Cortagen dosage and reconstitution
The synthetic cousin of Cortexin, a Russian brain drug. Short courses for foggy thinking and recovery after a knock to the head.
UnderstandWhat it isApplyHow to use it
Staying safe
Things people sometimes notice
- A small red spot at the injection site
- Feeling more alert than usual for a few hours after a morning dose
- A mild headache in the first days for some people
Stop and get help if (trouble breathing or swelling: call 911)
- Hives, swelling of the face or lips, or trouble breathing
- New or worsening headaches, confusion, or anything that feels like your head injury getting worse; that is the injury, and it needs a doctor
Talk to your doctor first, especially if
- You have epilepsy or take seizure medicines; the cortex peptides act on neuron excitability and your neurologist should know
- You are being treated for a stroke, brain injury or dementia; Cortagen is not a replacement for that care and your team should know what you add
- You take antidepressants or antipsychotics, since nothing has been studied alongside them
- You are pregnant, nursing or trying to be; no data
Mixing it
Here is the math for a 20 mg vial mixed with 2 ml of bacteriostatic water.
Let the vial reach room temperature and wipe both vial tops with an alcohol swab.
Draw 2 ml of bacteriostatic water into the syringe.
Push the water in slowly against the side of the glass, not onto the powder.
Swirl gently until dissolved, do not shake.
Store it in the fridge. Once mixed it stays good for about 3 to 4 weeks.
The short version
What it isThe synthetic cousin of Cortexin, a Russian brain drug. Short courses for foggy thinking and recovery after a knock to the head.
EvidenceAnimal 1/5 · Human 0/5 · Not approved
Want the background?What it is and the research
This is education, not medical advice. Doses shown are the patterns people commonly follow, not a prescription. Talk with a doctor before starting, especially if you take other medicines or have a health condition.