Is valerian permitted for gestation and what is it used for?
This drug is non-toxic and has a pronounced sedative effect. In other words, the drug perfectly calms, normalizes the work of the cardiac and nervous systems.
In this regard, valerian is administered at:
- increased heart rate, which is caused by anxiety, anxiety;
- spasms of the intestine are not infectious or inflammatory;
- increased tone of uterine myometrium, as part of complex therapy;
- increased nervousness, chronic irritability.
Given all of the above facts, valerian during pregnancy in tablets is prescribed quite often. In addition, this remedy has a beneficial effect on the work of the gastrointestinal tract, normalizes the secretion of bile.
Separately, it must be said that valerian is capable of eliminating the spasm of the muscles of the uterus, associated with training fights, which are observed from the 20th week of pregnancy.
How to drink valerian in pills during pregnancy?
First of all it is necessary to say that any appointments for gestation should be carried out exclusively by a doctor. The woman at the same time undertakes to strictly follow the medical instructions and appointments.
Dosage is selected strictly individually, depending on the type of violation, the causes of it caused. As a rule, doctors appoint no more than 3 tablets per day. Take it half an hour before meals, squeezed a small amount of liquid. Each tablet contains 0.02 g of valerian extract, thus a daily dosage of 0.02. The maximum permissible is 0.12 g.
Is valerian always allowed?
Valerian in tablets during pregnancy can be used in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd trimester. It is assigned with different purposes.
So, in the early periods it helps to reduce the tone of uterine myometrium, it is used in the complex prophylaxis of abortion.
Later on, at a later date, valerian helps normalize blood pressure, improve overall health; normalize sleep, get rid of nervousness and emotions.