for delayed speech development and ADHD for a child - review

Alexandra @mertie22

2019-03-03 08:29

Semax was prescribed to us by a neurologist for delayed speech development and ADHD. The child is 4 years old. Semax is a nasal drop with nootropic properties that improves attention and memory. These droplets are available in two forms - 0.1% and 1%. We were prescribed 0.1% drops.

The price for this bottle in pharmacies in our city varies from 350 to 500 rubles, you must agree, it’s a little expensive for 3 ml.

The pipette, in my personal opinion, is not very convenient; it is difficult to calculate whether exactly two drops got into the child.

The drug should be stored ONLY IN THE REFRIGERATOR! Otherwise, it completely loses its properties.

Now about the effect of the drug. It really improves attention and memory. The child has become more assiduous. He began to memorize little poems that had previously been completely useless to learn with him. But there are downsides here too. While taking the drug, we began to have problems with daytime sleep, which had not previously been observed. After stopping the course, my sleep pattern was restored again.

I DO NOT RECOMMEND SEMAX. But not because I didn’t like him, but because I’m not a doctor. I believe that all drugs used in neurology should be taken only as prescribed by a doctor, especially when it comes to children.

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"Memoplant"

Each Memoplant tablet contains forty grams of ginkgo biloba leaf extract. The main indications for the use of this drug are visual and hearing impairments of vascular origin, cognitive deficits of various origins, and Raynaud's syndrome. The only contraindication to its use is individual acute intolerance to the components of the drug. It is forbidden to take the product during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Judging by the reviews of patients, the drug affects the ability to drive a car and operate complex machinery, so you should be careful during treatment. As a rule, take one tablet three times a day with meals, drinking plenty of clean drinking water. The following side effects may occasionally occur: vomiting, nausea, swelling, itching, rash, headache, dizziness, redness of the skin. Bleeding has rarely occurred due to prolonged use of the medication.