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    HomeMedication GuideCerebrolysin safety
    Neuropeptide mixture (porcine brain origin) — research compoundInvestigational / Not FDA-Approved

    Cerebrolysin: Patient Information & Safety Notes

    Also known as CERE

    Other names: cere, porcine-brain-hydrolysate

    Cerebrolysin is a mixture of peptides and amino acids derived from porcine (pig) brain tissue. It has been studied in Eastern European and Chinese clinical trials for stroke recovery, traumatic brain injury, and dementia. It is NOT approved by the FDA in the United States.

    NOT FDA-approved in the United States. Cerebrolysin is used in some countries (Russia, China, Central/Eastern Europe) for neurological conditions. The quality and translational value of trials conducted with it have been debated. FDA considers it an unapproved drug.
    Reviewed by the OmniRx Health clinical team•Last reviewed Jul 4, 2026

    In plain language

    What Cerebrolysin is used for

    • Investigated in some countries for post-stroke recovery, TBI, and dementia

    Taking this medicine

    How it is administered

    • Intravenous or intramuscular injection in countries where an authorized product is used

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    Risks and precautions

    Risks and warnings

    • Dizziness, headache, nausea
    • Loss of appetite
    • Allergic reactions possible

    Who should not take it

    • Epilepsy
    • Severe kidney disease
    • Pregnancy

    Common questions

    Patient questions

    Is Cerebrolysin approved in the US?

    No. Cerebrolysin is not FDA-approved in the United States for any indication. It is available in some other countries. US clinical trials are limited. Individuals with stroke, TBI, or dementia should consult a neurologist for FDA-approved or evidence-based treatments.

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    This page is provided for general educational purposes and summarizes publicly available data from sources such as the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. It is not a substitute for the judgment of a licensed clinician and should not be used to start, stop, or change any medication. It may be incomplete or out of date, and individual circumstances vary. Always talk with your prescriber or pharmacist about your specific medications and health conditions. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911.

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