Corvalol, drops for oral use, 25ml

Composition

Composition per 100 ml Active ingredients: Ethylbromisovalerianate 2.0 Gphenobarbital 1,826 g Peppermint oil 0.142 GW Auxiliary Substances: Ethyl alcohol 95% (ethanol) 79 Disodium hydroxide 0.022 g (sodium hydroxide)Purified water up to 100 ml

Pharmacological action

A combined drug, the action of which is determined by the properties of its constituent substances. It has a sedative and antispasmodic effect. Facilitates the onset of natural sleep.

Ethyl ether of α-bromisovaleric acid has a sedative (similar to the effect of valerian) and antispasmodic effect. Phenobarbital enhances the sedative effect of other components, helps reduce the excitement of the central nervous system and facilitates the onset of sleep.

Peppermint oil has a reflex vasodilating and antispasmodic effect.

Indications

As a sedative and vasodilator for the following diseases: functional disorders of the cardiovascular system (cardialgia, sinus tachycardia, increased blood pressure);

insomnia (violation of falling asleep);

neurotic states;

vegetative lability;

irritability; hypochondriac syndrome.

As an antispasmodic agent: spasm of the muscles of the gastrointestinal tract (intestinal and biliary colic).

Use during pregnancy and lactation

Prescribing the drug during pregnancy is possible only for strict indications.

If it is necessary to prescribe the drug during the feeding period, the question of stopping breastfeeding should be decided.

Contraindications

hypersensitivity; severe hepatic and / or renal insufficiency; lactation period (breastfeeding).

Side effects

Drowsiness, dizziness, decreased ability to concentrate, allergic reactions.

Long – term use-chronic bromine poisoning (depression, apathy, rhinitis, conjunctivitis, hemorrhagic diathesis, impaired coordination of movements);

drug dependence.

Interaction

of drugs that depress the central nervous system, enhance the effect.

Phenobarbital (an inducer of microsomal oxidation) can reduce the effectiveness of drugs metabolized in the liver (including coumarin derivatives, griseofulvin, corticosteroids, oral contraceptives); increases the effect of local anesthetic, analgesic and hypnotic drugs.

How to take, course of use and dosage

The dosage is set individually.

Adults are usually prescribed 15-30 drops 3 times a day before meals.

With tachycardia, it is possible to increase the single dose to 40-50 drops. Children are prescribed up to 3-15 drops per day, depending on the age and clinical picture of the disease.

The duration of use of the drug is determined by the doctor individually.

Overdose

Symptoms: central nervous system depression, nystagmus, ataxia, decreased blood pressure, agitation, chronic bromine intoxication (depression, apathy, rhinitis, conjunctivitis, hemorrhagic diathesis, impaired coordination of movements).

Treatment: symptomatic, with CNS depression – caffeine, niketamide.

Special instructions

During the treatment period, care should be taken when driving vehicles and engaging in other potentially dangerous activities that require increased concentration of attention and speed of psychomotor reactions.

Form of production

Drops for oral use in the form of a clear liquid with a fragrant specific smell.

Storage conditions

In a place protected from light, at a temperature not exceeding 25 C.

Shelf

life is 5 years.

Active ingredient

Peppermint Leaf Oil, Phenobarbital, Ethylbromisovalerianate

Dosage form

oral drops