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Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Indications Relaxa
It is used in the following conditions:
- excessively strong arousal or overstrain of a nervous nature;
- mental exhaustion;
- mild neurosis or neurasthenia;
- feeling restless, irritable, or fearful;
- mental stress is constantly observed;
- mild sleep problems (caused by intense agitation);
- migraines or headaches resulting from a strong nervous overstrain;
- menopause;
- dyskinesia in the field of GIB or the development of IBS;
- dysmenorrhea, which has a mild severity;
- NDC, against which marked tachycardia;
- essential hypertension 1st stage.
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Release form
The release of the drug is in capsules, 20 pieces inside the pack.
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Pharmacodynamics
The medicine is a complex herbal remedies. It has sedative, hypnotic and mild antispasmodic properties. Relieves anxiety, irritability and irritability, and also stabilizes sleep.
The active components of valerian have moderate hypnotic, sedative, and antispasmodic effects, weaken the excitability of the central nervous system and the severity of nervous overstrain, and in addition help accelerate the onset of sleep. At the same time, they have choleretic properties and potentiate the secretory function of the gastrointestinal mucosa. Also, valerian promotes the expansion of coronary vessels and effectively acts when tachycardia.
Essential mint oils contribute to the reflex irritation of the endings of the mucous membranes, and at the same time they have a sedative, antispasmodic, choleretic and hypnotic effect. They also reduce nausea and stimulate the activity of the digestive glands.
The active elements of lemon balm (citral with geraniol, as well as peral and menalool) have antihypertensive, sedative, antiarrhythmic and anticonvulsant properties. At the same time, they lead to the development of spasmolytic and mild choleretic influence, help to improve the digestive processes, and also stabilize the release of digestive enzymes and appetite.
Melissa helps to remove climacteric disorders and cure mild dysmenorrhea.
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Dosing and administration
Capsules must be taken orally, as a whole, without chewing, while drinking simple water. It is also forbidden to open the capsules. The use of drugs is not tied to the reception of food.
For adults, the dosage is 1-2 capsules with 2-3 times the use of drugs per day. If you have problems with sleep, you need to take 2 capsules of the substance 1 hour before bedtime. The duration of the therapeutic cycle is selected by the attending doctor.
The drug has a gradually developing influence, which is why it must be consumed continuously for at least 14 days. With prolonged use, addiction is not observed, and after completion of therapy, withdrawal syndrome does not occur. In the absence of improvements after the 2-week use of the drug, you need to consult a doctor.
During the use of Relaxil, it is forbidden to drive a car.
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Use Relaxa during pregnancy
Relax should be carefully prescribed during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Overdose
During intoxication, potentiation of adverse symptoms develops: abdominal cramps, tremor, affecting the hands, feeling of depression and extreme fatigue, and in addition dizziness, concentration disorder and deterioration of efficiency.
For the treatment of disorders, symptomatic procedures are performed: gastric lavage and the use of sorbents. Negative symptoms disappear after a day.
Interactions with other drugs
Storage conditions
Relaksil must be maintained at temperatures within the limits of 15-25 ° C.
Application for children
The drug is not used in pediatrics (children under 12 years of age).
Analogs
Analogues of drugs are herbal remedies Sedavit, Novo-Passit and Fitoed, and in addition Sedafiton, Trypsidan and Dormiplant, as well as the homeopathic remedy Nott.
Reviews
Relaxil is considered to be a fairly effective medication. Patients note in their reviews that he is able to eliminate the feeling of anxiety and irritability, as well as a strong nervous tension. The drug was used in the combination therapy of VSD and primary hypertension. For some women, the medication helped during menopause - his intake helped to reduce heartbeat and nervousness, as well as improve sleep. Relax also has a good tolerability, and there were no significant negative manifestations when taking it.
There are also many comments that the medicine does not have the desired effect in insomnia, but it must be remembered that this remedy is primarily sedative, not hypnotic. The drug will demonstrate efficacy in sleep disorders, provoked by the nervous tension observed throughout the day, with temporary situational insomnia. In such cases, it is recommended to use it not only in the evening, before going to sleep, but also during the day, in order to prepare for a restful sleep even during the day. But in case of chronic insomnia, consultation with a somnologist or a neuropathologist is required, as well as the use of hypnotic drugs for their intended purpose.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Relaxil" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.
Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.