Medicinal products. Valerian in tablets

Valerian is a medicinal plant,properties of which have long been known and are used in medicine. To eliminate the ailments caused by nervous disorders, baths from the decoction of the rhizomes of the plant are effective. An excellent soothing effect has tea with valerian. The medicine on the basis of this plant is issued in the form of infusion, rhizomes with roots, tablets. There is also a bath concentrate.

Valerian in tablets refers to a sedativemeans, proven generations. She perfectly copes with insomnia, migraine, vegetovascular dystonia. Biologically active substances have an effect on the central nervous system, which causes the effect of the drug not only for course therapy, but also for a single application.

Valerian in tablets is much more convenient and not lessis effective than a tincture containing an active analogous substance. Contained alcohol in the liquid form of the drug is contraindicated for young children and women during the prenatal period. As practice shows, the effect of taking tinctures comes somewhat faster. However valerian in tablets has an undeniable advantage - the lack of alcohol in the composition.

The drug helps to reduce the heart rate and expand the blood vessels. As a result, the activity of the central nervous system is inhibited, and sleep and general well-being come back to normal.

In medical practice, there are examples whereValerian in tablets was prescribed for violations of the gastrointestinal tract. It should be noted that the drug has an antispasmodic effect, due to which it is very effective in intestinal colic. As a rule, in such cases, it is sufficient to take only one tablet of two tablets for adults and one for a child.

In cases of severe stressthe situation of a single dose of medication may not be enough. In this case, experts recommend taking valerian extract in tablets three times a day before meals (two adults each, one child each).

If there is a tendency to neurosis or insomnia,the doctor can prescribe course therapy. As a rule, the duration of taking the drug is not more than a month. Complex cases involve a longer period.

Valerian in tablets to children is appointed from the age of four.

The appointment of a drug during pregnancy is decided by consultation with a doctor.

It is recommended to abstain for the period of treatment from transport management and performance of works related to increased attention.

Individual sensitivity to the drug mayprovoke an allergy, manifested by a rash, itching, swelling on the skin and flushing. In addition, there may be increased drowsiness, mental depression, decreased efficiency and emotional reactions.

Long-term use of the drug in elevateddoses causes headache, heart rhythm disturbance, increased excitability, abnormal gastrointestinal function, in particular, slowing digestion. Overdose of the drug may also be accompanied by drowsiness, nausea, general weakness, decreased vision and hearing. If such symptoms are manifested, it is necessary to stop taking the medicine and take measures to provide first aid, that is, to wash the stomach and introduce activated charcoal. The patient is given symptomatic and supportive therapy in view of his clinical condition.

The drug is not assigned to patients who havedepression or other associated with CNS depression, diseases, as well as individual intolerance of biologically active components contained in medicinal raw materials.

It should be noted and the interaction of the drugwith different substances. Thus, valerian is able to enhance the effect of alcohol and suppressing the functioning of the CNS substances. In addition, there is an increase in the pharmacological effect of this drug with its simultaneous administration with sedative, analgesic, cardiac and antispasmodics.