"Persen" is a phytopreparation with sedative and antispasmodic action. Available in the form of tablets in a dark brown shell or in capsules. The composition includes an extract of rhizomes of valerian, medicinal lemon balm leaves and peppermint. Excipients included in the preparation: magnesium stearate, lactose, talc, corn starch, crospovidone, microcrystalline cellulose, colloidal silicon dioxide, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, sucrose, glycerol, hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, dyes.
Indications for use can be: insomnia, nervous irritability, irritability. It is recommended to take the drug for neurotic disorders, accompanied by anxiety, autonomic dysfunctions, asthenia, sleep disturbance; when it is impossible to prescribe benzodiazepines due to a young age, with impaired kidney or liver function and with acute stress disorders.
Persen instructions for use recommends taking immediately 2-3 tablets or 1-2 capsules two to three times a day. With insomnia, you need to drink them an hour before bedtime.
The effect of the drug is due to the complex effect of all the components that Persen contains. The instructions for use prescribe children from 3 years to 12 to take the drug under the supervision of a doctor, only in tablets.
The drug is contraindicated for people suffering from hypotension, children under three years of age (tablets) and children under 12 (capsules). Also, you can not drink persen to everyone who is characterized by hypersensitivity to individual components in the composition of the drug.
Many drugs are incompatible with each other, and no exception. The instruction (patient reviews confirm this in practical terms) prescribes not to use the drug simultaneously with drugs that can inhibit the central nervous system (hypnotics, analgesics, antihypertensive drugs). Persen enhances their effect, therefore dose adjustment is necessary.
In case of an overdose, non-hazardous phenomena in the form of stomach cramps, as well as feelings of tightness in the chest, tremors, fatigue, dilated pupils can be observed. Symptoms may disappear on their own in a day. If necessary, gastric lavage is prescribed or, in some cases, symptomatic therapy. A side effect can be an allergic reaction, and with prolonged use, constipation.
At the moment, the effect of the drug on the course of pregnancy has not been studied. Therefore, the instruction does not prohibit the use of persen, however, the drug is prescribed to women during this period only in extreme cases when its benefit to the mother prevails over the potential risks to the fetus or an already born child.
The use of persena does not affect the ability to drive vehicles and other mechanisms.
Persen-Forte instruction prohibits use continuously. After a half to two months of admission, you must definitely take a break.
The prescribed dose is determined by body weight. As a rule, the frequency of administration is up to three times a day. When you stop using the drug, withdrawal syndrome does not occur.
Valerian has a sedative effect, lemon balm - a sedative and antispasmodic, mint - a moderate sedative and antispasmodic.
Persen is a modern tool that helps to get rid of stress symptoms without causing daytime sleepiness and without reducing concentration, therefore it is perfect for people who lead an active life or go in for sports.
Persen is sold in pharmacies without a prescription. Keep the drug out of the reach of children, in a dark, dry place, the temperature in which is not higher than 25 degrees, for no more than three years from the date of release.