Use: Cortexin has nootropic, neuroprotective, antioxidant, and tissue-specific effects. The drug is used in complex therapy for cerebrovascular accidents, traumatic brain injury and its consequences, as well as encephalopathies of various origins. In children and adolescents, Cortexin is indicated for reduced learning ability, cognitive impairments (memory and thinking disorders), epilepsy, delayed psychomotor and speech development, as well as various forms of cerebral palsy in complex therapy. In adults with hemispheric ischemic stroke, it is used in the acute and early recovery periods. How to take: The drug is administered intramuscularly. Before injection, the contents of the vial are dissolved in 1-2 ml of 0.5% procaine (novocaine) solution, water for injection, or 0.9% sodium chloride solution, directing the needle towards the vial wall to avoid foaming. Administer once daily. - Adults: at a dose of 10 mg for 10 days. - For hemispheric ischemic stroke (adults): at a dose of 10 mg twice daily (morning and afternoon) for 10 days, with a repeat course after 10 days. - Children: for body weight up to 20 kg at a dose of 0.5 mg/kg, for body weight over 20 kg at a dose of 10 mg for 10 days. - If necessary, a repeat course is carried out after 3-6 months. When using 0.5% procaine (novocaine) solution as a solvent, follow the information on contraindications, precautions, and age restrictions outlined in the instructions for use of procaine (novocaine). Contraindications: - Pregnancy. - Lactation (breastfeeding period). - Individual intolerance to the components of the drug.