Valerian tincture (instructions for use indicate these physicochemical properties) is a transparent liquid with a yellow-red or yellow-brown color, characterized by a characteristic odor. Acceptable is the formation of sediment as a result of storage of the drug.
The pharmaceutical agent under consideration has the following composition: tincture of crushed rhizomes and plant roots is an active substance, and 70% of ethyl alcohol is an additional component.
The drug is available in the form of tincture. It belongs to the pharmacotherapeutic group of sedatives and hypnotics.
Valerian tincture, instructions for use contain this information, has antispasmodic, analgesic, sedative and hypnotic properties.
The biologically active components contained in the medication in question (tannins, borneol, valerianic acid, alkaloids, essential oil) are able to slow down the processes of excitation in the central nervous system. They also enhance the effect of other antispasmodic, sedative, analgesic and hypnotics.
Valerian tincture, the instruction informs about this, is indicated for sleep disorders, extreme irritability, increased emotional excitability and other functional disorders of the central nervous system. The specified medication is also used for malfunctions in the functioning of the cardiovascular system and spasms in the gastrointestinal tract.
Tincture of valerian, instructions for use examine this issue in detail, it is used as follows: it is taken orally up to four times a day for twenty to thirty drops. It is this volume that allows you to achieve the best therapeutic effect. Valerian tincture for children over twelve years of age is shown one drop for each year of life. The duration of treatment is two months.
Possible side effects
Against the background of taking the medication in question, drowsiness, a decrease in working capacity, and inhibition of psychoemotional reactions are possible. The manifestation of the following allergic reactions is also possible: itching, discoloration of the skin (redness), rash (with hypersensitivity to the components of the drug).
Valerian tincture, instructions for use informs, is contraindicated for persons suffering from disorders accompanied by inhibition of the functioning of the central nervous system (depression and others). Due to the fact that one of the components of the drug is ethyl alcohol, it is not recommended for children under twelve years of age, as well as for women during gestation and lactation.
Interaction with other pharmaceuticals
It must be borne in mind that the drug is able to enhance the effects of sedative, cardiac, analgesic and antispasmodic drugs.
Overdose symptoms
Severe side effects may occur as a result of exceeding the recommended volume or prolonged use of the drug in question. Among them are general weakness, dizziness, headache, nausea, pain in the abdomen, drowsiness, palpitations, impaired hearing and vision.
If the above symptoms appear, you should immediately stop using the medication and apply emergency medical measures (rinse your stomach, take an adsorbent), as well as symptomatic therapy.
It should be borne in mind that during the period of use of the drug it is recommended to refrain from driving all types of vehicles and from carrying out activities that require a special concentration of attention and quick reaction.
The shelf life of the drug is five years. It is released without a doctor’s prescription.