In a world of constantly hurrying people, it is difficult to avoid diseases associated with impaired activity of the nervous system. The use of sedatives, which were not prescribed by the doctor, but friends advised, became familiar to most people.
Drops of Zelenin: indications for use
One of the most popular drugs, according to pharmacists, are Zelenin drops. Their composition is considered completely harmless, so office workers and retirees often keep them at hand to take "from the nerves." But is this drug so harmless?
In fact, this medicine is prescribed not only and not so much “from nerves”. What are Zelenin drops treated ? Indications for use of this medication are quite extensive. They are prescribed in several cases.
- As part of a comprehensive treatment for dystonia and vegetovascular disorders.
- To relieve renal or hepatic colic, gastrointestinal spasms.
- For the treatment of biliary tract, in particular dyskinesia.
- Together with other drugs to normalize the condition with hyperacid gastritis and chronic cholecystitis.
- As a sedative for irritability.
The composition of Zelenin drops
Why does this medicine help with such various diseases? Indications for use are based on the composition of the drug. Tincture of belladonna leaves relieves spasms, reduces the secretion of certain glands: salivary, gastric, lacrimal, pancreas. It also speeds up the heartbeat, normalizes AV-conduction. Lily of the valley tincture increases the strength of the heartbeat, thereby preventing heart failure. The action of Valerian tincture, which is part of the drops, is well known. It has a calming effect, helps to sleep well, eliminates spasms that occur in the body. Menthol acts as part of the drops as an analgesic component. In addition, it tones the veins, has an antianginal effect. By combining these tinctures obtained from medicinal plants together, experts created Zelenin drops. Indications for their use are based on the fact that all components support and enhance the beneficial effect of each component.
Contraindications and side effects
Like any medicinal composition, drops have contraindications. They can be harmful:
- people suffering from acute angle glaucoma;
- patients with prostatic hypertrophy and impaired urine outflow;
- those who can not tolerate the action of the components of the drug.
Medication can also produce unwanted side effects. Why are Zelenin drops dangerous? Indications for use and their chemical composition require careful monitoring not only of the timely intake of drops, but also of the combination with which medicines they are prescribed. Included in the tincture of belladonna and valerian enhance the sedative effect of other drugs and antispasmodics. In addition, drops can cause drowsiness, so drivers and everyone whose occupation requires a special concentration of attention should drink them very carefully. Belladonna greatly dilates the pupils, so vision for some time may become blurry. How to take Zelenin drops? Do this four times a day for 30-40 drops (the dose is specified by the doctor).