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Crx2.0

Cortexin

Limited safety

Evidence

Evidence ScoreNot scored

Studies: 7

Meta-analyses: 1

Dosage & timing

Dosage:

Cortexin is a registered prescription neuroprotective drug in Russia/CIS, NOT a dietary supplement — this library does not provide a self-administration protocol. Where registered, it is given by intramuscular injection (commonly 10 mg/day, or 20 mg/day for adults, as a 10-day course), but any use must be directed by a clinician in a jurisdiction where it is approved.

Best Time:

Any time

Can take on empty stomach

Form:

Lyophilized powder for intramuscular injection (registered drug where approved)

What you'll notice

ℹ️ Honest evidence-quality noteneutral

Throughout

🩺 Faster neurological/cognitive recovery after stroke (unblinded)neutral

Days to weeks

⚠️ No better than saline in a rigorous animal comparisonneutral

N/A (animal)

Safety

Limited safety

Contraindications:

Not an FDA-approved drug or a regulated dietary supplement — registered as a prescription neuroprotective drug only in Russia/CIS; use only under a clinician
Known hypersensitivity to cortexin or to bovine/porcine brain-derived peptide preparations
Pregnancy and breastfeeding (not established as safe)

Drug Interactions:

Other neuroactive / nootropic drugs
Glutamatergic / GABAergic agents

Side Effects:

Injection-related reactionsHypersensitivity to brain-derived peptide materialUnknown long-term effects

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