Use of Keltikan: instructions for use

Diseases of the peripheral nerves( neuropathy and neuralgia) are manifested by unpleasant symptoms. In many cases there is a shortage of a number of trace elements( phosphorus, potassium).For their replenishment are suitable drugs, such as Keltikan forte or Keltikan complex. Such medications reduce the severity of symptoms and contribute to a rapid recovery of the patient.

The preparation Keltikan according to the instruction is accepted after preliminary consultation with the attending physician and a full-fledged clinical examination. This allows you to determine the optimal dosage of the drug, as well as reduce the risk of unwanted drug reactions.

General Information

The tablets of Keltikan, according to the instructions for use, include two substances containing phosphorus( cytidine, uridine monophosphate).The composition of Keltikan includes a number of auxiliary substances and stabilizing phosphates. Due to this, the drug is able to positively influence the nerve cells, as well as improve the regeneration of their processes. The medicine has the following effects on the body:

• increases the phosphorus and phosphate groups in the blood, which are necessary for the regeneration of nerve cell processes;
• improves myelination processes of neuron outgrowths;
• reduces the intensity of inflammation of soft tissues, around axons;
• helps to restore the innervation of various parts of the body.

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Such a complex action allows to accelerate the processes of regeneration of the nervous tissue, to cope with the negative symptoms observed in neuropathies and neuralgias of different causation. The drug is available in the form of capsules, with blisters can contain 20 or 40 capsules.

Indications and contraindications

The medication is administered only on strict indications to prevent the development of side effects of therapy, to increase the effectiveness of treatment. Keltikan is prescribed in the following situations:

• with neuropathies that develop as a result of metabolic disorders against alcoholism, diabetes or other intoxication;
• for osteochondrosis and its consequences: radiculitis, lumbago, lumboschialgia;
• for various neurological diseases associated with the defeat of individual nerves or neural plexuses( neuritis, plexitis, ganglionitis);

Positive feedback from doctors and patients about Keltikan in multiple sclerosis demonstrates the high efficacy of the drug. If there are indications, the attending physician conducts an additional examination and determines the rational dosage of the medication. However, there are a number of contraindications restricting the use of the medicine:

• the age of the patient is less than 5 years or the weight of the child's body is less than 15 kg;
• individual intolerance, allergic reactions to the components of the drug or active ingredient.

If the patient has stomach problems, kidney stone kidney disease, pancreatitis or cholecystitis, then the drug should be administered with extreme caution.

Use of the preparation Keltikan

According to the instructions for use, Keltikan should always be used in recommended dosages: 1-2 tablets twice a day. In this case, the tablets are taken regardless of the time of eating. The maximum daily dose is 35 mg( 4 tablets).

The average duration of the course is 2-3 weeks. However, the attending physician independently selects the optimal course of therapy, taking into account the fact that it is undesirable to do more than 26 days. Keltikan with prolonged use can cause the development of convulsive syndrome and increased mental excitability. When prescribing the drug to children, the amount of active substance is always calculated on the weight of the child's body.

Side effects and overdose

Compliance with these rules for the use of medicines, as well as a full medical examination before appointment, helps to avoid the occurrence of side effects. However, in a number of cases, even if the rules are followed, allergic reactions appear: hives, itching, or Quincke's edema. In such situations, the drug should be discontinued and seek medical help from a medical institution.

Ingredients that are part of the medicine are not toxic to the human body. However, when taking a large number of tablets, there may be undesirable symptoms that can lead to severe consequences:

• pain in the upper abdomen with nausea and vomiting that brings relief to the patient;
• stool disorder in the form of diarrhea, most often multiple;
• allergic reactions( hives, skin itching, swelling, anaphylactic shock);
• dizziness;
• impaired consciousness, fainting.

If the unwanted symptoms develop, the patient should be washed with clean warm water. It is important to repeat the procedure until the separation of pure washing water, which allows to achieve maximum effect. In addition, the patient is given to take enterosorbents( Activated Carbon, Enterosgel), allowing to bind the active substances in the lumen of the intestine and prevent the progression of the symptoms.

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Reviews

Reviews of Keltikan tablets are positive both from doctors and patients. The medication is good for various types of disruption of the nervous system( neuralgia, neuropathy).It is important to take into account the indications and contraindications to its use, follow the instructions for use and consult with your doctor before use.

Price of the drug Keltikan - from 780 r. For 20 tablets and 1400 r. For 40 tablets. The cheapest analogue of the remedy is Glycine( from 17 rubles) or Glicisside. Doctors or pharmacists can recommend Mexidol, Kombilipen, Mexiprim, Mexifin, Neurotropin, Intellan, Cytoflavin.