The female psyche during pregnancy becomes especially unbalanced. Mood swings, irritability, fears and anxieties worry a future mom quite often. And this, it should be noted, may not have the best effect on the condition of the baby. In order to bring the psycho-emotional state of the pregnant woman in order, a sedative may be prescribed by the attending physician. Unfortunately, the list of the latter allowed for admission during the period of bearing a child is not very large. Today we will talk about the drug "Novopassit" - a fairly publicized antidepressant.
The drug "Novopassit" during pregnancy: is it possible to take it? How to do it right?
The medication is exclusively of plant origin. In this, it differs from many other sedatives on the domestic market. The composition of the medicinal product includes such herbs as Valerian officinalis, common hop, passion flower, St. John's wort, common hawthorn, lemon balm. Thanks to this combination of plants, the maximum effect is achieved. The drug calms, improves mood, helps to cope with insomnia, get rid of fatigue, headache. In addition, its purpose can be indicated for gastropathy, urticaria, atopic dermatitis, itchy dermatoses and in the premenstrual period.
The drug is available in two forms: in tablets and in solution.
Means "Novopassit" during pregnancy: to drink or not to drink?
Despite all the advantages of this medicine, it should be taken very carefully during pregnancy. And in no case should this be done without the knowledge of the attending physician. First of all, you need to contact him, talk about your condition, and only after that a decision can be made on the appointment of a sedative. The drug "Novopassit" during pregnancy cannot be prescribed for hypersensitivity to its components, in the presence of myasthenia gravis or organic gastrointestinal lesions.
If the attending physician has decided to prescribe Novopassit medication, then he must prescribe a regimen for its administration. As a rule, this sedative is taken three times a day, one tablet or 5 ml (if a solution is used). A double dose for a pregnant woman is undesirable.
With caution, the medication "Novopassit" should be prescribed for lactation. If possible, during this period, you should generally limit the use of any sedatives. But if the problem is really acute, then the drug can be prescribed by the attending physician to begin with in minimal doses.
Medication "Novopassit" during pregnancy: reviews
It is worth noting that on the Internet you can find a considerable number of reviews about this drug, as well as about the effectiveness and safety of its administration during pregnancy and during lactation. Many mothers note an improvement in their mental state after taking the medicine. Not quite a pleasant taste of the solution is noted, but you can get rid of it if you take the drug with food or compote (this is allowed).
The drug "Novopassit" during breastfeeding has also been prescribed to many women. The latter noted an improvement in sleep, the disappearance of fear and anxiety, increased attention and activity. True, in some reviews, women still complain about the lack of any effect after taking the drug. Unfortunately, it’s unlikely that anyone will undertake to say that any drug will help everyone, without exception. Often, ordinary valerian is much more effective than any more expensive sedative.