Kogitum for children: instructions for use for delayed speech development

Proper development of the child is important for each mother, so any problems cause concern and are the reason for contacting the pediatrician. Especially if the question concerns the formation of speech.

Along with exercises aimed at eliminating speech underdevelopment, doctors prescribe various drugs, among them - Kogitum.

Is such a medicine effective in delaying speech development and how is it properly used in children?

Kogitum is a yellow transparent solution with the smell and taste of banana, which is taken orally. It is placed in glass ampoules with two sharp ends with a capacity of 10 milliliters, packed in boxes of 30 pieces.

The main ingredient of Kogitum is acetylamino-succinic acid, represented in the drug in the form of potassium acetylaminosuccinate. The number of such compounds in one vial is 250 mg (25 mg per 1 ml). Additionally, the solution includes methyl parahydroxybenzoate, purified water, banana flavor, and fructose.

The drug has a general tonic effect, since its main component is a biologically active substance that affects the work of the central nervous system. The use of this tool has a positive effect on the nervous regulation and has a stimulating effect on the processes in the nervous system.

Kogitum, according to the instructions prescribed for asthenic syndrome, as one of the drugs of complex treatment. It is in demand for fatigue, taking antidepressants and light neurosis. Children recommend it:

• With a delay in physical, verbal, psychomotor or emotional development;
• With perinatal CNS damage;
• With neurotic disorders;
• With increased mental or physical stress;
• With mental retardation;
• With adaptation disorders;
• After postponed neuroinfection;
• During the recovery period after traumatic brain injury;
• With fatigue due to viral infection;
• With mental disorders;

Annotation to the solution notes among contraindications age up to 7 years. In practice, doctors may prescribe a medicine to a younger patient by determining the dosage for a particular patient.

The drug is not prescribed for hypersensitivity to any of its components. Other contraindications manufacturer of the drug does not notice.

Reception of solution can provoke an allergic reaction.

The medicine is taken orally in the morning. The vial must be gently opened on one side. Next, substituting for her cup or glass, you need to break off the tip on the other side. This makes it easy to pour the contents into the container.

The doctor selects the dosage of the solution individually, but often a child of 7-10 years old is prescribed 1 ampoule each, and a patient 10-18 years old - two ampoules each. Dilute medicine is not required. The duration of treatment is on average 2-4 weeks.

Kogitum is sold without a prescription, and the average price of a package of 30 ampoules of this medicine is 4,000 rubles. At home, the medication should be kept no longer than 3 years from the date of manufacture in a place hidden from direct sunlight at room temperature.Storage should not be accessible to small children.

On treatment drug Kogitum parents respond mostly well. According to them, the medicine has a positive effect on the development of speech and the mental state of young patients, especially if it is combined with speech therapy classes. Banana taste of the drug like most children.

The disadvantages of the means most moms attribute its high cost, due to which they often resort to peers. In addition, many note the high fragility of ampoules, calling this form inconvenient to use.

Also, there are reviews that complain about the lack of the expected effect of treatment with a solution.

Completely identical drugs with the same active ingredient are not released. However, instead of the drug Kogitum in children with ZRR can be used other nootropics, eg:

• Cortexin. Injections of this drug are allowed for babies at any age.
• Pantogam. This syrup, containing hopantenic acid, can be given to a child of any age.
• Aminalon. This drug GABA tablets is used in the treatment of children older than a year.
• Glycine. Such pills are prescribed for brain damage, memory problems, stress, or mental retardation. The drug can be used at any age.
• Nootropil. Such a preparation of piracetam is available in several forms (oral solution, capsules, injections, tablets) and can be administered to children older than a year.
• Fezam. In this medication in the form of capsules, piracetam is combined with cinnarizine. The drug is used in the treatment of children older than 5 years.
• Anvifen. These capsules containing aminophenylbutyric acid are administered to children over 3 years old.

You will learn more about this drug in the following video.