Adaptol children: instructions for use and reviews

Adaptol is a drug prescribed for serious nervous disorders. If it is prescribed in childhood, each mother wonders if this drug can be used for children and whether Adaptol is harmful to the child’s body.

Adaptol is available in tablet form in two dosages - tablets with 300 mg of the active ingredient and tablets in which there is 500 mg of the active substance. One pack of Adaptol contains 20 round-shaped white tablets.

The main component of Adaptol is represented by a compound called mebicar. For dense structure, calcium stearate and methylcellulose are added to the tablets.

The drug is referred to psychotropic drugs, as it affects the mental state of patients. In particular, Adaptol is a representative of the group of anxiolytics - means capable of eliminating fears and anxiety. Such drugs are also called sedatives or tranquilizers.

After absorption into the gastrointestinal tract and into the bloodstream, the drug is transferred to the brain, where it affects the hypothalamus and the production of all neurotransmitters. Under the influence of mebikar, anxiety, anxiety, and fear are reduced, irritability and emotional tension are reduced or disappeared, and mood is improved.

Adaptol's tranquilizing activity is moderate. The tool does not affect the coordination of movements and does not have a muscle relaxant effect, so it can be used during the day. Also, adaptol by itself (with a separate appointment) does not have a sedative effect.

A nootropic effect is also noted in the drug, since its use has a positive effect on attention, thought speed, logic and mental performance. In addition, the tool stabilizes the membrane and protects the brain from oxidative stress.

The reason to appoint Adaptol is:

• Neurosis, in which the patient is irritable, anxious, emotionally excited, worried about because of fears. Also Adaptol is recommended for stuttering and nervous tikah.
• Delusional condition, in which there are no serious behavioral problems and no excitement.
• The recovery period after acute psychosis, when the patient is still emotionally unstable.
• The desire to facilitate the tolerability of other psychotropic drugs, which can be prescribed for schizophrenia, psychosis, autism and other disorders. Adaptol is able to eliminate such side effects as depressed mood, stiffness, cramps, and other symptoms. This has a positive effect on the quality of life of the patient.

Instructions for use Adaptol contains information that the use of medication to 18 years should not be. This is due to the lack of research on children's reactions to this drug. However, many doctors allow the appointment of this drug in pediatric practice, if there are grounds for such a prescription.

In addition, the kidneys or liver of the baby can not cope with such medicine. And although Adaptol is generally well tolerated in most cases, the risk of adverse reactions under the age of 10 is still very high.

If the drug is prescribed by an experienced doctor, the control of such reactions will be his responsibility, and at the slightest complications the medication is canceled. This explains why Adaptol should not be given to children without a doctor’s appointment.

Adaptol can not be used in the treatment of nerve pathologies in case of intolerance to its active substance. Adults do not prescribe this medicine during breastfeeding or pregnancy. If the patient has impaired kidney function, liver disease or reduced blood pressure, the use of Adaptol should be very careful.

Taking Adaptol can cause itchy skin, forcing you to cancel the medicine. Quite frequent side effects are reduced body temperature and low blood pressure. Such manifestations are normalized without treatment.

Occasionally, the use of Adaptol is a problem with digestion, dizziness, or a feeling of weakness. Very rarely, the children's body reacts to the drug with bronchospasm. With these symptoms, the dosage of the drug is reduced or treatment with Adaptol is completely stopped.

The tablet should be swallowed with plenty of water. The dose of Adaptol for a child should be determined only by a doctor taking into account the clinical symptoms. The drug can be prescribed 250-300 mg 1 to 3 times a day. The maximum dosage is 3 tablets per day, and treatment should begin with half the prescribed dose.

Adaptol is classified as a low-toxic drug; therefore, a much higher dosage of the drug can only increase its side effects, for example, provoke dyspepsia, temporarily lower body temperature or cause hypotension. To eliminate these symptoms, detoxification therapy is used. If necessary, gastric lavage is performed.

If you assign Adaptol together with sleeping pills means, the drug will enhance their hypnotic effect and improve sleep. This medicine does not interfere with other tranquilizers, as well as neuroleptics, psychostimulants or antidepressants.

The drug is sold in pharmacies only if you have a prescription from a doctor. The price of one pack of Adaptol is on average 670-700 rubles.

The place where the package with Adaptal lies is to be protected from sunlight and dry. The temperature in such a place should not exceed + 25 ° C. Shelf life of the drug is 4 years.

Adaptol receives different reviews of doctors and parents. Some mothers consider it a dangerous medicine and do not risk giving the child, seeking replacement with another treatment. Those who trust the doctor and decide to give Adaptol to a child are called Among the advantages of the drug is a fairly quick effect, lack of addiction and drowsiness.

The disadvantages of drugs include the relatively high cost of tablets and their bitter taste. Also Some mothers noticed that after the cancellation the child became unbalanced, despite the information in the instructions that Adaptol does not have withdrawal syndrome

It is possible to replace Adaptol with drugs with the same active substance, for example, Mebicar or Mebics. These are domestic counterparts, so they are somewhat cheaper, and the effects have almost the same and have the same contraindications.

Also alternative to Adaptolu can be medicines with similar effects, but with a different composition.

Among them are:

• Noofen. These capsules are prescribed from 8 years of age.
• Anvifen. This medicine is prescribed in capsules for children over 3 years old.
• Phenibut. The drug is allowed at the age of 2 years.
• Children's Tenoten. The drug is represented by lozenges prescribed to children from 3 years of age.
• Grandaxine. Such tablets are prescribed from 14 years.

The opinion of the doctor about the drug "Adaptol" you can find out by looking at the following video.