Standard Dosage Range
Research dosing range: 10–20 mg (adults); 5–10 mg (children)
Educational reference only
Dosage by Use Case
Stroke Recovery
10 days
Intramuscular injection, typically administered as part of a comprehensive rehabilitation program. May be repeated after 1-3 months depending on clinical progress.
Traumatic Brain Injury
10 days
Intramuscular injection. Often initiated soon after the injury and repeated as needed based on neurological assessment.
Cognitive Impairment (Elderly)
10 days
Intramuscular injection. Treatment course may be repeated every 3-6 months for maintenance of cognitive function.
Childhood Neurodevelopmental Disorders
10 days
Intramuscular injection. Dosage adjusted based on the child’s age and weight. Should be administered under medical supervision.
Timing & Frequency
Cortexin is usually administered in the morning via intramuscular injection. There is no specific timing requirement relative to meals.
Cycle Guidance
Cortexin treatment courses typically last 10 days. The necessity and frequency of repeat courses are determined by the treating physician based on the patient’s clinical response and condition. Given the limited long-term safety data outside of Russian clinical practice, cautious cycling is generally recommended.
Reconstitution Reference
Quick reference for reconstituting Cortexin. For custom vial sizes and concentrations, use the Reconstitution Calculator.
| Common Vial Size | Typically 10 mg per vial |
| BAC Water Volume | 1-2 mL sterile water or saline for injection |
| Concentration & Draw | At 1 mL per 10 mg vial: 10 mg/mL concentration |
| Storage | Refrigerate at 2–8°C after reconstitution. Keep lyophilized powder at room temperature or refrigerated. |
| Stability | Reconstituted solution should be used immediately. Lyophilized powder stable per manufacturer specifications. |
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Last updated: 2026-02-19