Description
Valerian extract Pharmacodynamics
The active principle of the drug is the ester of borneol and isovaleric acid. It has a moderately pronounced sedative effect, which comes on slowly, but it is quite stable. Facilitates the onset of natural sleep. In addition, the drug has an antispasmodic effect on the smooth muscles of the gastrointestinal tract.
Indications
Increased nervous irritability, insomnia (insomnia), in the treatment of functional disorders of the cardiovascular system, spasms of the gastrointestinal tract.
Contraindications .
Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, sucrose isomaltase deficiency, fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption, children under 12 years of age.
With caution – chronic enterocolitis.
Administration during pregnancy and lactation
It is contraindicated during the first trimester of pregnancy. Administration of the drug in II and III trimester of pregnancy and during breast-feeding is possible if the expected benefits to the mother exceed the potential risk to the fetus and child. It is necessary to consult the physician.
Dosage and administration
- Orally. Adults and children over 12 years of age – 1-2 tablets 3 times a day after meals. The duration of therapy is 2-4 weeks. Repeated courses of treatment are possible by prescription.
