Menovalen

Menovalen has a hypnotic and sedative therapeutic effect.

The medicine has a mild sedative effect; It is prescribed to eliminate temporary nervous tension associated with physical or intellectual stress, irritability, overwork or strong emotional arousal, which has a weak intensity. [1]

The medication contains in its composition natural elements of a plant nature - an extract obtained from valerian, as well as peppermint.

Indications Menovalen

It is used in the case of the development of neuroses , accompanied by such manifestations: anxiety, excessive excitement of a nervous nature, deterioration in concentration, nightmares, poor sleep and heavy falling asleep.

Release form

Medicines are produced in capsules - 10 pieces inside a cell package; there are 2 such packages inside the box.

Pharmacodynamics

Valerian extract includes a complex of alkaloids with essential oils that have a mild sedative effect relative to human NS. This element promotes falling asleep and reduces nervous tension. It is prescribed in the case of neuroses affecting the CVS, in which a variety of vascular spasms are noted, and in addition, with migraine or epilepsy and asthma. It can be used in case of neurodermatitis.

Peppermint potentiates the activity of valerian. This plant contains a variety of terpenoids, trace elements, menthol with carotene, rutin, flavonoids and tannins.

Dosing and administration

It is required to swallow the capsules whole, without chewing or opening them, with plain water.

The medication is prescribed in the amount of 1 capsule, with 3 times per day, before eating (20-30 minutes).

In the case of mild insomnia, 1-2 capsules are taken 1-1.5 hours before bedtime (unless there are other medical indications).

The therapeutic cycle is selected personally; usually capsules are taken in the period of the 1st month.

If there is no improvement after a 2-week treatment cycle, it is necessary to clarify the diagnosis and change the therapy regimen.

• Application for children

It is forbidden to appoint to persons under 12 years of age.

Use Menovalen during pregnancy

There is too little information regarding the effect of the medication on the child's body, which is why it is better not to take it with HB or pregnancy.

Contraindications

The medication is usually tolerated without complications, but there are contraindications to its use:

• intolerance to any of the elements of the drug;
• constant severe drowsiness or systemic weakness;
• reduced blood pressure values;
• depression or other conditions in which there is a suppression of the activity of the central nervous system.

Side effects Menovalen

Among the side effects of capsules:

• drowsiness, systemic weakness, dizziness, depression and headaches;
• pain in the heart, palpitations, tachy- or bradycardia, as well as a decrease in blood pressure;
• hepatic intoxication;
• weakening of physical capacity for work and concentration of attention, anxiety, insomnia and paradoxical excitement in the area of the NA;
• nausea, pain in the epigastric zone, heartburn, gastric indigestion, constipation and diarrhea;
• a variety of allergy symptoms, hives, dyspnea, swelling and itching.

Negative signs develop only occasionally, mainly in the case of drug abuse and uncontrolled consumption of large portions for a long time.

Overdose

In the case of poisoning, photosensitivity, nausea, systemic weakness, tremor, compression in the chest region, headaches, dilated eye pupils and weakening of visual and auditory acuity are noted.

If necessary, gastric lavage and the use of enterosorbents are performed, as well as symptomatic actions. After that, the medicine is canceled and the treating doctor is consulted.

Interactions with other drugs

It is forbidden to combine medicine with artificial sedatives.

Menovalene potentiates the influence exerted on NS by such agents as diazepam, zopiclone with phenobarbital, tranquilizers and anxiolytics with chlordiazepoxide, and in addition antispasmodics, antipsychotics, hypnotics and sedatives, nootropics and zolpidem. In addition, this list includes alcohol, pain relievers, curariform muscle relaxants and antihypertensive substances.

During the period of therapy, it is prohibited to consume alcoholic beverages.

Storage conditions

Menovalene must be stored at a temperature standard for medicinal substances.

Shelf life

Menovalene can be used within 24 months from the date of manufacture of the therapeutic agent.

Analogs

The analogs of the medication are the medicines Persen, Fitosed and Cardiopasit with Na Sleep, and in addition Trivalumen and Flora, Scopolamine with the Baikal Shlemnik, Sedoflor and Relaxil, as well as Methaqualone and Florised, Karmolis, Sondox and Sonmil. In addition, Sedavit, Lotosonik, Sedafiton and Valoserdin with Motherwort Tincture, Notta, Sedasen with Peony Tincture and Sedistress are among the preparations. The list also includes Valerika, Alora with Novo-Pasit, Alluna and Valocormid, Quiet with Melissa Herb, Bromcamphor, Donormil, Tenoten with Valerian Extract and Dormiplant.

Reviews

Menovalen receives positive reviews on various medical websites. Patients note a mild, but quite pronounced sedative effect of drugs, which also develops quite quickly. Of the advantages, the natural basis of the drug and the rare appearance of side symptoms are distinguished.