Valerian Tincture 25ml

Valerian Tincture instruction manual

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Composition

According to the Pharmacopoeia, 1 liter of tincture includes 200 grams of crushed rhizomes with valerian roots in 70% ethyl alcohol.

Form of issue

The tincture of Valerianka is made in the form of oral drops in glass bottles of 15 ml / 25 ml / 50 ml / 100 ml.

pharmachologic effect

Sedative (soothing) spasmolytic, vasodilating.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

The infusion of Valeriana is a medicinal preparation of plant origin. Depending on the dosing, the preparation is characterized by a weak or moderate sedative effect on the human body, caused by the effects of the essential oil contained in the drops, a significant part of which is an ester of isovaleric acid and borneol. Also calming and relaxing effect is the alkaloid tincture - hotenin and valerine and its compounds valepotriata.
Sedation efficiency of the drug develops slowly, depends on the dose and is stable. Valerian in droplets facilitates the process of entering into a natural sleep, stabilizes its course and has almost no effect on awakening.
In addition to sedative effects, there is a slight spasmolytic effect of the drug and a mild choleretic effect. The intake of this drug has a beneficial effect on the secretory functionality of the gastrointestinal tract, dilates the vessels of the coronary system and reduces the pathologically rapid heart rate. Stabilization of cardiac muscle activity is determined by the influence of the active ingredient of the drug on the mechanisms of neuroregulation and its direct effect on the cardiac conduction system and the automatism of the heart. Therapeutic effectiveness is formed with prolonged and systematic admission.

Indications for use

Valerian tincture is indicated for use when:
    states of overexcitation;
    hysterical states;
    sleep disorders or sleep itself;
    migraines;
    neuroses;
    spasms of the gastrointestinal tract;
    cardiovascular disorders of a mild character.

Contraindications

Before you drink valerian in drops, you need to make sure that there is no personal hypersensitivity, which is a contraindication to taking the drug. Also, it is not recommended to prescribe this medication to children up to 12 months.
Relative contraindications (use requires caution) include breastfeeding and pregnancy.

Side effects

Very rarely when taking the drug observed negative phenomena associated with high personal sensitivity.
In the case of taking high doses, they were sometimes noted: lethargy, a feeling of weakness, a state of depression, drowsiness, a decrease in working capacity.

Instructions for use Valerian tinctures

Instructions for Valerian tincture recommend adults 3-4 times in 24 hours orally take 20-30 drops.
Instructions for the use of valerian in drops allows the appointment of infusions to children after 12 months. How many drops to drink in childhood determines the doctor, but most often their number coincides with age (for example, 7 years - 7 drops).

Overdose

Symptoms of overdose can be manifested: lethargy, a sense of weakness, a state of depression, drowsiness and decreased performance. In this regard, before taking the tincture, you should individually determine how many drops it should be drunk.

Interaction

Parallel use of hypnotics, sedatives, and antispasmodics increases their effectiveness.

Terms of sale

The drug goes into free sale (it is over-the-counter).

Storage conditions

Vials with tincture should be stored in a dark and cool room.

Shelf life

Depending on the manufacturer 2-4 years.

special instructions

In the case of systematic reception, care must be taken when performing hazardous work and driving.

Analogues

The most known substitutes for this drug are herbal drops, similar in their main action to Valerian tincture: Motherwort, hawthorn.
Also very popular is a mixture of tinctures of valerian, motherwort, hawthorn, peony. You can combine these preparations independently in equal proportions, by purchasing separately all the tinctures in the pharmacy and mixing them in a larger glass vial. Begin taking the prepared tincture of valerian, motherwort, hawthorn, peony followed with 10-15 drops and with good tolerance increase the dose to a teaspoon.

Children

Valeriana's tincture is prescribed for children from 1 year. How much to drip this or that to another child is determined by a pediatrician, most often guided by the rule: how many years - so many drops.

With alcohol

During the systematic use of valerian drops, alcohol is not recommended.

In pregnancy and lactation

Pregnant and lactating women before taking Tinctures Valerians should consult their physician.

Reviews

In the countries of the post-Soviet space, Valeriana's tincture has received stable reviews only a long time ago. The only relative disadvantage for some people is alcohol, which is part of the drug, so it is safe to drink pregnant and lactating women.
Also, the taste of alcohol, like the scent of valerian is not liked by children, because of what the purpose of this tincture in childhood is limited. In other respects, the drops of valerian have been characterized for a long time on the positive side, are part of almost every home medicine chest and are unrivaled in popularity on the pharmaceutical market.