Alora

Alora is a subgroup of drugs with sedative and hypnotic effects. The drug reduces mental stress and anxiety, helps improve mood in depression, has a weak hypnotic effect without signs of depression upon awakening. It has an anticonvulsant effect.

Passion flower extract is contained in the medicinal plant Passiflora incarnata, which includes 0.04% indole alkaloids (harmine with harmane and harmol), individual flavonoids (quercetin with vitexin), and in addition quinones with coumarins, etc. [ 1 ]

Indications Alora

It is used as a sedative for people with depression and neurasthenia, nervousness, stress, sleep disorders, anxiety, menopause and during the pre-menopausal period.

It is prescribed for the treatment of signs of NS pathology (hyperhidrosis, neurocirculatory dystonia, palpitations, cerebral vascular crises and primary hypertension) and in cases of post-infectious asthenia.

Release form

The medicinal substance is released in the form of syrup, inside a bottle with a capacity of 0.1 l. Inside the pack there is 1 such bottle complete with a dosing spoon.

Pharmacodynamics

The extract's elements slow down the processes of conducting neural impulses within the brain and spinal cord, weaken the excitability of the central nervous system and lead to the development of a sedative effect. [ 2 ]

Dosing and administration

To achieve a sedative effect, an adult should take 1-2 teaspoons of medicinal syrup (5-10 ml), 3 times a day, before eating. For sleep disorders - 2 teaspoons (10 ml) before bedtime.

For a child over 3 years old – ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml), 2-3 times a day.

The duration of the therapeutic course is individually selected by the doctor, taking into account the medicinal effect of the medication and the indications.

• Application for children

Alora is not prescribed to persons under 3 years of age. Children aged 3-12 years can use the syrup only with the permission of a doctor.

Use Alora during pregnancy

There is no information regarding the therapeutic effect and safety of the drug when used during breastfeeding and pregnancy.

Contraindications

Contraindicated for use in cases of severe intolerance to medicinal elements.

Side effects Alora

Main side effects:

• problems with digestive function: vomiting or nausea;
• disorders associated with the functioning of the cardiovascular system: bradycardia, tachycardia and ventricular tachycardia;
• disorders of the nervous system: drowsiness or dizziness;
• immune disorders: allergy symptoms (may be delayed), including vasculitis.

Overdose

Potentiation of side effects may be observed.

In case of poisoning, it is necessary to perform gastric lavage and take symptomatic measures.

Interactions with other drugs

The use of Alora together with drugs that suppress the activity of the central nervous system (including tranquilizers and barbiturates) leads to a potentiation of its hypnotic and sedative effects.

It is prohibited to combine the drug with benzodiazepines, as well as with disulfiram.

During the therapy period, you must not consume alcoholic beverages.

Storage conditions

Alora should be stored in a place closed to small children. Temperature indicators - no more than 25 ° C.

Shelf life

Alora can be used for a period of 36 months from the date of sale of the medicinal substance. The shelf life of an opened bottle is 0.5 years.

Analogues

Analogues of the drug are Bioson, Klimased and Belisa with Novo-Passit, Involium and Bioson, as well as Quiet with Motherwort Passionflower.