Dragee "Evening Plus" with valerian and motherwort is a sedative, antispasmodic and anticonvulsant herbal remedy. This biologically active food supplement is manufactured by the Russian pharmaceutical company Parapharm. The absence of sugar allows people with diabetes to take dietary supplements. It is recommended for use as a mild sedative for mild sleep disorders. This confirms the instructions for the "Evening Plus" remedy with valerian and motherwort.
Form and composition
The product is presented in one dosage form - pills for oral administration. Dragees are packaged in polymer bottles in the amount of 60 pieces.
1 "Evening Plus" dragee, weighing 0.16 g, contains valerian rhizome powder, motherwort herb dry extract and peppermint oil.
Pharmacological properties of valerian
This component of dragee(“Evening Plus” with valerian and motherwort) has a multifaceted effect on the body. Valerian has a calming effect on excited nerve endings and on the nervous system as a whole. It regulates cardiac activity by acting on the centers responsible for the heartbeat. Valerian also normalizes the secretory function of the digestive tract, eliminates spasms of the esophagus, and allows you to regulate the secretion and excretion of bile.
The therapeutic effect of this medicinal substance is due to the complex of natural elements present in valerian, primarily essential oil and alkaloids. In the roots of this plant, the amount of essential oils reaches 2%. Valerian-based preparations are used as sedatives for insomnia, excessive nervous excitement, diseases of the cardiovascular system, neurosis, tachycardia.
Dietary supplements are also prescribed for epilepsy, migraine, asthma, spasms of the digestive tract and in the treatment of neurodermatitis. Sometimes valerian is used in combination with bromine preparations, sedatives and heart medications. In folk medicine, they are used in the form of decoctions, infusions, powders and extracts. Root infusion is used in menopause, as well as a restorative remedy after past illnesses, as this plant helps to improve appetite and strengthen the body.
Pharmacological properties of motherwort
Motherwort herb is a sedativean agent that has a mild antipsychotic property. It is also used in the form of infusions and extracts (often in combination with valerian) for excessive nervous excitability, for diseases of the heart and blood vessels, neurosis, and in the early stages of the development of hypertension. According to the nature of their effect, preparations based on motherwort are close to those made on the basis of valerian. Clinical trials show that, in some cases, the sedative effect of motherwort is higher than that of valerian.
Motherwort reduces the excitability of the central nervous system, has anticonvulsant and antispasmodic effects, slows down the rhythm and increases the strength of heart contractions, has a slight hypotensive property.
Motherwort herb is also used as a hemostatic and improves blood circulation. It weakens the effect of adrenaline on blood vessels, has a beneficial effect on fat and carbohydrate metabolism, reduces the level of glucose, pyruvic and lactic acids, total lipids and cholesterol.
Properties of mint
Peppermint oil eliminates nervous overexcitation resulting from sleep disturbance. It reduces the reactivity of the skin upon contact with irritating substances, enhances the protective functions of the skin, evens out its color.
Mint has long been used in folk medicine as an antispasmodic, choleretic, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory agent that eliminates fermentation processes in the intestines, strengthens the body, and heals wounds. Peppermint helps to relax the vessels of the brain: with nausea, dizziness, vomiting, motion sickness, in violation of the vestibular apparatus, normalizes cerebral circulation, has antiviral activity, eliminates muscle pain and reduces pain during menstruation.
Indications for use
BAA "Evening Plus" with valerian and motherwort is recommended for appointment as a food supplement - a source of flavonoids for insomnia, neuroses and increased irritability. Also, the dragee can be used as a remedy that alleviates menopausal symptoms in women.
Methods of application and dosage
According to the instructions for use for "Evening Plus" with valerian and motherwort, adult patients are usually prescribed 4 tablets with meals 3 times a day. Duration of admission is 4 weeks. Extension or reduction of the period must be agreed with the attending physician.
Contraindications
In the instructions for the use of dragee "Evening Plus" with valerian and motherwort, there are some restrictions on the use of this remedy. These include:
- Pregnancy, lactation.
- Disorders of carbohydrate metabolism.
- Individual sensitivity to active dietary supplements.
Side effects
As a rule, the remedy "Evening Plus" with valerian and motherwort is well tolerated by patients, however, with increased sensitivity toherbal ingredients in patients may experience the occurrence of allergic manifestations, characterized by the development of rashes on the skin. It is not recommended to use the dragee during pregnancy, as its effect on the fetus has not been studied.
Analogues
Evening Plus tablets with valerian and motherwort have no structural analogues, but there are analogues in therapeutic action:
- "Menovalen";
- Novo Passit;
- "Persen";
- Relaxil;
- "Sedavit";
- "Sedariston";
- Trivalumen.
It is not recommended to use these medicines on your own, it is better to consult a specialist before doing this.
Means "Evening Plus" valerian and motherwort: reviews
There are both positive and negative reviews about this dragee. Some patients who have taken this remedy note its effectiveness in sleep disorders, however, in order to achieve the desired result, it is necessary to take pills regularly and for a long time. Dietary supplement, according to them, really calms the nervous system, makes it easier to fall asleep, and sleep more sound. Many reviews were left by women who took pills during menopause. They say that this remedy does not completely eliminate the symptoms of menopause, but significantly reduces their severity.
Negative reviews say that there is no proper effect on the background of taking the supplement. Patients note that in some cases the remedy provoked the developmentallergies and had to stop taking it.
