The medicine "Novopassit" includes in its composition natural components (of plant origin). The preparation contains a dry extract of rhizomes and roots of valerian, lemon balm, St. John's wort, hawthorn (flowers and leaves), elderberries (flowers), passionflower. The product also includes guaifenesin. The drug has sedative activity. This effect is provided due to the properties of plant components. Guaifenesin has an anxiolytic effect that potentiates sedative activity.
The sedative Novopassit. Indications
The medication is prescribed for mild insomnia, states of constant overstrain of a mental nature, neurotic reactions and neurasthenia, complicated by distraction, fatigue, fear and anxiety. Indications include functional pathologies in the gastrointestinal tract (irritable bowel syndrome, dyspeptic manifestations), pruritic dermatoses (urticaria, seborrheic and atopic eczema) associated with mental stress. As a symptomatic remedy, a medication is prescribed for menopausal syndrome, neurocircular dystonia.
The drug "Novopassit." Instructions for use
The medication is prescribed inside. Patients from the age of twelve are recommended a tablet or 5 ml of the solution three times a day. The medicine is drunk before meals. If necessary, a double dosage is allowed. With increasing fatigue, the occurrence of fatigue, the amount of medication per day is reduced to 0.5 tab. or 2.5 ml at a time in the morning and afternoon. Before going to bed, drink 5 ml or a whole tablet. The interval between doses is at least 4-6 hours. If nausea or vomiting occurs, the Novopassit medicine recommends drinking it with food. The solution is taken undiluted, or it is added to a small amount of liquid. For a more accurate dosing, use a measuring cap (for liquid form).
Medication "Novopassit". Instructions for use. Adverse reactions
Dyspeptic manifestations may occur due to treatment. In particular, heartburn, nausea, cramping, diarrhea, or constipation are noted. To prevent or reduce the intensity of these effects, you should take the drug with food.
In some cases, dizziness occurs, the concentration of attention decreases, drowsiness appears. Against the background of hypersensitivity, an allergic reaction develops. The drug provokes minor muscle weakness, exanthema. As a rule, when a drug is canceled, these symptoms are eliminated on their own.
The drug "Novopassit." Instructions for use. Contraindications
The medicine is not recommended in childhood (up to twelve years), with myasthenia gravis, hypersensitivity. Caution is followed for hepatic pathologies, acute diseases in the gastrointestinal tract, chronic alcoholism, epilepsy, injuries and diseases of the brain. During pregnancy or lactation, the medication is prescribed solely in accordance with the indications. Therapy should be monitored by a doctor.
How much is Novopassit
The price of the drug is a little more than a hundred rubles.