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Last reviewed: 10.08.2022
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Fitose is a combined herbal medicine that has a significant sedative effect. The elements that make up its composition are complementary and can potentiate the therapeutic activity of drugs.
The use of the drug helps to reduce mental stress, improves sleep, eliminates anxiety and stabilizes the work of the NA. At the same time, therapy increases physical and intellectual activity in persons with high fatigue associated with mental stress and stress.
Indications Phytosed
It is used for the following disorders:
- irritability;
- severe fatigue and other disorders, noted with a mild stage of neurasthenia ;
- unreasonable anxiety and fear;
- neuroses of a different nature;
- stress and nervous excitement;
- sleep disorders;
- asthenia in a hypersthenic form;
- NDC.
Release form
The release of the therapeutic substance is realized in tablets and capsules - 10 pieces inside a blister pack; inside the box - 2 such packs.
In addition, it is produced in the form of a tincture - inside glass or plastic bottles (volume 0.1 l).
Pharmacodynamics
The drug has a sedative effect, which is provided by its constituent elements.
The active components of hawthorn fruits (organic acids with flavonoids, etc.) reduce the excitability of the central nervous system, stabilize the heart rate, improve intracerebral and coronary blood flow and relieve dizziness.
The combination of bioactive elements of motherwort herb (glycosides with alkaloids, etc.), together with a strong sedative effect, provides an antihypertensive effect and reduces heart rate.
Hop cones contain resins, flavonoid essential oils and other sedative compounds.
Avenine, which is an indole alkaloid, and in addition to B-vitamins and other components that are contained in oat fruits, have a positive effect on HC and have a significant calming effect.
Herbs from medicinal lemon balm have a calming, antidepressant and tonic activity.
Cilantro fruits contribute to the development of a sedative effect in the case of increased nervous excitability.
Sweet clover herbs have a sedative effect.
With a single use of drugs, the drug effect develops after 60-90 minutes. The sedative effect lasts for about 2-4 hours.
Dosing and administration
It is necessary to use the medicinal tincture inside, after dissolving the drug in a liquid. Shake the bottle before use. You can use the medicine without reference to food intake. The portion size and duration of the course are selected by the attending physician, who takes into account the patient's personal characteristics and the nature of the disorder.
A standard serving is 5 ml of the drug, taken 3-4 times a day. The duration of the treatment cycle is maximum 30 days. If necessary, after 10-15 days, a repeated course is allowed.
The medication in tablets and capsules is swallowed whole and washed down with plain water. Fitosed should be used in this form of release after 0.5 hours after eating.
The dosage of the drug is 1-2 tablets / capsules, 3-4 times a day. The treatment period should last no more than 1 month. If necessary, a repeated cycle is allowed after 10-15 days.
- Application for children
You can not use the medication in persons under the age of 12.
Use Phytosed during pregnancy
It is forbidden to prescribe Phytosed during pregnancy.
Contraindications
The main contraindications:
- severe intolerance;
- period of breastfeeding;
- disorders of blood clotting;
- the presence of internal bleeding or a high risk of their occurrence.
Side effects Phytosed
In the case of using a medicine, side signs appear only occasionally. These include lowering blood pressure, heartburn, vomiting, sleep disorders and nausea. In addition, allergy symptoms may appear - epidermal rashes, itching and hives.
Overdose
As a result of drug poisoning, nausea, drowsiness, dizziness and signs of a decrease in blood pressure values may develop.
It is necessary to immediately perform gastric lavage, give the patient enterosorbents and carry out other symptomatic actions.
Interactions with other drugs
When combining the drug with other substances that suppress the function of the NS, there may be a significant potentiation of this effect.
Phytosed may reduce the therapeutic effect of levodopa.
Storage conditions
The phytosed must be kept in a place protected from moisture and small children.
Shelf life
Phytosed can be used for a 24-month term from the date of manufacture of the medicinal product.
Analogs
The analogs of the drug are the substances Korvaltab, Persen and Corvalment with Novo-Passit.
Reviews
Fitosed receives good reviews from most patients. It is noted that it improves sleep and has a mild sedative effect, and at the same time does not lead to the appearance of pronounced negative symptoms. In particular, the herbal composition of the medicine is often noted in a positive way.
Of the disadvantages of the drug, the need for its use before bedtime is distinguished, since it leads to the development of severe drowsiness; also from the minuses, the bitter taste of the medicine is noted. In addition, it should be borne in mind that Fitosed does not help with severe disorders (for example, in the case of depression). With prolonged use of drugs, a weakening of psychomotor activity may occur.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Phytosed" 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.