Memoria
Memoria: instructions for use and reviews
- 1. Release form and composition
- 2. Pharmacological properties
- 3. Indications for use
- 4. Contraindications
- 5. Method of application and dosage
- 6. Side effects
- 7. Overdose
- 8. Special instructions
- 9. Application during pregnancy and lactation
- 10. Use in childhood
- 11. For violations of liver function
- 12. Drug interactions
- 13. Analogs
- 14. Terms and conditions of storage
- 15. Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
- 16. Reviews
- 17. Price in pharmacies
Latin name: Memoria
ATX code: N07XX
Active ingredient: St. John's wort + Ginkgo biloba + Hemlock spotted + Common ginseng + Mountain arnica in homeopathic dilution "D" (Hypericum perforatum + Ginkgo biloba + Conium maculatum + Panax ginseng + Arnica montana in homeopathic mixtura "D")
Manufacturer: Richard Bittner AG (Austria)
Description and photo update: 2019-26-08
Memoria is a complex homeopathic remedy for improving peripheral and cerebral circulation, increases cerebral metabolism.
Release form and composition
Dosage form - homeopathic drops for oral administration: transparent liquid from red-yellow to light yellow, does not have a specific smell (20 ml, 50 ml or 100 ml each in dark glass vials with a dropper, in a cardboard box 1 bottle and instructions on the use of Memoria).
Content of active ingredients in 100 ml drops:
- Hypericum D1 (St. John's wort) - 15 ml;
- Arnica D12 (mountain arnica) - 10 ml;
- Ginkgo D6 (ginkgo biloba) - 10 ml;
- Ginseng D6 (ginseng) - 10 ml;
- Conium D6 (spotted hemlock) - 10 ml.
Auxiliary components: ethanol (43%), purified water.
Pharmacological properties
Pharmacodynamics
Memoria is a complex homeopathic preparation that improves brain metabolism. It has a depressing effect on platelet aggregation, has a membrane-stabilizing effect, maintains the elasticity and strength of blood vessels, enhances cerebral and peripheral blood circulation, and improves microcirculation.
Pharmacokinetics
Since the effect of Memoria consists of the combined action of its components, it is not possible to carry out kinetic studies. All components in the complex cannot be traced using markers or bioassays, nor is it possible to detect drug metabolites.
Indications for use
- Concentration and memory disorders;
- Complex therapy of cerebral atherosclerosis, accompanying dizziness and headaches.
Contraindications
- liver disease;
- children under 12 years old;
- hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.
It is not recommended to take Memoria drops during pregnancy and lactation. If necessary, the question of prescribing the drug during these periods of a woman's life is decided by the doctor individually for each patient.
Memoria, instructions for use: method and dosage
The drug is taken orally 0.5 hours before meals or 1 hour after meals. It is shown taking drops in pure form or diluted with 1 tablespoon of water, before swallowing the drug should be kept in the mouth for a short time.
Recommended dosage: 10 drops 3 times a day for 2-3 months.
At the beginning of therapy and if a rapid relief of the symptoms of the disease is required, it is possible to take 8 drops every 0.5-1 hour, but no more than 8 times (64 drops) per day. After the normalization of the clinical condition, you should switch to taking drops three times a day.
If necessary, it is possible to repeat the course of treatment.
Side effects
Due to the content of St. John's wort in the drops, in rare cases, against the background of the use of the drug, the development of photosensitization is possible.
Overdose
Overdose cases of Memoria have not been registered to date.
special instructions
In case of symptoms of photosensitivity, it is recommended to reduce the dose of the drug.
In case of development of other undesirable effects, you should consult your doctor for advice.
The content of plant components in the composition of Memoria causes possible slight turbidity of the solution, change in taste or weakening of odor during storage (these changes do not reduce the effectiveness of the drug).
Influence on the ability to drive vehicles and complex mechanisms
Patients receiving Memoria should be careful when performing potentially dangerous types of work that require increased attention and high speed of psychomotor reactions (driving a car and other vehicles, working with moving mechanisms, performing the duties of a dispatcher / operator, etc.).
Application during pregnancy and lactation
It is not recommended for pregnant and breastfeeding women to take the drug. The question of the admissibility of using the homeopathic medicine Memoria during pregnancy / lactation is decided by the doctor individually.
Pediatric use
In pediatrics, Memoria drops are contraindicated for the treatment of children under 12 years of age.
For violations of liver function
A contraindication for therapy with a homeopathic remedy is liver disease.
Drug interactions
The effect of Memoria on other drugs has not been studied, no cases of interaction with other drugs have been registered.
When using the drug, however, one should take into account the presence of St. John's wort in its composition, which can affect the therapeutic efficacy of some drugs. So, it is able to increase the antidepressant effect of MAO (monoamine oxidase) inhibitors, increasing the risk of developing a hypertensive crisis, and therefore it is necessary to observe a two-week interval between taking these funds. When taken simultaneously with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, such as fluoxetine, sertraline, citalopram, paroxetine and fluvoxamine, St. confusion, confusion and irritability. Enhances the photosensitizing effect of other drugs, including tetracyclines, thiazide diuretics, sulfonamides, quinolones, piroxicam. Influences the hypotensive effect of reserpine in the direction of its decrease. Reduces the concentration in the blood of digoxin, cyclosporine, and indinavir with a concomitant decrease in the effectiveness of its use. When taken together with desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol, it increases the risk of breakthrough bleeding. Increases the metabolic rate of theophylline. Reduces, while taking the effectiveness of carbamazepine, nortriptyline, amitriptyline, verapamil, non-nucleoside inhibitors of reverse transcriptases, anticoagulants such as coumarin (for example, warfarin, fenprocoumon). Influences the hypotensive effect of reserpine in the direction of its decrease. Reduces the concentration in the blood of digoxin, cyclosporine, and indinavir with a concomitant decrease in the effectiveness of its use. When taken together with desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol, it increases the risk of breakthrough bleeding. Increases the metabolic rate of theophylline. Reduces, while taking the effectiveness of carbamazepine, nortriptyline, amitriptyline, verapamil, non-nucleoside inhibitors of reverse transcriptases, anticoagulants such as coumarin (for example, warfarin, fenprocoumon). Influences the hypotensive effect of reserpine in the direction of its decrease. Reduces the concentration in the blood of digoxin, cyclosporine, and indinavir with a concomitant decrease in the effectiveness of its use. When taken together with desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol, it increases the risk of breakthrough bleeding. Increases the metabolic rate of theophylline. Reduces, while taking the effectiveness of carbamazepine, nortriptyline, amitriptyline, verapamil, non-nucleoside inhibitors of reverse transcriptases, anticoagulants such as coumarin (for example, warfarin, fenprocoumon). When taken together with desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol, it increases the risk of breakthrough bleeding. Increases the metabolic rate of theophylline. Reduces, while taking the effectiveness of carbamazepine, nortriptyline, amitriptyline, verapamil, non-nucleoside inhibitors of reverse transcriptases, anticoagulants such as coumarin (for example, warfarin, fenprocoumon). When taken together with desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol, it increases the risk of breakthrough bleeding. Increases the metabolic rate of theophylline. Reduces, while taking the effectiveness of carbamazepine, nortriptyline, amitriptyline, verapamil, non-nucleoside inhibitors of reverse transcriptases, anticoagulants such as coumarin (for example, warfarin, fenprocoumon).
If you need to use the above means, you should consult your doctor.
Analogs
The analogs of Memoria are: Neuroxymet, Memorin, Boluses Huato, Instenon, Ginkoum, etc.
Terms and conditions of storage
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store in a dark place at temperatures up to 25 ° C.
The shelf life is 5 years.
Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
Available without a prescription.
Reviews about Memoria
According to reviews, Memoria improves cerebral circulation, memory, sleep, helps with headaches, dizziness. Many people like that the homeopathic remedy contains only herbal ingredients in a low concentration and at the same time is highly effective, does not cause side reactions and does not interact with other drugs.
The disadvantages include the dependence of Memoria's intake on the diet, the content of ethanol, which is why it is contraindicated to give the drug to young children, and a long course of therapy.
The price of Memoria in pharmacies
The approximate price of the Memorial is 269–295 rubles. (in a 20 ml dropper bottle) or 292–489 rubles. (in a 50 ml dropper bottle).
Anna Kozlova Medical journalist About the author
Education: Rostov State Medical University, specialty "General Medicine".
Information about the drug is generalized, provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the official instructions. Self-medication is hazardous to health!
