Valemidin
Valemidin: instructions for use and reviews
- 1. Release form and composition
- 2. Pharmacological properties
- 3. Indications for use
- 4. Contraindications
- 5. Method of application and dosage
- 6. Side effects
- 7. Overdose
- 8. Special instructions
- 9. Drug interactions
- 10. Analogs
- 11. Terms and conditions of storage
- 12. Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
- 13. Reviews
- 14. Price in pharmacies
Latin name: Valemidin
ATX code: N05CM
Active ingredient: motherwort tincture (tincture leonuri) + valerian tincture (tinctura valerianae) + peppermint tincture (tinctura menthae piperitae) + hawthorn tincture (crataegi tinctura) + diphenhydramine (dimedrolum)
Producer: LLC "Farmamed" (Russia)
Description and photo update: 2019-31-01
Prices in pharmacies: from 117 rubles.
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Valemidin is a herbal medicine based on natural ingredients, an alternative to chemical preparations; gently affects the nervous system, does not have a toxic effect and does not form drug dependence, helps to restore a sense of calmness in case of nervous disorders.
Release form and composition
Dosage form of the drug - alcohol drops for oral administration: liquid from yellow-brown to greenish color, transparent, with a specific odor; during storage, turbidity is possible, followed by the precipitation of a natural sediment (25, 50 or 100 ml in orange glass bottles or in dropper bottles, in a cardboard box 1 bottle).
1 bottle 25/50/100 ml contains:
- valerian tincture - 8.3 / 16.6 / 33.2 ml;
- motherwort tincture - 8.3 / 16.6 / 33.2 ml;
- hawthorn tincture - 4.2 / 8.4 / 16.8 ml;
- peppermint tincture - 4.2 / 8.4 / 16.8 ml;
- diphenhydramine - 0.025 / 0.05 / 0.1 g.
Pharmacological properties
According to the instructions, Valemidin has sedative and antispasmodic effects. It has a calming effect on the central nervous system, so it is prescribed for the treatment of anxiety and stress. Also, the drug helps to normalize blood pressure and reduce pain in the heart. The therapeutic effect is observed from the first days of taking Valemidin.
Pharmacodynamics
At the moment, the pharmacodynamics of the drug, due to the multicomponent nature of its composition, has not been studied in detail.
Pharmacokinetics
There is no information on the pharmacokinetic parameters of Valemidin.
Indications for use
- neurocirculatory dystonia (NCD) of the hypertensive type;
- neuroses of various etiologies.
Contraindications
- severe hepatic / renal failure;
- arterial hypotension;
- acute / chronic heart failure;
- bradycardia with a heart rate (HR) ≤ 55 beats / min;
- the period of pregnancy and breastfeeding;
- children and adolescents under 18 years of age (the efficacy and safety of the drug in this age group has not been established);
- individual hypersensitivity to any component of the drug.
Instructions for the use of Valemidin: method and dosage
Valemidin drops are taken orally, diluting the metered dose in a small volume of water, half an hour before meals.
Recommended dosing regimen for adult patients: 3-4 times a day, 30-40 drops.
The duration of the course of treatment is from 10 to 15 days. If necessary, therapy may be repeated, but not earlier than after 30–45 days.
Side effects
- digestive system: rarely - dyspepsia; due to prolonged use - dry mouth;
- other: hypersensitivity reactions.
Overdose
Taking the drug in doses significantly higher than the recommended ones can lead to an increase in adverse reactions that are dose-dependent. In this case, symptomatic therapy is recommended.
special instructions
Due to the fact that ethanol and diphenhydramine are included in the drops, during therapy it is recommended to refrain from performing potentially hazardous types of work that require increased concentration of attention and speed of motor and mental reactions.
Drug interactions
The simultaneous use of Valemidin drops with drugs that depress the central nervous system (hypnotics and sedatives, antipsychotics, tranquilizers) can cause a synergistic effect.
Analogs
There is no information on analogues of Valemidin.
Terms and conditions of storage
Store at a temperature not exceeding 25 ° C. Keep out of the reach of children!
The shelf life is 3 years.
Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
Available without a prescription.
Reviews about Valemidin
Reviews of Valemidin are quite numerous, and there are especially frequent reports of its use for the treatment of sleep disorders. Patients claim that the drug acts quickly and stably: they fall asleep after the shortest possible period of time, sleep remains sound and calm, in the morning they feel rested and vigorous and during the day they do not experience bouts of drowsiness or weakness.
Valemidine is also quite popular among patients constantly suffering from mental overload (for example, teachers). They note that irritability and nervousness decrease, sleep and well-being improve.
Experts also confirm the effectiveness of the drug, warning patients against buying the tinctures included in its composition, separately, and then mixing them. This approach can exacerbate the problem and exacerbate the nervous system disorders, while the composition of Valemidine is carefully calculated to avoid adverse reactions.
Price for Valemidin in pharmacies
The average price for Valemidin is 125-145 rubles (for a 25 ml bottle) or 164-239 rubles (for a 50 ml bottle).
Valemidin: prices in online pharmacies
Drug name Price Pharmacy |
Valemidin drops for oral administration alcohol 25 ml 1 pc. 117 RUB Buy |
Valemidin drops for internal approx. 25ml 125 RUB Buy |
Valemidin plus package 3ml No. 10 (bad) RUB 160 Buy |
Valemidin plus syrup 100 ml 1 pc. 169 RUB Buy |
Valemidin Plus syrup fl. 100ml 247 r Buy |
Anna Kozlova Medical journalist About the author
Education: Rostov State Medical University, specialty "General Medicine".
Information about the drug is generalized, provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the official instructions. Self-medication is hazardous to health!