In any mental disorder, symptoms appear that harm not only the patient himself, but also the people around him. One of the most effective drugs to suppress these manifestations is Eglon. Its active substance (sultiride) has an antidepressant effect. In a small dosage, it can be used as therapy for psychosomatic disorders. But treatment because of the large number of side effects and contraindications can only be prescribed by a doctor.
Dosage form and composition
Eglonil is available in the following forms:
Pills
1 tablet contains 200 mg of the active ingredient - sulpiride. Auxiliary components include:
- potato starch;
- lactose monohydrate;
- purified talc;
- magnesium stearate.
Solution
Used for intramuscular administration. 1 ml of the product contains 50 mg of the active substance. Auxiliary components of the drug:
- sodium chloride;
- sulfuric acid;
- purified water.
The liquid is odorless.
Capsules
1 capsule - 50 mg of the active substance. Auxiliary components are as follows:
- lactose monohydrate;
- methylcellulose;
- magnesium stearate;
- talc.
The capsule shell consists of gelatin and titanium dioxide.
Eglonil belongs to the group of neutroleptics. When taken, it blocks the work of dopamine receptors, providing an antidepressant effect, and due to the selective effect the agent does not affect the operation of the non-striated system.
Tablets in a small dose can be used to eliminate dizziness.
Indications for use Eglonila
Used as a primary or auxiliary therapeutic agent. It is often used in monotherapy for minor depressions, which may be accompanied by problems with sleep, deterioration of health.
The dosage, duration of treatment should be determined by the doctor, based on the age of the patient, the nature of the disease.
For adults
In combination with other medicines or as the main means of treatment, it is prescribed for:
- schizophrenia;
- depressive conditions;
- delirious states;
- psychosis and neurosis;
- severe behavioral disorders;
- long stay in a state of anxiety.
For kids
When treating children, it can only be used for acute behavioral disorders:
- agitation;
- autism.
Eglonil is not used as a therapeutic agent for children under 7 years of age.
For pregnant and lactating mothers
During these periods, it is advisable for a woman to refuse to take Eglonil and, together with a doctor, find a more benign option. In severe diseases, the remedy can be used only in the last weeks of pregnancy and only in a small dosage.
Contraindications to taking the drug
Contraindications to the reception of Elgonil are similar to those that apply to all means of the neutroleptic group. These include:
- the period of pregnancy and lactation;
- high susceptibility to the components of the drug;
- acute alcohol intoxication;
- manic psychosis;
- aggressive behavior of the patient;
- lack of lactose.
It is also forbidden to take simultaneously Elgonil with drugs, the active component of which is the sultopride.
Instructions for use
In the initial stages of the disease, you should first use the Elgonil solution, and after stopping the acute phase, you can take tablets or capsules.
For adults
When using the solution, the daily dose of the drug is 400-800 mg. The duration of the course of therapy depends on the patient's health, the course of the disease, but usually does not exceed 14 days. Then the patient is transferred to pills - the maximum daily dose is 3 pieces. Moreover, the drug is not recommended to take after 5 pm.
For kids
When treating children, it is advisable to use capsules:
- daily dose for children under 12 years old - 5 mg;
- between the ages of 12 and 18, 10 mg per day.
Possible side effects
The list of adverse reactions that appear during the use of the drug is very wide:
- quick weight gain;
- severe hyperhidrosis at night;
- constant drowsiness;
- hand tremor;
- dizziness;
- decreased blood pressure;
- problems with heart;
- rash;
- impotence or menstrual disorders.
If such adverse reactions occur, you should consult a doctor who can pick up another drug with a more suitable composition.
Interaction with other medicines
In order not to harm the body, you must remember that you can not combine Eglon with other drugs, such as:
- Antiarrhythmic drugs.
- Medicines based on ethanol.
- Pentamidine.
- Levodop
With utmost care should be used in conjunction with:
- drugs that reduce the concentration of potassium;
- antihypertensives;
- antiacid drugs.
The tool affects the management of various mechanisms, vehicles.
Also during the period of therapy can not take alcohol.
What can lead overdose
In case of overdose of the drug can be observed:
- dry mouth;
- dystonia;
- nausea and vomiting;
- protrusion of the tongue.
In this case, an urgent need to wash the stomach and take in enterosorbents, such as black coal. If the symptoms of overdose are more pronounced, you should contact the specialists for help.
The drug is released strictly by prescription. The average cost is 250 rubles.
Analogs Eglonila
Instead, the drug can use its analogues:
- Betamak. Production - Latvia. Available in tablets. It is contraindicated for use in the treatment of children under 6 years of age, women during pregnancy and lactation.
- Sulpiride Available in tablets and solution. Can be used to treat adults and children over 6 years old. It is permissible to use during pregnancy, but breastfeeding during treatment with this tool should be interrupted.
- Abilifay Available in the form of tablets and solution. It is not allowed in the treatment of children under 18 children, during pregnancy and lactation - with caution and only after consulting a doctor. Use of Abilifaya is acceptable if the benefit to the mother is higher than the potential risk to the fetus.
- Haloperidol-Richter. Available in the form of tablets and solution for parenteral administration. Can be used to treat children from the age of three.
Reviews
A good enough drug, helped me after a serious situation, when I had a row with a girl, and they fired me from work, and also had a serious loan. I went to the doctor, prescribed it, really said to take the remedy strictly according to the instructions and be sure to pay attention to my feelings. The drug helped, but here was a not very good feeling: regular drowsiness, detachment.
Ilyas, 35 years old
Eglonil was prescribed to my child in the third grade, because his character began to deteriorate, the child constantly cried, began to say that he was scared. At first the sleep was normalized, after that the behavior was slightly improved. At the reception there were no side effects, and then the baby outgrown such a state.
Irina, 34 years old
