Valeriana (the covered tablets 0,1 and 0,2 g)

Tabulettae Valerianae 0,1 et 0,2 оbductae

Pharmacotherapeutic group

Sedatives.

Composition

1 tablet contains 100 or 200 mg of fine powder of rhizomes with roots of Valeriana.

Pharmacological action

The active component of the preparation is the complex of biologically active substances - an essential oil, valepotriates, glycosides, alkaloids, resins, organic acids, polysaccharides, etc. Valeric acid and valepotriates has spasmolytic action. The complex of biologically active substances of Valeriana slows down cardiac rate and dilates coronary vessels. The preparation has complex effect on an organism, depresses the central nervous system, lowers its excitability, facilitates approach of natural dream. The sedative effect of the preparation is shown stably enough. Tablets of Valeriana have choleretic action, strengthen secretory activity of gastrointestinal tract.

Medical action of the preparation is shown at regular, long-term application.

Indications 

Preparation is applied as ananxiolytic (sedative) agent at conditions of excitement; sleep disturbance related to overexcitement; migraines, mild functional disturbance of cardiovascular system and gastrointestinal tract.

Dosage and method of administration

The preparation is administrated per orally per 2 tablets for a dosage of 0,1 gand per 1 tablet for a dosage of 0,2 gbefore meal 2-3 times a day, washing down by 100 ml of waters. Duration of course of treatment is determined by a doctor individually for every special case.

Special indications

The impairment of ability to driving the car and to work with various mechanisms is possible during treatment by the preparation.

Side effects

The flaccidity, sleepiness, depression, fatigue, decrease of working efficiency are possible at application of the preparation in high doses.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to any of components of the preparation.

Interactions with other medicinal preparations

Tablets of Valeriana increases action of somnifacients, anxiolytics, analgesics, sedatives. The preparation can be combined with cardiotonic and antihypertensive drugs. The cases of negative medicinal interaction at administration of Valeriana tablets for a background of therapy by other medical products included in the standard schemes of treatment of cardiovascular system and gastrointestinal tract diseases have not been noted.

Overdosage

Signs:the overdosage is accompanied by intensifying of preparation side effects, a dyscomfort in relation to gastrointestinal tract, depression, sleepiness or excitement, nausea, vomiting.

Treatment:an induction of vomiting, gastric lavage (not later than in 2 hours after reception of the preparation). Symptomatic therapy.

The form of release

The covered tablets, per 100 and 200 mg. 250 or 50 tablets in vials or plastic containers. 10 or 20 tablets in a blister.