Valerian extract Reneval

The herbal preparation Valerian extract Renewal is a safe natural medicine with a mild sedative effect. The drug is not addictive and can be used to relieve irritability and improve sleep quality.

Despite the fact that the drug is dispensed without a mandatory prescription from a doctor, self-administration of the drug without medical advice is not encouraged and may lead to unpredictable negative consequences.

Indications valerian extract Reneval

The herbal remedy valerian extract Renewal is appropriate to use in the following cases:

• for moderate sleep disorders, unstable insomnia;
• in case of sleep-onset disorder;
• with repeated awakenings in the middle of the night or in the early morning;
• for sleep disorders caused by overexcitation, anxiety, worry, fear, irritability.

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Release form

The herbal remedy valerian extract Renewal is a tablet in a protective shell, round, convex. The shell color is blue.

Each tablet consists of dry extract of valerian root. Additional ingredients are lactose, povidone, starch, MCC, talc, sucrose, etc.

The drug is available in blister packs of 10 tablets each. The cardboard package contains two packs and instructions for use of the drug.

Names of analogues of the medicinal product valerian extract Renewal

Below we present the names of medications whose pharmacological action is similar to the action of the drug:

• Relaxil – used for neuroses, neurasthenia, sleep disorders and excessive agitation;
• Relaxozan is prescribed for disturbances in the stage of falling asleep, and for excessive nervousness;
• Sondox - indicated for various sleep disorders;
• Sedamin – used for psycho-emotional overload, neuroses;
• Sanval – used to quickly improve sleep, improve falling asleep and prevent night awakenings;
• Vernison – improves the quality of sleep, disturbed due to overwork, overexcitement, consumption of large amounts of coffee;
• Sonmil – improves sleep in case of periodic sleep disorders;
• Nervomix Sleep – prescribed during periods of anxiety and nervous tension to improve the quality of sleep.

If your doctor has prescribed you the drug valerian extract Renewal, it is not advisable to independently select an analogue of this medication: if necessary, the doctor can do this.

Pharmacodynamics

The valerian root included in the composition has a calming effect on the nervous system, has a positive effect on the heart, has an antispasmodic and choleretic effect. It has been experimentally proven that preparations with valerian slow down the processes of reflex excitability of the central nervous system, prolong sleep phases, eliminate muscle spasms and cramps. In addition, the valerian extract has a coronary dilating and hypotensive effect.

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Pharmacokinetics

Reliable information on the kinetic properties of the valerian extract drug Renewal has not been obtained, since the drug has not been sufficiently studied. It is known that plant components are well absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract.

Active components are distributed unevenly in the body. Metabolic processes occur in the liver. Residual products are eliminated with feces and, to a lesser extent, with urine.

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Dosing and administration

Valerian extract tablets Renewal are taken orally with water, approximately 60 minutes before bedtime.

Adults and children under 12 years of age can take 2 or 3 tablets at a time in the evening.

In childhood (6-12 years), the dosage is determined by the doctor. In most cases, children are prescribed 1 to 2 tablets at night.

The end of the course of treatment with the drug does not require gradual withdrawal: the drug is stopped as needed. However, despite the fact that the drug is not addictive, the use of valerian extract Renewal for more than 6-8 weeks in a row is not recommended.

Use valerian extract Reneval during pregnancy

Pregnancy is a period during which the choice of medications must be approached with particular caution.

This medication is highly not recommended for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding for several reasons:

1. The drug has not yet been sufficiently studied, so it cannot be said with certainty that it will not cause harm to the developing fetus, the pregnancy process, or the born child.
2. It is unknown whether the drug passes into breast milk, so it is better to refrain from using the valerian extract Renewal during lactation.

The use of the drug is possible only in cases where the expected effect from its use is significantly higher than the possible negative consequences for the unborn child.

Contraindications

In some cases, it is better to refrain from using the medicine:

• if there is a high probability of developing an allergy to the composition of the drug;
• if you have a tendency to low blood pressure;
• during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

In addition, valerian extract Renewal is not used to treat children under 6 years of age.

In other cases, the decision to use the medication is made by the attending physician.

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Side effects valerian extract Reneval

In rare cases, with constant or prolonged use of valerian extract Renewal, the development of adverse side effects is possible:

• allergic reactions;
• feeling of fatigue, lethargy;
• the emergence of a tendency to constipation.

At the end of the course of treatment with the drug, the side effects disappear on their own, which does not require the prescription of any additional medications.

If the accompanying negative symptoms do not disappear, it is recommended to consult a doctor for symptomatic treatment and detoxification measures.

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Overdose

Taking a large amount of valerian extract Renewal at one time can cause increased fatigue, stomach cramps, a feeling of pressure behind the breastbone, dizziness, tremors of the extremities, and transient dilation of the pupils (studies were conducted with the use of more than 120 tablets of the drug). Symptoms caused by overdose usually disappear on their own within 24 hours.

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Interactions with other drugs

Valerian extract Renewal can enhance the properties of other medications that are aimed at suppressing the function of the central nervous system. In addition, it is possible to increase the activity of drugs that lower blood pressure (for example, drugs with central action), as well as analgesics. This should be taken into account when determining the dosage of the corresponding drugs.

No information on other drug interactions has been reported.

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Storage conditions

Valerian extract Renewal is allowed to be stored at normal room temperature, which should not exceed +25°C. The storage place should be dark, dry, and out of reach of children.

It is advisable to store the tablets in the original factory packaging, which clearly indicates the maximum shelf life of the medicine.

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Shelf life

Do not use the medicine if its expiration date has passed. Usually, this period for Renewal valerian extract tablets is 2 years.