Neuroprotection: IV complex vs intranasal peptide

Cerebrolysin vs Semax

Comparing Cerebrolysin and Semax across evidence, dosing, mechanisms, and research areas.

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Category
cognitive
cognitive
Molecular weight
813.93 g/mol
Half-life
~30 minutes (intranasal)
Admin routes
intranasalsubcutaneous
Research areas
Cognitive enhancementNeuroprotectionStroke recoveryADHDAlzheimer's diseaseSpinal cord injury
Typical dosing
200–600 mcg · 1-2x daily · 2-4 weeks on, 2 weeks off
FDA status
not-FDA-approved
Not FDA-approved. Approved in Russia since 2011 for stroke, cognitive disorders, and peptic ulcers
WADA status
Not listed
PubMed studies
204

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