A bottle of valerian tablets or alcohol tincture is probably in every person’s house. There is a valerian in tablets in the medicine cabinet, there is usually no instruction for use, since most are sure that they know everything they need to know about this medicine. This fragrant plant saves if your hands tremble with excitement, and if your heart beats like crazy, worried about the news, and if after a stormy and difficult day you can’t fall asleep. Even if the stomach has a spasm, there is no strength to endure renal colic or tortured PMS, this again, such a familiar medicine, will help.
It seems that this is a family medicine for everyone, and it is always in every medicine cabinet. Why is Valerian such a popular love? And do we all know how to take valerian in tablets correctly?
This medicine is completely natural and contains the main active ingredient - valerian root extract, in an amount of 0.2 g. The remaining substances do not play a special role, since they are auxiliary and not medicinal. It can even be taken by children and pregnant women (although it is not recommended to be taken in the first trimester, since it is during this period that all important organs, the nervous system of the fetus are laid, and it is desirable to exclude the influence of all possible medications and drugs). And if you are prescribed valerian in tablets, the instructions for use should be read before taking. Pregnant women are often prescribed this drug, as their unstable psyche has already become a terrible nightmare for all loved ones.
Adults are recommended to take it three times a day, 2 pieces, for three weeks, if the problem with nervousness or cramping occurs systematically. Children's dose - 1 tablet at a time, three times a day. If problems arose for the first time, then you can limit yourself to a one-time admission. All medications should be taken according to the doctor’s prescription, whether it is valerian tablets, the instruction will replace the doctor’s recommendations if the drug is over-the-counter.
Valerian extract is a wonderful antispasmodic and sedative. Its action is mild, the result is long-term and without health consequences (subject to the instructions for admission). But it is desirable to take this medicine a whole cycle, then its effect becomes smooth and stable, otherwise, when taking several tablets one time, the effect will be temporary.
This valerian in tablets (the instructions describe in detail the schedule and duration of administration) has proven itself perfectly in the treatment of insomnia. In addition, the nervous system calms down slowly but noticeably, there is an empty anxiety, vasospasms are relieved, headache is reduced, and falling asleep sets in, which is practically no different from natural sleep. The addiction and accumulation of this drug in the body is not observed.
This natural remedy can be used for hyperactive children with sleep disturbances. Such kids, having run in for a day, cannot calm down in the evening, and normally fall asleep. A soft, safe, relaxing nervous system will be very useful, especially since hyperactivity among schoolchildren is a very common phenomenon in the last ten years. Children are advised to take valerian in tablets, 1 each, 3 times a day. The treatment cycle is 3 weeks. Then it is worth taking a break, and if necessary, repeat the course. If the problem with sleep is sporadic, just take one pill at night. Do not rely on memory, read again the manufacturer's recommendations on how to take valerian in tablets for various diseases.
With the occurrence of renal colic, with spasms in the gastrointestinal tract, headache caused by spasm of blood vessels, with depressive conditions, with pain in the uterus (spasms, tone), with increased gas formation and colic in the intestine, faithful valerian will always help. And no matter what dosage form you choose (tablets, tincture or decoction), the result will always be excellent.
Do not forget that this medicine, like any other, has its own side effects. Yes, and this, such a natural and harmless, at first glance, valerian in tablets, the instructions for use which clearly describes all the side effects and contraindications, may be prohibited.
But, basically, they are caused only by the duration of administration and in doses higher than recommended, and not by the toxicity of the active substances. This is lethargy, fatigue, drowsiness during the day, poor performance, constipation, allergic rashes, or other reactions. Even if valerian in tablets always helps you, the instructions for use should be reread regularly so as not to harm yourself and others.