Cerebrolizin or Cerebrolysin?
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The same medicine, spelt two ways: “Cerebrolysin” is the brand name on the leaflet, and “cerebrolizin” is the form adapted to Romanian pronunciation. They are not different products. We explain this in detail in the guide linked from this page.
Do I need a prescription?
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Yes. Cerebrolysin is a prescription-only medicine, not a supplement. It is given on the basis of a documented neurological diagnosis and after the medical assessment at the clinic.
What does a session involve and how long does it take?
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One 10 ml ampoule — that is, 2152 mg of concentrate at a fixed concentration of 215.2 mg/ml — diluted in 250 ml of saline. The infusion usually takes 45–60 minutes, plus the assessment and the observation period afterwards.
Is a single infusion enough?
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The leaflet describes a course of treatment — given daily for 10–20 days — not a one-off session. The schedule and duration are set by the doctor, according to the indication.
Can it be done at home?
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No. As it is a protein hydrolysate, the relevant risk is a hypersensitivity reaction, so it is given only at the clinic, with monitoring throughout the infusion and observation afterwards.
What do independent studies show?
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The Cochrane review from October 2023, covering seven studies and 1,773 participants with acute ischaemic stroke, found that there is probably no difference in mortality and that serious non-fatal adverse events are probably more frequent. The review on vascular dementia found a modest effect on cognitive function, with the authors’ caveat that it may be too small to matter clinically. We go into detail in the guide linked from this page.
How much does a Cerebrolysin infusion cost?
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300 RON per session. The price includes the medical consultation, the 10 ml ampoule, the infusion and monitoring throughout. It is given only at the clinic in Bucharest.
English translation of answers medically reviewed in Romanian. They do not replace a consultation — indications and contraindications are decided individually, at the medical assessment.
