15 best drugs to improve memory and attention

The drug Ginkoum from the well-known brand Evalar is made on the basis of ginkgo biloba extract, is designed to improve memory, support the full functioning of the brain, and prevent strokes. The tool is available in dosages of 40, 80 and 120 mg, the doctor will help you choose the best option. As a standard, in the treatment of cognitive impairment, a course intake is required for 3 months. This tool will not help children and adolescents in the learning process, since it is prohibited for this category of patients due to insufficient research. There are enough reviews about Ginkoum, but not all of them sound flattering. Many people who took it did not get the desired result, but they faced side effects.

Memoplant is another herbal preparation based on Ginkgo extract. It is available in dosages of 40, 80 and 120 mg and is recommended for adults only. The tool helps to increase the resistance of the brain to hypoxia, improves cerebral circulation, thereby activating memory, helping to absorb a large amount of information faster and better. The minimum course of treatment is 8 weeks, but it is optimal to drink Memoplant within 3 months. The medicine is somewhat more expensive than analogues based on the same active substance, and reviews about it sound very contradictory. Many note a positive result, but only a few weeks after the start of the reception, and there are those who did not notice any improvements.

The drug Takanan is made on the basis of ginkgo leaf extract, is available in a relatively small dosage of only 40 mg. The medicine can be purchased without a prescription, it is contraindicated for children, and adults are recommended to take 1 tab. three times a day for 3 months. There are quite a few indications for use. It will help in all situations when the processes of supplying the brain with oxygen and glucose are disrupted, which causes both well-being and problems with memory and concentration. Tanakan is quite popular, actively advertised, gets good reviews. Before buying it, it is worth considering that there are many more affordable analogues on the market with a higher dosage of the active substance.

The herbal preparation Bilobil forte is aimed at improving the supply of oxygen and nutrients to the brain, as well as activating blood circulation. This allows you to stabilize your well-being, sharpen your attention and memory. As the main active ingredient, it contains an extract of ginkgo leaves at a dosage of 80 mg. There are also 40 mg and 125 mg versions available. Bilobil forte is sold in packs of 20 and 60 capsules. In the second option, the cost per capsule is much more attractive. The remedy is contraindicated for children and adolescents. Adults will have to take it 2 times a day, the recommended duration of the course is 90 days, but in the reviews, many note the first results after a few days of use.

Intellan is a herbal preparation for improving memory and attention, as well as combating other cerebrovascular disorders. It contains an extensive list of active ingredients in the form of extracts of fruits and herbs, each of which helps to stimulate brain activity, improve its nutrition and blood supply. This is one of the few herbal complexes approved for use in children over the age of 3 years, especially for which the product is available in syrup format. Adults can take Intellan capsules twice a day for 4 weeks. There are still relatively few reviews about the tool, but they sound mostly positive.

Actovegin belongs to antihypoxic drugs, has a metabolic and neuroprotective effect. It is often used as part of the complex therapy of cognitive impairment and dementia, and is popular in the recovery period after a stroke. The active substance in the composition is aimed at improving the central and peripheral blood circulation, including the brain. Reviews about Actovegin sound contradictory. Not all doctors recognize its effectiveness and use it in their practice. But opposite opinions can also be found. One thing is for sure - the drug has no direct analogues, which allows us to safely include it in our rating.

Mildronate is known for its unique properties to increase physical activity and endurance, but the same remedy can also positively affect mental performance. Having a tonic effect on the central nervous system and improving energy metabolism in the cells of the body, this popular drug helps to sharpen memory and attention, increase efficiency, and receive additional energy. A course of treatment of only 10-14 days will allow you to see a tangible result, to become support for emotional and physical overload. There are many reviews about Mildronate, as well as indications for its use. Most of those who have tried the tool are satisfied with the result.

Glycine is a Russian drug well known to many, which is distinguished by its affordable price and high popularity. It is made on the basis of the active substance of the same name, which is an essential amino acid and helps to improve metabolic processes in brain tissues. There are a lot of indications for use, and one of them is a decrease in mental performance. Glycine is fairly safe, it is approved for use in children from 3 years of age, is often prescribed to schoolchildren and adolescents with problems with learning and behavior. There are a lot of reviews about the drug and most of them sound positive.

Cytoflavin is indicated for improving cerebral and coronary blood flow, activating the metabolism of the central nervous system, and restoring brain functions. It contains several components, each of which is a natural metabolite of the human body. This greatly increases its digestibility. There are many indications for use. This tool is not used directly to improve memory, but is used to eliminate the consequences that led to this. Cytoflavin is available in tablets, as well as in the form of a solution for intravenous administration. The latter is used only in the form of a dropper, therefore it is prescribed mainly in a hospital setting.

Mexidol belongs to the category of antioxidant agents.It is available in the form of tablets for oral administration of 125 and 250 mg, as well as in the form of injections. The second option is considered more effective, but the first one is more popular because of the ease of use. The drug is sold strictly by prescription. The list of appointments of Mexidol is quite extensive. By improving the metabolism in brain cells, it can be used, among other things, to stimulate memory, assimilate a large amount of information, and enhance mental activity. The drug is one of the most popular in terms of the number of requests from Internet users, receives a lot of positive feedback.

Gliatilin is an effective drug that receives many positive reviews, but is quite expensive. In Russia, its use is allowed only in adults, although in a number of other countries it is also successfully used in children. The drug is available both in the form of injections and capsules for oral administration. Most often, Gliatilin is prescribed for traumatic brain injuries, dementia, ischemic strokes, helping to restore speech and memory, and return people to a full life. The course treatment lasts 3-6 months, which will cost a very substantial amount, but most of the reviews confirm the high efficiency and the desired result during the treatment.

Noopept is a popular drug with pronounced nootropic and neuroprotective characteristics, the action of which is aimed at improving memory and attention, increasing the ability to learn and process large amounts of information. The tool increases the resistance of the brain to hypoxia and other damaging factors, has an antioxidant effect.Noopept is contraindicated for children, but adults can take it in long courses of 1.5-3 months. A positive effect is observed within 5-7 days after the start of treatment. Unlike many drugs with a similar effect, Noopept is sold in pharmacies without a prescription, but it is still more advisable to take it under the supervision of a doctor.

Pantogam is intended to increase mental and physical performance, is prescribed for chronic fatigue, overwork, neurasthenia. The drug is actively used in pediatric practice, giving excellent results in children with delayed speech development, hyperexcitability, tics. Its action is due to an increase in the resistance of the brain to hypoxia, anticonvulsant properties, a combination of sedative and stimulating effects. Treatment requires a course, for 1-4 months, but the first changes will be noticeable much earlier. Side effects are extremely rare, which allows us to call Pantogam fairly safe.

Cerebrolysin is a nootropic agent based on the active substance of the same name, obtained from the brain of pigs. It is a complex of neuropeptides that have a beneficial effect on brain tissue, increasing metabolism and intracellular protein synthesis. The drug is used both in pediatric practice and helps to effectively deal with age-related changes that manifest dementia and other disorders. It will also be effective for strokes, head injuries. It is hardly worth using it directly to improve memory, but to eliminate the causes that led to its deterioration, it is quite acceptable. Cerebrolysin is available only as a solution for injection, it is quite expensive, but still enjoys considerable popularity.

Cortexin is a nootropic, unique in its composition and properties, aimed at improving brain function, resistance to stress, learning ability and concentration. It is produced only in lyophysilate format in 5 or 10 mg ampoules. Before use, the contents are dissolved with novocaine, after which an intramuscular injection is made. Cortexin is approved for use not only in adults, but also in children, including the first year of life. Reviews of its application are really amazing with the results. The cost is quite high, but it is quite comparable with the efficiency.