Valerian Tincture 25 ML

In terms of its action, valerian tincture is similar to valerian preparations. Its calming effect is achieved by enhancing the process of inhibition or reducing the process of excitation in the central nervous system. It does not have a hypnotic effect, but it facilitates the onset of physiological sleep and deepens it. It does not lead to addiction or psychological dependence.

Indications

Functional disorders of the cardiovascular system (neurocirculatory dystonia of the hypertonic type), early stages of arterial hypertension, as well as increased emotional excitability, irritability, and mild sleep disturbances.

Pharmaceutical form

Tincture.

Main physicochemical properties: a greenish-brown liquid with a faint aromatic odor. Precipitation may occur during storage of the tincture.

Contraindications

Increased sensitivity to the components of the preparation.

Marked arterial hypotension (low blood pressure), bradycardia.

Interaction with other medicinal products and other types of interactions

Valerian tincture can enhance the pharmacological effects of sedatives, hypnotics, analgesics, antihypertensive drugs, and cardiac glycosides, as well as potentiate the effects of alcohol.

It is important to inform the doctor about the simultaneous use of any other medicinal products.

Special instructions

The preparation contains ethanol. It is not recommended to use the preparation for a long period of time.

Ability to influence the reaction rate when driving a vehicle or operating machinery

When taking 'Valerian Tincture,' one should refrain from driving vehicles and working with potentially hazardous machinery.

Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding

Since the preparation contains ethanol, the tincture is not recommended for use by pregnant and breastfeeding women.

Dosage and Administration

Valerian tincture is taken orally after meals.

If the doctor has not prescribed a different treatment regimen, adults are recommended to take 30-50 drops of the tincture 3-4 times a day until a stable therapeutic effect is achieved. For children over 12 years old, the dosage is calculated at a rate of 1 drop per year of life, taken 3-4 times a day.

The duration of the treatment course is determined individually for each patient, taking into account the nature and severity of the pathological process, the course of the disease, the tolerability of the preparation, and the stability of the achieved therapeutic effect.

Children

Since the preparation contains ethanol, the tincture is not recommended for oral use in children under 12 years old.

Overdose

Exceeding the recommended doses of the preparation may cause dizziness, drowsiness, and decreased blood pressure. In case of overdose, the use of the preparation should be discontinued, and immediate measures of symptomatic and supportive therapy should be taken (according to the patient's clinical condition).

Increased sensitivity to the preparation is possible.

Side effects

In case of increased sensitivity, local allergic reactions may occur (including skin redness and swelling, rash, itching), as well as dizziness, drowsiness, feeling of fatigue, and a decrease in mental and physical performance.

Shelf life

4 years

Storage conditions

Store in the original packaging at a temperature not exceeding 25 °C.

Keep out of reach of children.