Some diseases, as well as age-related changes, can provoke serious disorders in the functioning of the brain and nervous system. To stabilize the condition, increase the stability of the central nervous system to the influence of negative factors, as well as improve functional abilities, Phenibut tablets are often prescribed.
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Release form, composition and packaging
Phenibut belongs to the group of drugs that simultaneously combine nootropic and anxiolytic properties.
Neurometabolic stimulant is able to affect higher mental functions.
The drug can be purchased in the following forms:
- 250 mg tablets;
- metered powder 100 mg.
The main active compound is aminophenylbutyric acid. The main component is combined with a number of excipients: cellulose, silicon dioxide, sodium glycolate, calcium stearate. Tablets are packed in cardboard packs of 10 or 20 pieces each.
Instructions for use of tablets for children and adults
This medication is intended to stop the signs of a neuropsychological disorder. The drug acts as a sedative, while increasing emotional stability. It is often prescribed for increased anxiety, panic attacks and anxiety.
Other indications include the following violations:
- Depressed state, insomnia.
- Asthenic disorder.
- Cerebrovascular accident.
- Encephalopathy
- Injuries, dysfunction of the vascular system, otitis media.
- Psychoneurotic conditions.
- Enuresis, disorders of the speech apparatus.
- Violations of the vestibular apparatus.
- Alcohol Syndrome.
- Increased anxiety, unjustified bouts of fear.
- Motion sickness in transport.
Regardless of the indications, this drug is taken orally. Often, adults take Phenibut 1 tablet three times a day after meals.
In some cases, the treatment regimen is prescribed individually:
- for children from 2 to 8 years - 100 mg;
- from 8 to 15 - 250 mg;
- adults - 750 mg.
For elderly patients, a dosage of 500 mg is indicated, the maximum daily amount should not exceed 1.5 mg. With Meniere's syndrome, 750 mg per day is prescribed, with violations of the vestibular apparatus - 250 mg once. In neurotic conditions, the dosage is determined by a specialist. The duration of therapy and the dosage of Phenibut directly depend on the diagnosis and severity of the disease.
During pregnancy and lactation
In the first trimester of pregnancy, this nootropic drug is not prescribed, since the main component is able to overcome the placental barrier, thereby increasing the risk of pathological changes in the fetus.
In all subsequent trimesters, the drug is prescribed with caution and only under the supervision of a physician. Also, before using the medicine, you should remember that during treatment you should refuse to breast-feed a baby, since the main substance is able to penetrate into milk.
Drug interaction
As a rule, Phenibut tablets do not react with other drugs and combine well enough with them. Decide on a joint administration with tranquilizers, antiepileptic, hypnotics, anticonvulsants, as well as antidepressants after consultation with a specialist. And this list also includes narcotic analgesics - their dosage in this case should be adjusted by the attending physician.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Phenibut
Although this medicine is used to treat alcoholism, it cannot be consumed with drinks that contain ethanol. Otherwise, the patient's sleep is disturbed, the effectiveness of the drug is reduced and the risk of developing negative consequences is significantly increased, and the possibility of intoxication of the body is not excluded.
Contraindications, side effects and overdose
Since the drug directly affects the metabolic processes of the central nervous system, it has a number of contraindications:
- Inadequate response of the immune system to the main compound of the drug.
- Age to eight years.
- The first trimester of pregnancy.
- Lactation period.
- Hepatic and renal dysfunction.
Patients with gastric ulcer pathologies should take this drug with caution.
According to the instructions for use, Phenibut can provoke the appearance of the following adverse reactions:
- daytime drowsiness, increased fatigue;
- irritability, "suspended" state;
- allergic manifestations in the form of urticaria;
- bouts of nausea and vomiting;
- hepatotoxicity;
- migraines and lack of coordination in space.
As a rule, adverse events occur with a low frequency, and most of all cases are overdose symptoms. With a significant excess of the prescribed amount of the drug, the patient develops arterial hypertension, dizziness occurs. This is a dangerous condition that requires medical attention.
Against the background of prolonged therapy, degeneration of the liver often progresses.
The victim will need a gastric lavage and further symptomatic treatment.
Phenibut analogs
In case of intolerance to the main substance, the use of substitute drugs is allowed.Phenibut analogs are similar in pharmacological activity, the presence of indications and side effects, but the independent selection of a drug can cause negative consequences. The attending physician can prescribe such synonyms: Selank, Phenazepam, Tenoten, Mebikar, Noofen.
Phenibut's action is aimed at activating cognitive functions, normalizing metabolism in nerve tissues, and eliminating speech defects such as stuttering. The drug contains a minimum number of contraindications, however, prior to use, specialist advice is required.
