Intramuscularly. With the preventive purpose, the drug is administered in a dose of 1 ml intramuscularly for 20-30 minutes before entering the smoke zone (gas contamination), with a high risk of CO inhalation, during the work on extinguishing the fires themselves and rescuing the victims. The protective effect is maintained for 1.5 to 2 hours. Repeated use of the drug is allowed 1 hour after the first administration.
With a therapeutic purpose, it is recommended to use as early as possible after poisoning, regardless of the severity of the lesion.The drug is administered in a dose of 1 ml intramuscularly immediately after removal of the victim from the fire zone (gassed room). Repeated administration is allowed 1 hour after the first administration. In the future, intramuscularly administered 1 ml 2-4 times a day. The maximum daily dose for an adult is 240 mg (4 ml). The average course of treatment is 7-10 days.
Inside. With the preventive purpose - 1 capsule (120 mg) for 30-40 minutes before entering the smoke (gas) zone, with a high risk of CO inhalation, during the work to eliminate the consequences of accidents and catastrophes, accompanied by fires, or when extinguishing the fires themselves and rescue of the victims. The protective effect is maintained for 2-2.5 hours. Repeated reception of the drug is allowed after 1.5-2 hours.
Due to the specificity of the action, safety and the absence of negative effects on physical and mental performance, prolonged exposure or poisoning with carbon monoxide (II), repeated use of the drug is allowed - on the first day of 1 capsule (120 mg) 4 times, followed by 1 capsule 2 times a day for 7 days. The maximum daily dose for an adult is 480 mg (4 capsules).
When carbon monoxide (II) is poisoned, it is recommended to start using the drug at the earliest possible time along with other medications.