Expiration date: 10/2026
Active substance: Phenobarbital + Ethylbromisovalerinate + Menthae piperitae oleum + Humuli lupuli oleum
Pharmachologic effect: sedative
Pharmacodynamics
Valocordin® - combined drug whose therapeutic action is due to the pharmacological properties of the components included in its composition. Phenobarbital has sedative and mild hypnotic effect. It helps reduce CNS excitation and facilitates offensive natural sleep. Etylbromisovalerianate has sedative, hypnotic and antispasmodic action.
Testimony
- functional disorders of the cardiovascular system (including false angina, sinus tachycardia);
- neuroses, accompanied by irritability, anxiety, fear;
- insomnia (difficulty falling asleep);
- state of excitement, accompanied by severe vegetative reactions.
Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to any component of the drug;
- pronounced renal dysfunction and / or liver disease;
- pregnancy;
- lactation;
- Children up to age 18 years.
Precautions: liver disease, alcoholism, head injury, brain disease, as formulation contains ethanol.
Side effects
Valocordin® usually well tolerated even with prolonged use. In some cases, daytime sleepiness may be observed, and slight dizziness.
With prolonged use of high doses may develop chronic poisoning bromine, manifestations of which are the following: depressed mood, apathy, rhinitis, conjunctivitis, hemorrhagic diathesis, impaired motor coordination.
Rarely with hypersensitivity skin reactions may occur.
If you notice any side (unusual) effects that are not reflected in the instructions, you should report them to your doctor.
Interaction
In an application Valocordin® with sedatives - strengthening effect. The simultaneous use of neuroleptics and tranquilizers strengthens, and from the central nervous system stimulants - reduces the effect of each component of the drug. Alcohol increases Valocordin® effects and may increase its toxicity. The presence of phenobarbital Valocordin® may induce hepatic microsomal enzymes which makes it undesirable simultaneous use with drugs that are metabolized in the liver, since their concentration, and accordingly the efficiency will vary as a result of rapid metabolism (indirect anticoagulants, antibiotics, sulfonamides) . Phenobarbital reduces the effect of coumarin derivatives, corticosteroids, griseofulvin, oral contraceptives.
Dosing and Administration
Inside, before a meal, with a small amount of liquid.
The dose is determined individually.
Adults are usually prescribed for 15-20 drops 3 times a day.
In case of violation falling asleep dose can be increased to 30 drops.
The duration of the drug is determined individually by your doctor.
Overdose
Symptoms of mild to moderate intoxication observed drowsiness, dizziness, psychomotor disturbances.
In severe cases - coma, decreased blood pressure, respiratory failure, tachycardia, circulatory collapse, decreased peripheral reflexes.
Treatment: gastric lavage and the appointment of activated carbon. You need an emergency call doctor.
Special instructions
If necessary, the appointment during lactation should decide the issue of termination of breastfeeding.
The preparation contains 55 vol.% Of ethanol (absolute maximum ethanol content in a single dose (30 drops) is 0.469 g) and phenobarbital, Valocordin® therefore even if applied properly can impair the ability of patients to respond rapidly in certain situations, such as during his stay on the street or when servicing vehicles. This is especially expressed at simultaneous reception of alcohol.
With long-term use of the drug, the formation of drug dependence; possible accumulation of bromine in body development and poisoning.
Release Form
Drops for oral administration. 20 or 50 ml brown glass vials with a dropper. Each vial-dropper is placed in a carton pack.
Manufacturer
"Krevel Meuselbach GmbH". Krevelshtrasse, 2, 53783, Eitorf, Germany.
Storage conditions
In the dark place at a temperature of 15-25 ° C.
Keep out of the reach of children.
The shelf life: 5 years.
Do not use beyond the expiration date printed on the package.
