Mild states of nervous tension. Periodic difficulties in falling asleep.
Composition:
1 tabl contains 200 mg of dry valerian root extract (6: 1). The preparation contains lactose and ethanol.
Action:
A plant medicine with a sedative and hypnotic effect, whose effectiveness is based only on long-term use and experience. It improves the latency phase and the quality of sleep. The substances that make up the valerian root extract (sesquiterpenoids, flavonoids) probably produce a clinical effect, including on interaction with the GABA system, adenosine A1 receptor agonism and 5-HT1A binding receptors.
Contraindications:
Hypersensitivity to the components of the preparation. Patients with rare congenital galactose intolerance, lactose intolerance (Lapp type), or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take the preparation.
Precautions:
There have been no studies to determine whether the drug may reduce the functioning of the liver and kidneys, causes other diseases or whether the patient's age may be a contraindication to the use of the drug. Due to the mild valerian root effect, it is not indicated for exacerbation of symptoms or in diseases requiring a doctor's control over the therapy. It is not recommended for children under 12 years of age.
Pregnancy and lactation:
Due to the lack of appropriate clinical trials, it is not recommended during pregnancy and during breast-feeding.
Side effects:
Not known: vomiting, stomach cramps.
Dosage:
Orally. Children over 12 years, adults and the elderly.Mild states of nervous tension: 1-2 tabl up to three times a day.Periodic difficulty in falling asleep: 2-3 tables for 1/2 h - 1 h before going to bed. If necessary, 1-3 tabl. You can take in early evening. Do not exceed 10 tabl. per day.Way of giving: swallow the tablet whole with some water. For the best effect, it is recommended to continue treatment for a few weeks. If the symptoms worsen or do not subside after 2 weeks, the patient's condition should be re-evaluated.
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