With strong emotional experiences, serious malfunctions occur in the human body. Therefore, under stress it is very important to take sedatives. The most effective remedy with such an action is the Barboval medication. The composition of this medicine, its properties and form of release will be presented below.
Soothing packaging, form and composition
Currently, the drug in question can be purchased in two different forms:
- Solution "Barboval" (drops). Instructions for use states that the active elements of this medication are liquid validol, phenobarbital, ethyl ester of alpha-bromisovalerianic acid. Rectified ethyl alcohol, sodium acetate trihydrate and water are used as auxiliary components.
On sale, the mentioned agent comes in a dark glass bottle with a dropper stopper and control of the first opening.
- "Barbated" in capsules. Instructions for use informs that the active substances of this form are the same substances that were listed above. In addition, the composition of the drug includes castor oil, microcrystalline cellulose, lactose monohydrate, calcium stearate, crospovidone and silicon dioxide.
Capsules "Barboval" have a white color and a butterfly pattern. Inside them contains a homogeneous powder. The drug goes on sale in blisters.
Drug Properties
How does the medicine “Barboval” work? Instructions for use (in drops and capsules, this tool should be prescribed only by a doctor) claims that its effectiveness is due to the properties of the substances that make up the drug.
Ethyl ethyl bromisovalerianic acid ester has antispasmodic, reflex and sedative effects. Such properties of the drug are due to irritation of the receptors of the nasopharynx and oropharynx, a decrease in the threshold of excitability in specific sections of the NS, as well as inhibition of the vasomotor centers and activation of the slowdown processes in the subcortex and cerebral cortex.
Phenobarbital eliminates the stimulation of the reticular formation of the brain. This contributes to calming and sleeping pills. Also, the aforementioned substance suppresses the activity of vasomotor centers, reduces blood pressure and prevents spasms of blood vessels.
As for validol, it has a sedative effect on NS, suppresses the motility of the digestive system, eliminates flatulence and has a moderate antispasmodic and vasodilating effect.
It should also be noted that ethanol stimulates the action of all these components.
Indications for taking drops and capsules
In what conditions do you use the medicine “Barboval”? Instructions for use (in drops and capsules, this medicine is prescribed according to the same indications) states that the drug in question is very effective in:
- flatulence;
- hysteria;
- angina pectoris;
- neurosis;
- tachycardia (not cardiogenic);
- pulmonary arterial hypertension;
- intestinal colic.
Contraindications
When should you not use the drug "Barboval"? Instructions for use (this agent is not prescribed in drops and capsules during pregnancy and lactation) indicates that this medication is contraindicated for use in case of allergy to any of its components. Also, the drug is not recommended for use in hepatic and renal failure.
Medication "Barboval": instructions
The tablets (from which they are used, we described above) and drops "Barboval" should be taken only inside.
A soothing solution is prescribed together with 50 ml of water. It is used in an amount of 10-15 drops at a time three times a day.
The drug “Barboval” is taken in drops 25-30 minutes before a meal.
As for the capsules, they are prescribed 1-2 pieces three times a day for two weeks.
Side effects
What adverse reactions are inherent in the drug "Barboval"? The instruction (tablets and drops cause the same undesirable effects) says that in rare cases, while taking the drug in question, the patient may develop drowsiness, nausea, bradycardia, hypotension, decreased concentration and urticaria.
Usually, all of these symptoms disappear immediately after a decrease in the dosage of the drug.
With prolonged use of the drug, the patient may develop dependence.
Drug overdose
When taking large doses of the drug, its effect may increase. Often this leads to inhibition of NS, nystagmus, ataxia, lower blood pressure and changes in the blood formula.
Prolonged use of the drug causes dependence, withdrawal symptoms and addiction. With a sharp cessation of taking the drug, withdrawal syndrome occurs.
Drug interaction
Is it possible to use the drug "Barboval" together with other medicines? Instructions for use (in drops and capsules, this medicine is equally effective) reports that its combination with tranquilizers, antipsychotics and sedatives activates the effect of the medication, and with neurostimulants it suppresses.
It should also be noted that Barboval enhances the effects of analgesics, antihypertensives, local anesthetics and sleeping pills.
Alcoholic beverages can increase the toxicity of the drug in question and enhance its effect.
Analogs and cost
The cost of the drug “Barboval” is about 65 rubles. If required, this medicine can be replaced with such analogues as Valocordin, Colvardin, Darvilol, Corvalol.
Reviews
Most consumers using this drug leave only positive reviews about it. Most often, this remedy is taken for neurosis, hysteria and insomnia. In such conditions, the medication manifests itself most effectively.
It should also be noted that addiction and addiction "Barboval" is extremely rare. In addition, it practically does not contribute to the occurrence of adverse reactions.