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Last reviewed: 04.07.2025
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Intellan stimulates brain activity and has a general tonic effect. The medicine contains plant elements, including many active substances (amino acids, alkaloids, vitamins, glycosides with saponins, microelements and flavonoids).
The medicine helps improve attention and memory, and in addition, blood circulation processes; provides the brain with nutritional components and helps remove metabolic elements. As a result, systemic fatigue is reduced. The neurostimulating effect of the drug allows it to be used in the treatment of depression.
Indications Intellana
It is used in case of such violations:
- overexertion, stress and severe fatigue that have a chronic form;
- cerebral blood flow disorders;
- memory impairment, attention deficit and forgetfulness;
- deterioration of mental abilities;
- neurosensory disorders;
- depression in the subacute stage (as an adjuvant);
- increased anxiety;
- neurotic-asthenic conditions associated with somatic pathologies.
Release form
The medicinal substance is released in the form of syrup, in 90 ml bottles. It is also produced in capsules - 20 or 60 pieces.
Pharmacodynamics
The extract of the ginkgo biloba component has a vasodilating effect, and also improves blood circulation processes within the brain, stabilizes tissue metabolism, prevents the formation of free radicals, and at the same time demonstrates antihypoxic and intensive anti-edematous activity.
Asian centella helps improve intracerebral blood flow and supplies the brain with oxygen. In case of anxiety and stress, it has a calming effect. At the same time, the substance helps improve intellectual activity, thinking and memorizing processes, and also increases learning ability. The use of the drug helps improve sleep and general condition, and also eliminates fatigue.
Indian pennywort contains alkaloids with amino acids that indirectly affect the processes of GABA binding inside brain neurons. It demonstrates antioxidant, stimulating and anticonvulsant effects.
Vegetable coriander has anticonvulsant, antioxidant and moderate antihypertensive properties. Along with this, it also gives the medicine its smell and taste.
The essential oils contained in amomum demonstrate a stimulating effect.
Emblica officinalis contains vitamins (ascorbic acid, thiamine and lactoflavin), Ca, Fe and P, as well as microelements. Antioxidant activity is associated with a high level of ascorbic acid. Pectins help reduce cholesterol levels. The substance helps improve the functioning of the cardiovascular system.
Dosing and administration
The medication must be taken orally.
An adult is prescribed to take 1 capsule or 2 teaspoons of syrup 2 times a day, after eating. In the evening, the medicine should be taken 3-4 hours before bedtime. The therapy lasts 1-3 months. The treatment cycle can be repeated after 21 days.
The syrup is usually prescribed to children aged 3-15 years – 1 teaspoon, 2 times a day.
Because Intellan syrup contains sucrose, it cannot be prescribed to diabetics.
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Use Intellana during pregnancy
Intellan should not be prescribed to pregnant women.
Contraindications
Main contraindications:
- severe pathologies associated with the function of the cardiovascular system;
- aggravated mental illnesses;
- glucose-galactose or fructose malabsorption;
- breastfeeding period;
- strong personal sensitivity to the medication.
Side effects Intellana
Side effects include:
- allergy symptoms (urticaria, rashes and epidermal itching);
- sleep disorders in case of taking medications at night;
- vomiting with nausea;
- increase in blood pressure readings.
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Storage conditions
Intellan must be stored at temperatures no higher than 25°C.
Shelf life
Intellan can be used for a period of 24 months from the date of production of the drug.
Analogues
The analogs of the drug are Ginos, Tanakan with Bilobil, Gingium and Memoplant.
Reviews
Intellan receives good feedback from patients. It is noted that it is used not only in therapy for adults, but is also prescribed to children with organic or functional disorders of the central nervous system. It is used for the treatment of psychomotor delays in children over 2 years of age. After taking the drug, an improvement in auditory perception, speech and cognitive ability of the child was observed; in addition, an improvement in fine motor skills was noted.
Since the medicine is not addictive, it can be used for a long time with a doctor’s prescription.
The disadvantages include sleep disorders and strong excitability, but they are noted only when Intellan is used before bedtime. A single dose of the drug caused stool disorders.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Intellan" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.
Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.