This is a popular sedative made from natural ingredients. Thanks to its composition, it has virtually no side effects and is well tolerated by patients. It is necessary to understand the features of its use in order for the treatment to be successful.
Composition and release form
This medicine is herbal based, it contains extracts of motherwort, valerian, hawthorn and peppermint, as well as ethyl alcohol and diphenhydramine. The concentration of the first two ingredients predominates. The amount of peppermint and hawthorn is half as much. This composition provides the unique properties of the drug:
- Valerian and motherwort have a positive effect on the heart, lower blood pressure and relieve spasms.
- Mint helps to calm down and eliminates spasms.
- Hawthorn dilates blood vessels, which improves blood supply to the brain.
The medication is produced in the form of a clear liquid. It is packaged in dark glass bottles of 25, 50 and 100 ml.
The medicine has a yellow-brown color. During storage, sediment may form. Cloudiness of the drug, provided it is stored correctly, is not a contraindication to therapy.
Important! Pharmaceutical companies also produce the drug in the form of a syrup called Valemidin Plus. Its advantage is the absence of ethanol and diphenhydramine.
Of the additional components, the medicine contains:
- ascorbic acid;
- magnesium aspartate;
- xylitol;
- flavocene;
- sodium benzoate;
- potassium sorbate;
- mint oil;
- water.
Blue cyanosis extract has been added to the main ingredients. For ease of dosing, a measuring spoon is included with the bottle of syrup.
pharmachologic effect
Due to its natural composition, the product has a pronounced pharmacological effect. There is an improvement in the emotional background, symptoms of irritation, anxiety and causeless restlessness are relieved.
The drug reduces the negative manifestations of stress, eliminates insomnia, and normalizes sleep. There is a restoration of heart rate and blood pressure levels.
The property of valerian manifests itself in slowing down the functioning of the central nervous system, due to which relaxation occurs, anxiety and problems with falling asleep go away. The plant is especially effective in combination and has a slow therapeutic effect.
Motherwort has sedative properties and normalizes the function of the central nervous system and cardiovascular system.
Magnesium is an important element that regulates necessary processes in the body. Without its participation, many physiological reactions do not occur; it helps improve the function of individual cells and the nervous system. It has an anti-stress effect, inhibits excitations occurring in the central nervous system and reduces the feeling of irritability and anxiety.
The drug does not cause addiction and does not cause a feeling of drowsiness when taken during the day. In the evening it does not interfere with falling asleep.
The main advantages of Valemidin are:
- Effective after a single use.
- Natural composition.
- Does not impair mental activity, preserves memory.
- It has a pronounced sedative and antispasmodic effect.
- Does not affect performance.
In what cases are Valemidin drops used?
The drug is effective for:
- Panic attacks, which are manifested by an unreasonable feeling of fear, anxiety, autonomic disorders, malfunctions of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Many drugs are used to treat them, including Valemidin.
- Loss syndrome. A set of symptoms that cause excessive emotions and physical disturbances in a person.
- A stressful condition that occurs against the background of the physical and emotional impact of the external and internal environment.
- Neurocirculatory dystonia with increased blood pressure. Associated with disruption of the autonomic nervous system.
- Insomnia or frequent awakenings during sleep.
Drops are also used for neuroses, tachycardia, extrasystole, irritability during menopause, and premenstrual syndrome.
Contraindications
Conditions in which the use of a sedative is contraindicated:
- Impaired liver and kidney function.
- Low blood pressure.
- Decreased heart rate.
- Severe heart pathologies.
- Children under 18 years of age.
- Individual intolerance to the active or auxiliary component.
For persons suffering from alcohol addiction, the presence of brain pathologies and head injuries, the drug is prescribed with caution.
The use of Valemidin is not recommended for pregnant women and during lactation. Since the components of the product can pass into breast milk and there is no complete information about the effect on the fetus.
What to replace it with?
The same effect on the body can be achieved by taking Somnol.
Drugs that have an effect similar to Valemidine include:
- "Tazepam";
- "Circadin";
- "Nozepam";
- "Yantavit";
- "Mirtazonal";
- "Somnol";
- "Oxazepam";
- "Dormikum";
- "Phenazepam";
- "Seduxen";
- "Elenium";
- "Nobrassite";
- "Corvalol".
Reviews
Patients using Valemidin note improved sleep quality. Among its advantages are speed of action and minimal risk of adverse reactions. For problems with the liver, cardiovascular system and disruption of the digestive system, doctors try to prescribe medicine in the form of syrup.
Patients prefer Valemidin due to its low price and rapid effect.
Doctors
Doctors prescribe this medication because in most cases it is well tolerated by patients. It is prescribed either once or as a course. According to research, it is important to adhere to the recommended dosage during therapy.
- Oksana Anisomova, psychotherapist. I prescribe the drug to patients diagnosed with stress, especially if it is accompanied by high blood pressure. Among the advantages I can highlight accessibility and quick results. If taken correctly and following the dosage, adverse reactions are unlikely, and there will be no addiction to the drug. It is for this reason that I consider Valemidin one of the most effective medicines.
- Lyudmila Zyukina, gynecologist. I prescribe Valemidine to patients in menopause to reduce their anxiety and anxiety due to hormonal changes. The medicine is practically harmless and acts quickly. In my practice, I have not observed allergic reactions in patients. Patients rarely report adverse reactions during treatment.
- Alexander Kovtunenko, neurologist. The drug has a good composition, so it is often prescribed for disorders of the central nervous system. Dissatisfaction after therapy with Valemidin is noted only by those patients who have previously taken stronger medications. There will be no effect. It is very important, before prescribing Valemidin to women, to make sure that there is no pregnancy. Also of the minuses, I would like to note that it is strictly forbidden to prescribe to children under 14 years of age.
Patients
According to patient reviews, Valemidin improves sleep and reduces irritability, and also eliminates anxiety. The most common side effects they note are severe thirst and dry mouth.
- Elena, 38 years old. What I like about Valemidin is its composition. Its effectiveness is much greater than that of valerian or motherwort alone. The product is very gentle and helps me fall asleep quickly without waking up all night. At the same time, when taken in the morning, there is no drowsiness, only a feeling of calm.
- Alexandra, 22 years old. I drink Valemidine when I feel anxious, which intensifies during exams. Thanks to it, my anxiety is noticeably reduced, and I can concentrate on the material normally. Besides this, I also sleep well. I had no side effects, only the feeling of thirst bothered me.
- Irina, 45 years old. I started taking Valemidine because I suffered from insomnia, I was bothered by thoughts that I wouldn’t be able to fall asleep even before I went to bed. In addition, my blood pressure often increased and my heart rate increased. The only drawback that I noticed for myself is the rather specific taste of the drug.
- Svetlana, 34 years old. I heard a lot about Valemidin and decided to try it. It worked quickly, but the pressure dropped significantly. As a result, my anxiety increased. I had to see a doctor and, as it turned out, I had no indications for using the medicine. The doctor explained that although the medicine is sold freely, you cannot take it without a prescription.
Analogs
Valemidin does not have an exact analogue with the same composition. The manufacturer of the drops has released a new drug - Valemidin Plus in the form of syrup, as an addition to alcohol drops. It also contains motherwort, mint, hawthorn, valerian, but it does not contain diphenhydramine or alcohol. Also included in the composition are 2 more components: magnesium and cyanosis. The syrup can be used from the age of 14; it can also be used by people intolerant to ethanol and diphenhydramine. There is no sugar in the composition, so it is allowed for diabetes.
Similar drugs according to indications and action:
- Drops of Morozov;
- Valerian tincture;
- Persen;
- Peppermint tincture;
- Novopassit;
- Notta;
- Valoserdin;
- Phytosed;
- Motherwort tincture;
- Phytosedan;
- Dobrokam;
- Sedistress;
- Hawthorn tincture.
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In addition to these remedies, there are many more sedatives with different compositions. It is not recommended to select medications on your own without consulting a specialist.
Instructions for use
According to the instructions, the drug is taken orally 30 minutes before meals. You must first dilute it with water. For problems with the gastrointestinal tract, it is recommended to drink drops after meals. Efficiency is noted already in the first hours after administration.
Only the doctor determines how long to take the medicine and in what dosage.
Basic recommendations for admission:
- Take it 3-4 times a day.
- Recommended dosage is 30-40 drops per dose.
- The recommended duration of use for most diseases is 10 days.
- The maximum duration of therapy is 15 days.
- The course of treatment can be repeated after 1-1.5 months.
Long-term use leads to withdrawal syndrome. In this case, the patient may experience irritability and absent-mindedness.
Valemidin plus is drunk 2-4 times a day, always with meals. It should be taken into account that 8 ml of the product is allowed per day. Shake the bottle before each use.
There is no data regarding overdose. Doctors emphasize that in this case, negative reactions may increase. If the recommended dose is exceeded, the patient may experience:
- drowsiness;
- lethargy;
- absent-mindedness;
- dizziness;
- problems with coordination.
There is a possibility of respiratory depression and decreased blood pressure. Treatment in this case should be symptomatic.
Side effects, overdose
Negative reactions can manifest themselves in the form of dyspeptic disorders (bloating, nausea, etc.), dry mouth, and allergic reactions. If they occur, you should stop using the product. If you exceed the dosage or duration of treatment specified in the instructions, an overdose may result in severe side effects. Treatment is symptomatic, aimed at relieving symptoms.
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special instructions
Valemidin drops contain alcohol and diphenhydramine, so during the treatment period it is not recommended to engage in hazardous activities that require a quick psychomotor reaction and high concentration. The amount of solution per dose should not exceed 40 drops, the maximum number of drops per day is 160. Valemidine is not recommended for use simultaneously with the following drugs:
- sleeping pills;
- neuroleptics;
- tranquilizers;
- sleeping pills.
When they are combined, mutual enhancement of action is possible. During storage, sediment may form, so the solution must be shaken before use.
