Glycine for children and adults: instructions for use

Glycine - an aliphatic amino acid, which does not have optical isomers in its composition, is also a neurotransmitter acid. The eponymous drug contains an amino acid and auxiliary substances - water-soluble methylcellulose and magnesium stearate.

Now much debate about whether it is possible to give children glycine. Experts answer - yes, glycine for children can be applied. But be careful.

Glycine is the simplest preparation of nootropic action with a wide range of indications for use. He has only one contraindication - an individual intolerance, and he causes only one side reaction - allergic, that is, almost safe. Produced in sublingual tablets of white color and sweet taste, due to which the name of the amino acid and the drug itself (γλυκύς in the translation from Greek - sweet).

Pharmacokinetics of the drug:

Glycine is a drug that easily penetrates into tissues and biological fluids of the human body, including the brain and spinal cord. It is quickly metabolized to safe carbon dioxide and water. It is freely excreted with natural fluids, not accumulating in the tissues of the body.

Pharmacological properties of the drug:

Glycine has a mild sedative, tranquilizing and antidepressant effect, reduces feelings of anxiety and fear. Reduces the manifestation of alcohol withdrawal. Regulates metabolism. Normalizes and activates the protective processes of inhibition in the central nervous system ( CNS ). It has antioxidant, antitoxic, adrenoblocking action and regulates the activity of glutamate receptors. Due to the wide range of pharmacological properties the drug has the following effect:

* Increased mental performance;

* Reduction of psychoemotional stress in stress;

* Reducing aggressiveness and conflict;

* Reduction of vegetative-vascular disorders;

* Reducing the severity of cerebral disorders in cases of head injury and ischemic stroke;

* Reduction of alcohol intoxication and manifestations of abstinence;

* Reducing the craving for sweets (sugar - a natural tranquilizer. Glycine reduces the craving for it due to its tranquilizing effect);

* Reducing the toxic effect of drugs that depress the central nervous system;

* Improved mood;

Normalization of sleep.

If you give glycine to children, then the most obvious effect is the normalization of sleep.

Indications for use in children:

* Deviant forms of behavior in children and adolescents;

* Sleep disorders;

* Psychoemotional stress, stress;

* Decreased mental performance;

* Organic diseases of the central nervous system, accompanied by increased excitability and emotional instability (neurosis, neurosis-like state, consequences of neuroinfection);

* Vegeto-vascular dystonia ;

* Metabolic disease;

* Brain concussion;

* Ischemic stroke;

* Memory function violation.

If you want to give glycine to children, then this will not be a problem - it is dispensed by pharmacies without a prescription and is shown even to small children up to three years old. The drug is indicated for use in preventive purposes during periods of high emotional stress, for example, during examinations and during a strict diet to maintain normal metabolism. Glycine is used by narcologists as an antidepressant and panic-easing agent. Doctors prescribe a course application of the drug throughout the year, every two months.

When interacting with other drugs, glycine exerts a weakening effect on the side effects that occur with the use of neuroleptics, anticonvulsants and hypnotics. The method and dose of the application depend on the indications and the age category of the patient, they are indicated on the package and in the annotation to the drug. Glycine children should be given, given their age and purpose of use.

Glycine - dosage for children

Children are prescribed half-tablets in the morning and in the evening. If necessary, the doctor may increase the dose.

Glycine is also used in the industry as a food additive, as an aroma and taste modifier (E640).