Kardiolan drops: reviews and instructions for use

Often, patients with complaints of nervousness, heart pain and sleep disorders doctors are now advised to take "Cardioval". Reviews of this drug mark its effectiveness and safety. This is a modern herbal preparation, replacing the very popular among the cores of the drop "Valocordin" or tincture of valerian. Drops of "Cardiolanum" gradually displace these drugs, because they are more effective.

Characteristics of the preparation

"Kardiovalen" is a modern cardiotonic remedy of Russian production on a plant basis. The drug is produced in droplets in a bottle of dark glass with a special dispenser. It is a liquid of a yellow-brown color with a bitter taste and a distinct smell of camphor and valerian. And components of plant origin occupy most of the composition of the drops.

The drug "Cardiolenol" includes such extracts:

• Almost half of the percentage is occupied by the extract of valerian;
• On the second place there is a jaundice spreading - a medicinal plant with a strong effect;
• In the composition of drops are also grass adonis and hawthorn.

In addition, the product contains sodium bromide and a little camphor. And the alcohol in it is only 2 ml per 100 ml of the drug. Such a composition makes the drug "Cardiovalen" unique. Analogues of it can be distinguished only by action. These are such means as tincture of valerian or hawthorn, Valocordinum or Novo-Passit.

Effect of the drug

Thanks to this unique composition, the complex action has on the organism "Cardiovalen". The reviews mark that he effectively soothes, helps to fall asleep and improves the work of the heart. This effect of reception is explained by the action of the constituent components.

They have the following properties:

• Stimulate the contraction of the heart muscle;
• Soothe the nervous system, relieve anxiety;
• Normalize sleep;
• Dilate blood vessels;
• Help to cope with stress;
• Improve the condition with cardiovascular failure;
• Increase the mood.

When "Cardioval" is used,

The price of the drug is only about 100 rubles. The course of treatment will require 2-3 vials, but this is available to every patient. A prescribe the drug in such cases:

• Problems with sleep, difficulties with falling asleep;
• Nervousness, anxiety and neuroses;
• Irritability and increased excitability;
• Frequent stressful situations;
• Complex treatment of chronic heart failure;
• Tachycardia and cardiosclerosis;
• Rheumatic heart disease;
• cardiopsychoneurosis.

Instructions for use

Despite the fact that this drug is dispensed in pharmacies without a doctor's prescription and has almost no contraindications, before taking it it is necessary to consult a specialist. After all, the dosage and duration of use depend on the patient's health, age and disease characteristics. How correctly to take "Cardioval"? Instructions for use recommend this scheme:

• Drink the drug 20 drops twice a day;
• The product is diluted in half a glass of water and drunk at a time;
• It is best to take the medicine half an hour before breakfast and in the evening a couple of hours after dinner;
• Usually the duration of treatment is 30 days.

It is important to consider the compatibility of different medications in the treatment. The drug "Cardiolanum" when used together can increase the effect of hypnotics and sedatives. Therefore, it is necessary to adjust the dosage, otherwise there may be a depression of the central nervous system, a decrease in concentration of attention and reaction speed.

In addition, it is worth knowing that one of the main active ingredients of the drug - icteric - contains cardiac glycosides. These are potent substances that, if not properly applied and overdosed, can cause heart failure.

Contraindications and side effects

Despite the fact that the remedy is made on a plant basis, not everyone can drink "Cardiovalen". Instruction for use draws attention to the need to check the drug for the presence of individual intolerance of its components. In addition, there are other contraindications to the medicine:

• Pregnancy and the period of breastfeeding;
• Serious diseases of the nervous system and pathology of the brain;
• Alcoholism, epilepsy;
• Endocarditis and myocarditis;
• Age to 18 years;
• Impaired liver function;
• A condition after serious traumas of a brain and internal bodies;
• Acute inflammatory diseases.

But even in the absence of contraindications, it is not at all the action that is expected, can be rendered by "Cardiovalen". The reviews point out the presence of such side effects:

• Decreased appetite, dyspeptic disorders ;
• Allergic reactions;
• Weakness, drowsiness;
• headache;
• Inhibition and apathy.

Drops "Cardiovalen": reviews

Most patients notice a significant improvement in their condition after a course of treatment with the drug. People write that they have normalized their sleep, have been irritable and afraid. Now it's easier to cope with stress. Doctors often prescribe this medicine to patients with cardiovascular insufficiency, especially if it is complicated by a violation of blood circulation. In addition to the efficacy of the drug, many patients for accessibility like "Cardiovalen." Its price is low - depending on the pharmacy it costs from 80 to 120 rubles.

But there are also negative reviews about the drug. Many people do not like the fact that it causes muscle weakness, drowsiness and inhibition. Especially dangerous is this condition in activities that require increased concentration of attention.