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Last reviewed: 03.07.2025
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Snoring or ronchopathy is a symptom (coded according to ICD-10 R06.5) with a fairly extensive etiology. And it should be borne in mind that drugs advertised as effective anti-snoring pills are not able to affect all the causes of this symptom, since the vibrations of the soft tissues of the nasopharynx and larynx accompanied by sound when exhaling during sleep may be associated with anatomical features.
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Indications snoring pills
Release form
Today, the names of anti-snoring tablets sold online include the homeopathic remedy SnoreStop, produced by Green Pharmaceuticals Inc. (USA), Sweet Dreams tablets (Dream Remedies, UK) and NeverSnore (Higher Natur Ltd, UK).
Anti-snoring tablets Sweet Dreams and NeverSnore are available to EU residents, but are also not sold in pharmacies.
Neither the National Sleep Foundation (USA) nor the British Association of Otorhinolaryngologists recommend drug treatments specifically related to snoring, but medications such as decongestants and antihistamine sprays can be used to treat nasal congestion due to allergies (but not for more than seven days in a row).
And no anti-snoring pills will help a snoring person to correct a deviated nasal septum, widen congenitally narrowed nasal passages, remove a polyp from the nasal cavity, reduce the size of an enlarged nasopharyngeal tonsil (adenoids), glands or a hypertrophied uvula (the tongue on the edge of the soft palate). And, of course, you should not expect an effect from such pills in the presence of functional factors of decreased tone of the pharyngeal muscles, which cause prolapse of the soft palate and narrowing of the airways, causing obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. Not everyone who snores has this syndrome, but it is important to know that snoring is a sign of it.
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Pharmacodynamics
The mechanism of action of the anti-snoring tablets SnoreStop is provided by its components: Ephedra distachya L., Teucrum marum verum, Hydrastis canadensis, belladonna, Strychnos Nux-vomica seed extract, potassium dichromate and histamine hydrochloride.
The pharmacodynamics of SnorStop tablets have not been studied, but the manufacturers claim that the drug reduces the amount of mucus in the respiratory tract, relieves allergic swelling of the mucous membranes of the nasopharynx, stimulates the central nervous system and the cardiovascular system (although belladonna has slightly sedative properties), and also increases the tone of the respiratory muscles.
Manufacturers promise that Sweet Dreams anti-snoring tablets (or rather, gelatin capsules) will provide effective relief from snoring due to natural ingredients. At the same time, their main component is marshmallow root powder, which contains mucous substances that have an enveloping and anti-inflammatory effect in diseases of the upper respiratory tract and facilitate the discharge of sputum when coughing.
And NeverSnore anti-snoring tablets, which contain enzymes (proteinases, cellulases, amylases, pineapple bromelain) and extracts of medicinal plants (sage leaves, elder flowers, fenugreek seeds), have a proteolytic effect, that is, they help break down mucus and clear the nasal passages.
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Pharmacokinetics
The pharmacokinetics of any of the named drugs is not presented.
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Dosing and administration
SnoreStop anti-snoring tablets are intended for oral use; it is recommended to take one tablet per day.
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Use snoring pills during pregnancy
There is no information on whether snoring pills can be used during pregnancy, although homeopathic medicines and most herbal remedies are known to be contraindicated for pregnant women. For example, the herb goldenseal can have a stimulating effect on the uterine muscles, threatening miscarriage or premature birth.
Contraindications
The manufacturers of SnoreStop anti-snoring tablets also do not indicate any contraindications for the use of this over-the-counter product. However, preparations containing belladonna cannot be used in cases of organic heart pathologies and glaucoma; and high blood pressure, nephritis, liver disease and diffuse toxic goiter are contraindications for taking medications that contain chilibukha alkaloids.
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Side effects snoring pills
Side effects of SnoreStop snoring pills may be related to the fact that ephedra alkaloids contribute to increased blood pressure and also raise blood sugar levels. Belladonna causes dry mouth, increased heart rate and decreased gastric juice production.
Intestinal problems such as constipation and diarrhea are caused by goldenseal (hydatis), and the alkaloids of chilibukha, in particular strychnine, can provoke convulsions and respiratory failure (even to the point of suffocation).
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Overdose
Overdose of this drug, as well as its interactions with other drugs, are not presented.
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Shelf life
The expiration date is indicated on the packaging of the tablets.
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Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Snoring pills" 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.