As you know, stress and emotional stress in the modern world concerns every person. Lack of money, difficulties in work, family problems, health problems - all these problems are found at almost every step. Few manage to protect themselves from experiences. Some resort to proven methods of dealing with stress, they take a drug such as Valerian Forte. The instruction to it indicates that it is a sedative of plant origin.
Description and description of the medication
According to the instructions of "Valerian Forte" - a sedative, sedative and hypnotic drug, the action of which is due to the presence of borneol alcohol and isovalerianic acid esters in it. The preparation contains dry extract of valerian root, lactose monohydrate, magnesium carbonate, calcium stearate, talc and other components.
It is produced, according to the instructions, "Valerian Forte" in tablets. They have a yellow color, sometimes with a green tint, a round shape, a convex surface. As part of Valerian Forte, according to the instructions, 40 mg of Valerian extract is contained. The tablets are placed in blisters, each of which contains 10 pieces. Three or six blisters can fit in one package.
There is also a “Valerian forte” from “Evalar”, the instruction says that the drug is presented in the form of tablets. One pill contains 20 mg of the active substance, as well as glycine. Such a drug is recommended to be taken in the amount of six pills per day. In one package - 300 tablets.
The drug "Valerian Forte" is prescribed in the following cases:
- nervous excitability;
- as an aid in the treatment of insomnia;
- mild disorders of the cardiovascular system;
- spasms of the digestive tract.
- mild forms of neurosis;
- elimination of stress symptoms.
Therapeutic effect
According to the instructions for use, “Valerian Forte” 40 mg reduces the excitability of CNS cells, has a sedative, sedative, mild hypnotic and antispasmodic effect. The effect is manifested slowly, but stably, fully develops with prolonged treatment. The drug facilitates the onset of sleep, improves its quality, also has a choleretic effect, increasing the production of gastrointestinal glands.
"Valerian Forte" in tablets: instructions for use
The instructions say that the drug must be taken at the age of twelve years. But it is allowed to use it in children from 6 years old, but only with the permission of the attending doctor.
Adults and children from 12 years of age are recommended to take two tablets three times a day. Children from 6 to 12 years old - one tablet three times a day.
Swallow the pills without chewing, drink with clean still water. Take the medicine after a meal.
According to the instructions of “Valerian Forte” for sleep disorders, it is used one hour before bedtime. The drug in this case is better to take in the evening.
The drug is effective gradually. Therefore, it is not recommended to take it in emergency situations, when it is necessary to eliminate the symptoms of stress or insomnia in a short time. The course of therapy should be at least four weeks. If after two weeks the negative symptoms continue or your health worsens, you must consult a doctor to review the treatment regimen.
Usage restrictions
According to the instructions for use "Valerian Forte", the drug has some contraindications:
- High sensitivity to the components of the drug.
- Depression.
- Oppression of the central nervous system.
- Mental disorders.
- Glucose-galactose malabsorption syndrome.
- The period of gestation and breastfeeding.
- Children under 6 years old.
- Hereditary form of galactose intolerance.
- Lactase deficiency.
- Tendency to allergic reactions.
- Sucrose deficiency.
With caution, a drug is prescribed for those who have diabetes mellitus, chronic enterocolitis, severe liver function disorders, including a history.
Adverse Reactions
According to the instructions, "Valerian Forte" can cause the development of side effects:
- Allergic reactions in the form of skin rash, itching, hyperemia and edema of the skin.
- Anaphylactic shock.
- Headache and weakness.
- Irritability.
- Drowsiness and anxiety.
- Disorders of the digestive tract.
- Decreased performance, both physical and mental.
If any negative symptoms manifest, the drug should be stopped, it is imperative to consult a doctor.
Many people have a specific susceptibility to the smell of the drug. And the dye E 110 included in its composition often causes the development of allergies.
Excess doses
With an overdose of the drug, bradycardia and arrhythmia often develop, constipation appears. The patient may also have the following signs of poisoning:
- tremor of limbs;
- pain in the head, nausea;
- pain in the abdomen;
- feeling of pressure in the chest;
- hearing and vision impairment;
- dilated pupils;
- tachycardia.
If there are signs of poisoning, the drug is stopped. It is necessary to rinse the stomach, take a sorbent, as well as clean water in large quantities, magnesium sulfate to prevent absorption of the drug in the intestine. Therapy is symptomatic.
Additional Information
When treating with this drug, it is forbidden to drink alcoholic beverages. "Valerian Forte" enhances the effect of sleeping pills and sedatives, analgesics, antispasmodics and anxiolytics, anesthetics, psychotropic drugs.
The drug may affect the speed of psychomotor reactions. Therefore, during therapy, it is recommended to refrain from driving a car or other complex mechanisms.
People with diabetes should keep in mind that Valerian Forte contains 0.01 XE (bread unit) in one pill. It is not recommended to use the medicine for more than one and a half months daily.
The medicine is stored in a dark place where the air temperature does not exceed twenty-five degrees, and humidity - 75%. Children should not have access to medication. Shelf life is two years from the date of issue.
Cost and purchase of the drug
It is not difficult to purchase this medication today, since it is dispensed in every pharmacy in the country. You do not need a prescription from a doctor to purchase it. The cost of the medicine is about one hundred and ten rubles per pack.
Analogs
Today in the pharmaceutical market there are many sedatives. Some of them have a weak effect, while others have a stronger effect. The analogues of "Valerian Forte" include:
- Valerian-Belmed.
- Valerian tincture.
- Valerian extract.
- Motherwort tincture.
- "Glycine".
- "Alluna."
- "Valerika".
- "Antistres Labofarm."
- Novo-Passit.
- "Motherwort forte."
- Persen.
Reviews
"Valerian Forte" is available to many people in the home medicine cabinet. Judging by the reviews, the medicine helps to cope with stress and insomnia. But many patients say that this medication has an insufficiently pronounced effect, therefore, in severe cases, it will not have the necessary therapeutic effect, a stronger medicine will be needed. But with mild stress or emotional stress, the medication “Valerian Forte” is able to help if it is used for a long time. Some patients claim that the first sedative to which they resorted was valerian. She continues to help someone, while others switched to stronger drugs.
Also, patients note that they have a similar effect with Valerian Forte motherwort, the instructions for use confirm this. Also, often people prefer to use the drug "Valerian" from the company "Evalar". This is due to the fact that in its composition there is glycine - an amino acid, which is extremely necessary for the normal activity of the nervous system. The substance has a nootropic effect, helps to improve memory and associative processes.
Of the minuses, some note the fact that with drug therapy it is impossible to drive. Those who underwent treatment say that the medicine did not provoke the development of adverse reactions, it is well tolerated, and has a short list of contraindications.
Conclusion
"Valerian Forte" is a sedative drug that can be quite effective for mild stress and neurosis, insomnia. Take a medicine to achieve a lasting therapeutic effect is necessary for a long period. Not all patients are suitable for this regimen. But the reviews about the drug are mostly positive, for many, the medicine helped get rid of irritability, stress and sleep disturbance. Many doctors prescribe this medication to children in a small dosage if there is such a need.
Today, the pharmaceutical market has a wide selection of medicines, the action of which is aimed at relieving stress, normalizing the activity of the nervous and cardiovascular system. Of course, “Valerian Forte” can be purchased at any pharmacy without a doctor’s prescription, but it’s best to first consult with him about the appropriateness of this medicine. Self-medication is not recommended.