No strong evidence on Cerebrolysin efficacy.

Cerebrolysin, produced from porcine brain tissues, is a mixture of 80% low-molecular-weight peptides and 20% free amino acids, with neurotrophic and neuroprotective activity (Ziganshina 2016).

Note: A treatment-free period, equal in length to the therapy course, should be allowed between successive therapy courses.

Dose for Head Trauma: Children: IV, IM: Initial: 215.2 mg to 430.4 mg (1 to 2 mL) once daily to 2 to 3 times a week for 10 to 20 days or until no further benefit is achieved. Doses and frequency may be increased or decreased based on symptoms and age.

Note: A treatment-free period, equal in length to the therapy course, should be allowed between successive therapy courses.