VALERIAN TINCTURE

INSTRUCTIONS FOR MEDICAL USE OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT MOTHERWORT TINCTURE (LEONURITINCTURA)

Composition:

Active substance: motherwort herb (Leonuri cardiacae herba) (1:5) (extraction solvent – ethanol 70%);

1 bottle contains motherwort herb tincture (Leonuri cardiacae herba) (1:5) (extraction solvent – ethanol 70%) – 25 ml or 50 ml;

Excipients: apart from the extraction solvent, none.

Pharmaceutical form. Oral tincture.

Main physicochemical properties: clear greenish-brown liquid. Formation of a sediment during storage is permissible.

Pharmacotherapeutic group. Sedative and hypnotic agents. ATC code N05CM.

Pharmacological properties.

Pharmacodynamics. The medicinal product exerts a calming effect. Biologically active substances contained in the herb of Urtica dioica (steroidal and flavonoid glycosides, essential oil, stachydrine, alkaloid leopurine, saponins, tannins) enhance inhibitory processes or reduce excitatory processes in the central nervous system. It does not exhibit hypnotic effects, but facilitates the onset of physiological sleep and deepens it. It does not cause phenomena of habituation or psychological dependence.

Pharmacokinetics. Not established.

Clinical characteristics.

Indications.

Functional disorders of the cardiovascular system (hyperkinetic form of neurocirculatory dystonia), early stages of arterial hypertension, increased emotional excitability, irritability, mild forms of sleep disturbances.

Contraindications.

Marked arterial hypotension (low arterial pressure), bradycardia, increased individual hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.

Interaction with other medicinal products and other types of interactions.

Tincture of valerian may potentiate the pharmacological effects of sedatives, hypnotics, analgesics, antihypertensive drugs, and cardiac glycosides, as well as enhance the effects of alcohol.

Inform your doctor about the concurrent use of any other medicinal products.

Instructions for Use

It is not recommended to use the medication for prolonged periods due to its ethanol content.

Shake well before use.

Valerian tincture is a traditional medicinal product used according to indications supported by long-term use.

Use during Pregnancy or Breastfeeding

Since the product contains ethanol, valerian tincture should not be used by women during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Effect on the Ability to Drive or Operate Machinery

When using this medication, patients should refrain from potentially hazardous activities requiring heightened attention (such as driving vehicles or operating machinery).

Dosage and Administration.

Take Valerian tincture orally after meals.

For adults: 30–50 drops of the tincture 3–4 times daily. For children aged 12 years and older: 1 drop of tincture per 1 year of age.

The duration of treatment is determined individually for each patient, depending on the nature and severity of the pathological condition, disease course characteristics, drug tolerance, and stability of the therapeutic effect achieved.

The patient should consult a physician if disease symptoms do not resolve during treatment or if any adverse reactions occur.

Children.

Do not administer internally to children under 12 years of age due to ethanol content.

Overdose.

In case of exceeding the recommended doses, dizziness, drowsiness, and decreased arterial blood pressure may occur. If overdose occurs, discontinue the drug and immediately initiate symptomatic and supportive therapy (according to the patient's clinical condition).

Increased sensitivity to the drug may develop.

Side effects.

In case of individual hypersensitivity to the drug, local allergic reactions (redness and swelling of the skin, rash, itching) as well as dizziness, drowsiness, feeling of fatigue, decreased mental and physical performance may occur.

Shelf life. 4 years.

Storage conditions.

Store at a temperature not exceeding 25 °C in the original packaging and in a place inaccessible to children.

Packaging. 25 ml or 50 ml in bottles; 25 ml in a bottle; 1 bottle per carton.

Availability. Over-the-counter.

Manufacturer.

LLC "DKP "Pharmaceutical Factory".

Manufacturer's address and place of business.

Ukraine, 12430, Zhytomyr region, Zhytomyr district, village Stanishivka, Korolyova St., b. 4.