Valocordin is a combination drug, which is one of the most popular drugs. Original medicine Valocordin appeared in 1963 in the USSR, after that they released drugs with a similar effect and composition - Corvalol and Valoserdin. Consider what Valocordin helps with, how to apply it correctly, and what contraindications there are for this remedy.
Structure and form of Valocordin
The medicinal form of Valocordinum is a drop for oral administration, which is a clear liquid with a characteristic pronounced odor packed in a vial of a dropper. The composition of the drug includes the following substances:
- phenobarbital;
- ethyl bromizovalerianate;
- peppermint oil ;
- hop oil;
- ethanol (96%);
- purified water.
Indications for use Valocordina
The drug is recommended if the following conditions and diseases are detected:
- insomnia (difficult falling asleep);
- cardialgia;
- sinus tachycardia;
- neurotic states, accompanied by anxiety and irritability;
- hypochondriacal syndrome;
- vegetative lability;
- arterial hypertension (initial stage);
- spasm of the musculature of the organs of the gastrointestinal tract (intestinal, biliary colic).
Pharmacological action Valocordina
Active components of the drug Valocordin have the following therapeutic effect on the body:
- reduction of excitation of the central nervous system;
- reduction in anxiety and anxiety;
- relief of the onset of natural sleep;
- improvement of cardiac activity;
- easy hypotensive action;
- reflex vasodilator action;
- removal of spasms of smooth muscles (muscles of internal organs and blood vessels);
- easy analgesic and tonic effect.
It is worth noting that Valocordin at elevated pressure can not be recommended as a monotherapy. This drug is not designed to regulate blood pressure, but due to vasodilating and soothing effects, after taking Valocordin a slight pressure decrease is achieved.
It is also known that Valocordinum is a folk remedy for herpes. They lubricate the rashes, which helps to speed up healing.
How to take Valocordinum?
The drug is taken before meals, diluting with a small amount of water. The dosage and duration of administration is determined by the physician individually. In most cases, the drug is recommended to take 15 to 20 drops three times a day, and if it is difficult to fall asleep, the dose can be increased to 30 drops.
Side effects of Valocordin
When taking Valocordin during the day, such adverse reactions as drowsiness, mild dizziness, and a decrease in the reaction rate may appear. In rare cases, there are skin reactions, digestive disorders.
With prolonged use of the drug in large doses, it is possible to develop drug dependence and chronic intoxication with bromine released and accumulating in the body as a result of the absorption of ethyl bromizovalerianate. Bromine poisoning is expressed by such manifestations as apathy, depressive mood, inflammation of the nasal mucosa and conjunctiva of the eyes, impaired coordination of movements, confusion, etc.
Overdose of Valocordin leads to severe drowsiness, dizziness, in severe cases - to a sharp decrease in pressure, disturbances of consciousness and breathing.
Contraindications to taking Valocordinum
The drug should not be taken if there are:
- hypersensitivity to the components of the drug;
- severe violations of the liver and kidneys;
- pregnancy and lactation.
It is not recommended to take the drug while driving the car and in other cases where high concentration of attention is required. Also, according to the instructions for the use of Valocordin, it can not be combined with other tablets or drops that have a sedative effect, without medical appointment.