Calcium Hopanthenate

Calcium hopantenate is a drug from the group of nootropic drugs that contains the active substance hopantenic acid. It is produced in Russia, in the companies Rosmedpreparaty and Ufavit.

Calcium gopanthenate has several synonyms, such as Gopantam, Pantogam, Pantogama, Pantogama tablets and Pantocalcin. The drug is available in the form of tablets of 0.25 g and 250 mg.

Calcium hopantenate is used to treat various neurological diseases, including cerebral insufficiency, hyperkinetic disorders, Jacksonian epilepsy, parkinsonism, tremor, neuroleptic syndrome and trigeminal neuralgia. In children, the drug can be used to treat mental retardation, speech delay, clonic stuttering, epilepsy and urinary disorders such as urinary incontinence and enuresis.

However, like any medicine, calcium hopantenate has a number of contraindications and side effects. The drug is not recommended for use in case of hypersensitivity to its components, acute renal failure and in the first trimester of pregnancy. Allergic reactions such as rhinitis, conjunctivitis and skin rashes are possible. In addition, calcium hopanthenate may enhance the effect of central nervous system stimulants.

Fortunately, there is no data on overdose or special instructions, which makes calcium hopanthenate a relatively safe drug when used correctly.

Thus, calcium hopanthenate is an effective nootropic drug that can help in the treatment of various neurological diseases. However, before using the drug, you should consult your doctor and read the instructions for use to avoid possible side effects.