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What is Brenax and what is it used for Each ampoule of Brenax contains citicoline sodium, equivalent to 500 mg citicoline or 1000 mg citicoline. The cardboard box contains 5 ampoules. Brenax is prescribed for the treatment of the following conditions: • Acute period of stroke caused by vascular occlusion; • Treatment of the post-stroke period caused by vascular occlusion and hemorrhage; • During acute and subsequent treatment of traumatic brain injury; • For cognitive disorders caused by damage to blood vessels and tissues. Special indications: Mannitol and corticosteroids are necessarily prescribed for brain injury to reduce intracranial pressure. In case of intracranial hemorrhage, the single dose of citicoline should not exceed 500 mg. In this case, the dose should be divided (100-200 mg 2-3 times a day). Taking Brenax with food and drink Depending on the route of administration, food and drink do not affect its absorption. Pregnancy Before taking the medication, consult your doctor or pharmacist. The drug can be prescribed during pregnancy only if the therapeutic effect significantly outweighs the probability of the expected risk to the fetus. Lactation Before taking the medication, consult your doctor or pharmacist. If it is necessary to take the drug during lactation, breastfeeding should be discontinued. Ability to drive and operate machinery During treatment, the patient should be very careful when driving a car or operating other machinery, as quick psychomotor reactions are necessary during this period. Important information about the excipients of Brenax Each dose of Brenax contains less than 1 mmol of sodium (23 mg), therefore it is considered that the preparation does not contain sodium. How to take Brenax Dosage and frequency of administration The doctor will determine the appropriate dose of Brenax. Usually, 1 ampoule of Brenax is prescribed intramuscularly and intravenously (slow injection) every 12 hours. Method of use and route of administration Brenax is administered intramuscularly or intravenously. Storage conditions for Brenax Brenax should be stored in a place inaccessible to children, in its original packaging. Store at a temperature not exceeding 25˚C.