Starting from childhood, every person’s life is associated with problems, stress and troubles. During school years, a child worries about failures in studies or misunderstandings in the children's team, and at a university, for every student, exams and sessions become a huge burden on the nervous system. In adult life, stressful situations can await not only in the workplace, but also in family and personal relationships. Constant emotional tension and stress very often lead to chronic fatigue, sleep and appetite disorders, apathy and other unpleasant symptoms.
To prevent the nervous system from malfunctioning in a stressful situation, it needs support. An excellent homeopathic remedy that has a mild sedative and anti-anxiety effect is Tenoten. Clinical studies confirm that a course of Tenoten as part of complex therapy helps reduce anxiety levels by approximately 2 times. This drug performs stress-protective, nootropic, antiamnestic, antihypoxic, antiamnestic, neuroprotective and antidepressant functions.
Compound
A stress-protective agent is available in tablet form.
The pharmacological product is developed for different age groups, so the compositions are slightly different.
Active drug component:
- Tenoten for children is an affinity purified antibody to the brain-specific protein S-100, representing a compound of homeopathic dilutions C12, C30, C50.
- Tenoten adult - antibodies to the brain-specific protein S-100, affinity purified, representing a compound of homeopathic dilutions C12, C30, C200.
To enhance the therapeutic effect and better absorption of the drug by the body in the production of both types, the following are used:
- lactose;
- magnesium stearate;
- microcrystalline cellulose.
The composition of the drug, when used correctly, is considered absolutely safe.
Even after long-term use there is no addictive effect.
Description of tablets:
- color – white (or close to white);
- shape – flat-cylindrical;
- marks - a dividing groove running through the center of the pill, there is a chamfer along the edge;
- identification marks - on one convex side there is the inscription MATERIA MEDICA, on the other flat side - TENOTEN.
Possible contraindications
For the drug "Tenoten" for children, the instructions indicate conditions when it is not recommended for use. The following cases are contraindicated:
- child's age up to 3 years;
- galactosemia;
- glucose-galactose malabsorption syndrome;
- hypersensitivity to active components;
- liver and kidney pathologies;
- suicidal tendencies;
- bipolar disorders;
- lactase deficiency.
Before starting to use the medicine, it is important to exclude the presence of contraindications.
Price
You can buy the drug without presenting a prescription in almost any pharmacy or online store.
The cost of tablets for children does not differ significantly from the adult dosage.
The average price in Moscow is 253-265 rubles .
You can find out how much Tenoten costs by going to the radar help system page via the Internet.
You can order medicine online. The convenience of this option lies in the possibility of delivering the drug to your home.
Analogues of the drug
Most pediatricians believe that with a properly selected dosage, Tenoten for children is ideal for eliminating disorders of the nervous system. In exceptional cases, analogues of the described remedy are selected for young patients. The following drugs have a similar therapeutic effect:
- "Anvifen". Available in the form of capsules of different dosages. The active ingredient is aminophenylbutyric acid. Allowed for use by children over 3 years of age.
- "Pantocalcin". A medicine based on hopantenic acid is prescribed to children over 3 years of age. For younger patients, its analogue, Pantogam, is used.
- "Glycine". Lozenges can be given from birth.
- "Semax". These are nasal drops with a concentration of active substance of 0.1%. Approved for use by children over 7 years old.
- "Cortexin". The product is presented in the form of an injection solution. It is used from birth, including for the treatment of diseases in premature babies.
- "Afobazole". The drug is contraindicated for children. However, for serious indications, it is prescribed to patients over the age of 10-12 years.
The analogues of Tenoten tablets (for children) have a positive effect on brain function and mental activity. However, they have certain contraindications and have specific application features. Therefore, the choice of an analogue drug always remains with the doctor who is observing the child.
Indications for use
The complex sedative effect and safe composition of the components have elevated Tenoten to the category of popular pharmacological products used to eliminate various nervous disorders:
- neurotic and neurosis-like conditions;
- psychosomatic diseases;
- mental disorders associated with stress, nervous tension;
- irritability, anxiety and vegetative reactions;
- moderately expressed organic lesions of the central nervous system, which are accompanied by instability of the emotional background, decreased concentration and memory.
The drug can be used to prevent nervous disorders in cases where regular psycho-emotional stress is experienced.
Principle of action on the body
The drug is mainly prescribed for:
- neuroses and neurotic disorders;
- psychosomatic symptoms;
- a stressful state, which is accompanied by excessive nervous excitability, anxiety, irritability;
- disorders in the functioning of the central nervous system, including disorders of traumatic and dyscircular etiology, which are characterized by instability of the emotional background, memory problems and irritability, and are also of moderate intensity.
Tenoten has a calming, anxiolytic (anti-anxiety) effect, and does not provoke the occurrence of unwanted hypnogenic and muscle relaxant reactions. Helps optimize tolerance to psycho-emotional stress. In addition, the drug has stress-protective, nootropic, antiamnestic, antihypoxic, neuroprotective, antiasthenic and antidepressant effects.
If the patient experiences hypoxia, intoxication, or conditions caused by acute cerebrovascular accidents, the drug has a neuroprotective effect. It localizes the area of damage and helps normalize memory and learning processes performed by the central nervous system.
It also modifies the functional activity of the S-100 protein, which is responsible for coupling synaptic and metabolic processes in the brain, and also helps normalize neuronal plasticity.
Tenoten helps normalize metabolic processes in the brain, and also regulates the transmission of nerve impulses, but does not cause addiction and does not have a negative effect on the functioning of various parts of the brain. The drug gradually reduces signs of anxiety and stress, helps normalize concentration and improves performance. The patient feels a calming effect already on days 2-4, and after 15-20 days he experiences a significant increase in concentration and attention.
Instructions for use
Before starting therapy, it is important to read the instructions, especially with regard to questions about what the medicine helps with, how to take it and how long the course of treatment lasts.
For adults
Taking tablets involves dissolving them in the mouth until completely dissolved.
You should not combine food consumption with medication; it is recommended to take a break 1-2 hours before or after meals.
The classic treatment regimen includes:
- course duration is from 1 to 3 months (sometimes an extension to 6 months is recommended);
- single dose – 1-2 tablets;
- frequency of administration per day – 2-4 times.
To stabilize the result, in some cases, doctors prescribe a second course after a 1-2 month break.
How to take for children
The method of taking tablets is very convenient, as evidenced by reviews on the forums.
It is very difficult to force the child to drink the whole pill, but Tenoten is enough to put in the child’s mouth and offer to use it like a lollipop until it is completely dissolved.
You can also offer the option of dissolving the drug in a small amount of water.
Recommended regimen for taking a sedative:
- course of treatment – from 1 to 3 months (up to 6 months);
- single dose – 1 tablet;
- frequency of administration per day – 1-3 times.
If after using the drug for 3-4 weeks there is no positive dynamics, you should contact your doctor to adjust the therapy.
for patients during pregnancy or lactation due to the lack of information about the effect of the active substance on the development of the fetus and the possibility of its penetration into breast milk. Admission is possible only taking into account the balance of risks and benefits.
Russian and foreign substitutes
Let's consider medicines that have identical properties, but differ in active ingredients.
The cheapest analogues of the drug Tenoten for children are Glycine and valerian extract in tablets of domestic production.
Glycine
The amino acid glycine is used as the active ingredient. Available in lozenges, 50 pcs. packaged. The price for 1 pack is about 40 rubles.
Glycine acts as follows:
- regulates the metabolism of neurotransmitters, oxygen and amino acids;
- normalizes the process of transmission of nerve impulses;
- activates blood supply to the brain;
- improves cognitive functions;
- reduces psycho-emotional stress;
- eliminates tearfulness, irritability;
- protects cells from the effects of free radicals, hypoxia and other pathogenetic factors;
- makes it easier to fall asleep;
- has a positive effect on blood vessels;
- reduces the severity of side effects when taking drugs that depress the nervous system.
The use of Glycine is indicated for:
- unstable mental state;
- insomnia;
- stress;
- adaptation to new conditions;
- mental illness;
- vegetative-vascular dystonia;
- age-related dementia;
- encephalopathies of various origins (after injuries, strokes, alcoholism).
The medicine is contraindicated in case of individual intolerance. Glycine is well tolerated. In rare cases, allergic reactions are possible. The tablets are dissolved sublingually or behind the cheek.
For small children, it is crushed and given in powder form; for infants, a pacifier is dipped in it. The course of treatment for severe problems with the nervous system is from 2 weeks, 3 doses per day. For sleep disorders, a single dose is taken before bedtime or 30 minutes before going to bed.
Advantages:
- well tolerated;
- available without a prescription;
- approved for use in children of all ages;
- cheap.
Disadvantage: unproven effectiveness.
Valerian extract tablets
The well-known yellow little tablets contain a thick extract of valerian, which has a therapeutic effect on the nervous system:
- calms;
- reduces irritability, excitability, emotional instability;
- normalizes sleep without causing drowsiness during the day.
Dragee is drunk after meals with water, 3 times a day. For insomnia – 2 doses per day. One - an hour before bedtime, the other the night before (at 18:00).
Contraindications for use:
- age under 12 years;
- individual intolerance.
The cost for 50 tablets is about 50 rubles.
Other analogues and substitutes for Tenoten for children are more expensive and are taken with the permission of a doctor.
Gliatilin
Synonymous trade names: Cerepro, Cereton. The active ingredient is choline alfoscerate. Available in capsules or solution for injection.
Neurologists often prescribe for children, starting in infancy, with:
- encephalopathies of various origins;
- impairments of memory and learning ability, decreased concentration and other dysfunctions of higher nervous activity;
- delayed psychomotor development;
- mental instability (irritability, sensitivity, apathy, asthenia, etc.).
Positively affects the functioning of the central nervous system and blood vessels:
- activates the transmission of nerve impulses;
- stimulates metabolism and blood supply to the brain;
- reduces increased nervous excitability;
- improves memory and concentration;
- eliminates the consequences of hypoxia and other traumatic factors.
Gliatilin is contraindicated in children with individual intolerance to the components of the drug.
The medication is well tolerated and suitable for long-term use. In some cases, nausea may occur, which requires a dose reduction. An allergic reaction cannot be ruled out. The injection solution is administered intramuscularly or in the form of droppers, once a day for 10 days. After this, they begin taking capsules. Capsules are taken orally, before meals, 3 times a day. Duration of therapy is at least 3 months. Produced by Italfarmaco SpA (Italy). The cost of a pack of 14 capsules is 800 rubles, 3 ampoules – 700 rubles.
Encephabol
Available in the form of a suspension and tablets for oral administration containing pyritinol dihydrochloride monohydrate.
It has a therapeutic effect:
- improves cerebral circulation;
- stimulates cellular metabolism in the brain;
- prevents the development of hypoxia;
- protects the central nervous system from the influence of harmful substances (free radicals, lysosomal enzymes);
- has a weak sedative effect;
- restores areas of the nervous system damaged by ischemia, hypoxia and other traumatic factors;
- increases mental performance;
- helps improve memory and learning;
- normalizes the rheological properties of blood (fluidity).
Important! It is not recommended to take the medicine in the afternoon.
Take with food, 3 times a day. Duration of use from 8 weeks to 6 months. Positive dynamics are observed after 3–4 weeks. Maximum effect after 6–12 weeks.
Indications for use:
- lethargy and impaired consciousness;
- asthenia;
- vegetative-vascular dystonia;
- migraine;
- encephalopathy;
- cerebrovascular accidents;
- dementia;
- decreased memory, thinking, and ability to concentrate;
- increased fatigue;
- delayed psychomotor development;
- oligophrenia.
Contraindications:
- psychomotor agitation;
- epilepsy;
- increased convulsive readiness;
- liver and/or kidney failure,
- changes in laboratory blood parameters;
- diffuse connective tissue diseases;
- myasthenia gravis;
- pemphigus;
- hypersensitivity to the ingredients of the drug.
A bottle of suspension costs 800 rubles, 50 tablets - 900 rubles
Pantogam
Syrup and tablets for oral administration based on Hopantenic acid, produced in Russia. The cost of syrup is 450 rubles. for 100 ml, tablets from 460 rub.
Pharmacological action of Pantogam:
- stimulates the central nervous system;
- increases performance;
- activates mental activity;
- reduces increased excitability;
- suppresses convulsive readiness.
Used for treatment:
- mental retardation;
- developmental delays;
- asthenia;
- epilepsy;
- consequences of brain injuries (neuroinfections, trauma, ischemia);
- urinary disorders (enuresis, urinary incontinence, etc.).
Contraindications:
- individual intolerance;
- acute renal failure;
- I trimester of pregnancy.
Side effects
Homeopathic remedies act gently, without affecting the functioning of vital systems and individual organs. there are no threats from the active substance Tenoten .
You should only pay attention to studying the composition, or more precisely, the presence of allergies to the listed components.
If you are hypersensitive to one of them, side effects characteristic of an allergic reaction may occur.
special instructions
Before you start using Tenoten for children, you should carefully study the instructions and pay attention to some recommendations for its correct use:
- The drug contains lactose in the form of monohydrate. Therefore, children with congenital or acquired disorders of absorption/digestion of certain carbohydrates should take it with caution.
- Since the drug has a stimulating effect on the cerebral cortex, its last dose should take place 2 hours before bedtime, but no later.
- In the case of chronic autosomal recessive pathologies, you should consult your doctor in advance about the advisability of prescribing tablets.
During the consultation, you must tell the specialist about all the diseases the child has, if any.
Tenoten and alcohol: compatibility
Tenoten tablets are homeopathic, which eliminates negative reactions with alcohol-containing drinks.
However, the effects of the drug and alcohol are completely opposite, so the therapeutic effect is completely neutralized.
In case of nervous disorders, it is prohibited to take any alcohol, because strong drinks increase agitation, which is undesirable when the psycho-emotional background is destabilized.
Among other things, alcohol disrupts metabolic processes and negatively affects the functioning of nerve cells.
Hence the conclusion: during the period of therapy you should avoid drinking strong drinks.
Therapeutic properties
The main therapeutic effect of the drug is to normalize the functioning of nerve cells. In addition, Tenoten for children has the following therapeutic effects:
- protection of nerve cells from negative effects (for example, hypoxia or intoxication);
- improving memory and concentration;
- increasing the resistance of the central nervous system to stress factors;
- improved mood;
- eliminating anxiety and fears.
Against the background of the listed therapeutic properties, the drug does not have a pronounced hypnotic and muscle relaxant effect. After direct resorption of the tablet, the active substance enters the systemic bloodstream, evenly distributed in the tissues, penetrates the structures of the central nervous system, where it is included in metabolism.
Reviews from people after use
Anastasia, 29 years old:
My son entered first grade and problems immediately arose due to his hyperactivity. The child could not sit through a single lesson, which interfered with the work of both the teacher and his classmates. I had to seek help from a neurologist, who prescribed Tenoten. After several days of taking the medicine, it showed its effectiveness. The son not only behaves calmer, but his academic performance has also increased, he has become more collected, and his concentration has improved.
Reviews from adults on forums are mostly positive, which only confirms the high effectiveness of treatment with Tenoten.
Maria, 34 years old:
I work as an accountant, most of the time I am in a state of stress due to high responsibility and constant mistakes of my subordinates. The nervous disorder reached its climax - I almost stopped sleeping at night. After seeing a doctor, I decided to take my health seriously. I took a vacation, went to the sea, and began taking Tenoten to stabilize my psycho-emotional background. This, as the doctor said, is an analogue of the famous Deprim.
The tablets are well absorbed and there are no side effects. In a couple of months I brought my mental state back to normal, of course, not without the help of the drug.
Patient reviews
According to patient reviews, Tenoten for children and its analogues are well tolerated. Among the substitutes, glycine and valerian, the most budget options, are in demand. Parents often buy them on their own, without consulting a doctor. The most common side effect that occurs at the beginning of treatment is increased activity and sleep disturbances if the medications are taken in the afternoon.
According to patients, the disadvantage of this group of drugs is their unproven effectiveness. Plus – availability: the drugs are sold in most pharmacies. Doctors most often choose Tenoten or its chemical analogues (Encephabol, Pantogam, Gliatilin).
Reviews from neurologists
Smirnovskaya A. A., neurologist with 23 years of experience:
I prescribe Tenoten for stress, nervous tension and other disorders. The medicine is homeopathic, which eliminates a negative reaction from the body. It is convenient to take without interruption from work activities.
The active substances do not cause drowsiness, and there is no addiction to the drug. During therapy, on the contrary, stimulation of mental activity is noted.
Tamanchenko V.V., neurologist with 7 years of experience:
A sedative is included in therapy for mental stress, irritability and other nervous disorders that occur due to stress and depression. To achieve the desired effect, you need to take it in a course. The dosage and duration of treatment is determined by the attending physician.
Reviews
- Olga, 27 years old. Last month I had a very difficult session, and for about a few weeks I was constantly stressed and had little rest. And after finishing my studies, I noticed that I was constantly experiencing causeless anxiety and sleeping very poorly. Some days it was not possible to fall asleep until the morning. Since I am very sensitive about my health, I immediately went to the doctor. At the hospital they told me that these could be residual effects from chronic stress. The neurologist prescribed me the drug Motherwort forte, but it did not suit me, and I switched to Tenoten. I often use homeopathy for treatment, I am very pleased that this medicine is also a homeopathic remedy, because these medicines are the safest. I felt improvements within three to four days after starting treatment. And by the end of the first week of taking the pills, I was already sleeping normally, and there were no problems falling asleep.
- Ksenia, 32 years old. Lately I have been constantly having some problems and constant stress at work. I, as a very emotional person by nature, very soon noticed that my well-being was suffering, and this was expressed in nervousness and even some aggressiveness, which was completely unusual for me before. I lashed out at my husband and children, couldn’t concentrate on work, didn’t sleep well, constantly waking up at night. I went to the doctor and he prescribed Tenoten for me. I took it for two and a half weeks and did not notice any special effect. Then I switched to Afobazole. This drug has already really helped me, my emotional background has become stable, even my sleep has improved. I've been drinking it for three weeks now.
Analogs
Tenoten does not have an equivalent structural analogue, but there are quite a lot of substitutes in the group of sedatives.
Among the popular ones:
- Glitsed (1051 rub.);
- Dysmenorm (543 rub.);
- Memory Plus (756 rub.);
- Mastodinon (567 rub.).
cheaper in pharmacies :
- Edas 306 (153 rub.);
- Notta (243 rub.).
To select a substitute, you should contact a specialist who is competent in resolving this issue. Self-medication is fraught with a decrease in therapeutic treatment or obtaining the opposite effect.
List of analogues
Homeopathic analogues of Tenoten for children:
| Name, manufacturer | Release form | Price, rub |
| Notta, Bittner (Austria) | Drops, Lozenges | 280 380 |
| Edas-306, Edas Holding (Russia) | Syrup | 140 |
| Goméostres, Boiron (France) | Lozenges | 324 |
| Kindinorm, Alpen Pharma (Switzerland) | Granules for resorption | 680 |
| Valerianahel, Biologische Heilmittel Heel (Germany) | Drops for oral administration | 750 |
The advantage of analogues is the presence of dosage forms in the form of drops, which are more convenient to dose for children.
Some drugs are allowed:
- from 1 year - Kindinorm, Edas-306;
- from 2 years old - Valerianahel.
The disadvantage is the lack of evidence confirming their effectiveness.
Afobazole or Tenoten: which is better?
The active ingredients of both drugs are different, but the drugs belong to the same pharmacological group.
Their mechanisms of action are identical; compatibility with alcohol is not allowed, as is use with drugs that depress the central nervous system.
Tenoten is easier to take for both adults and children; just put a pill in your mouth and suck it until it dissolves. Afobazole is taken orally entirely; sedatives are not used in pediatrics due to age restrictions (up to 18 years).
Tenoten and Afobazole show a high therapeutic effect for various lesions of the central nervous system, neuroses and other nervous disorders, so there is no clear answer to the question of which remedy is better.
Experts first prescribe homeopathy (Tenoten), only if the medicine is powerless, a stronger drug is selected based on synthetic substances, which include Afobazol.
If you make a choice between Tenoten and Novopassit , then it is also difficult to give preference to one of them due to the natural origin of the components of the compositions.
However, there are significant differences that indicate the advantage of Tenoten:
- Firstly, the drug has a complex effect, providing a sedative, neotropic and vegetotropic effect.
- Secondly, different tablets are available for adults and children.
- Thirdly, the medicine, unlike Novopassit, does not cause drowsiness and lethargy.
In any case, the selection of medications should be carried out by the attending physician, who assesses all threats and risks in each specific case.
Doctor's advice
Almost all analogues can be easily purchased without a prescription, so some parents themselves decide that their child needs this or that remedy.
With all due respect to dads and moms, most of them are incompetent in this matter, and the Internet forum is not the best adviser. Those who recommend buying a medicine because “it helped my child” will not be responsible for the child’s health if something goes wrong.
It is necessary to find out the cause of the behavioral disorder. This may be a sign:
- problems of a psychological or mental nature;
- neurological pathologies.
There are a lot of reasons and you can’t do it without consulting a doctor. Therefore, the best manifestation of care is to show the child to a specialist who will select exactly the drug that a particular child needs.
If the doctor has prescribed treatment, you must strictly follow the recommendations and not stop taking the medication if there is no immediate effect. Such funds accumulate and only then a therapeutic effect develops.
Author of the article: Yakovchuk Elena Andreevna, pharmacist
