Medicines. Valerian in tablets

Valerian is a medicinal plant, the properties of which have long been known and used in medicine. To eliminate the ailments caused by nervous disorders, baths from the decoction of the rhizomes of the plant are effective. A wonderful soothing effect has tea with valerian. The medicine on the basis of this plant is issued in the form of infusion, rhizomes with roots, tablets. There is also a concentrate for baths.

Valerian in tablets refers to sedatives, proven generations. She perfectly copes with insomnia, migraine, vegetovascular dystonia. Biologically active substances have an effect on the central nervous system, which causes the effect of the medication not only with the course therapy, but also with a single application.

Valerian in tablets is much more convenient and no less effective than tincture containing an active analogous substance. Contained alcohol in the liquid form of the drug is contraindicated for young children and women during the prenatal period. As practice shows, the effect of taking tinctures comes somewhat faster. However, valerian in tablets has an undeniable advantage - the lack of alcohol in the composition.

The drug helps to reduce the frequency of heart beat and the widening of blood vessels. As a result, the activity of the central nervous system is inhibited, and sleep and general well-being come back to normal.

In medical practice, there are examples when valerian in tablets was prescribed for gastrointestinal disorders. It should be noted that the drug has an antispasmodic effect, due to which it is very effective in intestinal colic. As a rule, in such cases, it is sufficient to take only one tablet of two tablets for adults and one for a child.

In cases of severe stress, a single dose of medication may not be sufficient. In this case, experts recommend taking valerian extract in tablets three times a day before meals (two adults each, one child each).

If there is a tendency to neurosis or insomnia, the doctor can prescribe course therapy. As a rule, the duration of taking the drug is not more than a month. Complex cases involve a longer period.

Valerian in tablets to children is appointed from the age of four.

The appointment of a drug during pregnancy is decided by consultation with a doctor.

It is recommended to abstain for the period of treatment from transport management and performance of works related to increased attention.

Individual sensitivity to the drug can provoke an allergy, manifested by a rash, itching, swelling on the skin and flushing. In addition, there may be increased drowsiness, mental depression, decreased performance and emotional reactions.

Long-term use of the drug in elevated doses causes headache, heart rhythm disturbance, increased excitability, abnormal gastrointestinal function, in particular, slowing down digestion. An overdose of the drug may also be accompanied by drowsiness, nausea, general weakness, decreased vision and hearing. If such symptoms appear, stop taking the medication and take measures to provide first aid, that is, to wash the stomach and inject activated charcoal. The patient is given symptomatic and supportive therapy, taking into account his clinical condition.

The medication is not assigned to patients who have depression or others associated with CNS depression, diseases, as well as individual intolerance to biologically active components contained in medicinal raw materials.

It should be noted and the interaction of the drug with various substances. Thus, valerian is able to enhance the effect of alcohol and suppressing the functioning of the CNS substances. In addition, there is an increase in the pharmacological effect of this drug with its simultaneous administration with sedative, analgesic, cardiac and spasmolytic drugs.