Many mothers prefer to use homeopathic medicines in the treatment of children, since their composition is considered safer, and there are practically no side effects and contraindications. Especially often they resort to homeopathy for various disorders of the central nervous system, in particular, to calm the child and improve his sleep.
One of the means with this effect is "Passambra Edas-306". It is often prescribed to adults for insomnia, stress and other problems. If it is discharged to a small patient, the parents are interested in its composition, and the possible harmful effect on the child's body, and analogs that can replace such a drug, if required.
Release form
Homeopathic syrup is the only medicinal form of Passambra from Edas. It is a thick, viscous liquid that smells like valerian. She has a yellow color that can be pale or quite bright.
The preparation is transparent and sweet in taste. It is sold in a dark glass bottle, which is closed with a polyethylene stopper and screwed on. One bottle holds 100 ml of syrup. In addition to her, you can also see instructions for use in the pack.
Composition
The drug under the number "306" from the company "Edas" includes four active ingredients at once.
- Passionflower - a substance obtained from the plant of the same name "passionflower incarnate" (it is also called meat-red passiflora or passion flower). Its dosage is 2 grams per 100 grams of syrup, and the homeopathic dilution is C1.
- The substance that is called "Ambergris grisea" (translated - ambergris) and obtained from the digestive tract of the sperm whale. It is found in syrup at a C6 dilution and a dosage of 2 g / 100 g.
- Pulsatilla - substances from perennial meadow lumbago. They are presented in "Edas-306" in the dilution of C9, and the dosage of pulsatilla in 100 grams of the drug, like the previous components, is 2 grams.
- Valerian tincture. This ingredient of "Passambra" is contained in 100 grams of the product in an amount of 4 grams and is obtained from the plant of the same name.
The auxiliary ingredients of the product, thanks to which it is a sweet syrup, are purified water and ordinary sugar. There are no chemicals, such as dyes or preservatives, in such a preparation. The Passambra also contains no ethyl alcohol.
Operating principle
"Edas-306" has a complex effect on the human nervous system due to the healing effects of all components of the syrup.
- The passionflower present in the preparation helps to reduce the excitability of the nervous system and eliminate insomnia. Such a component is effective for various functional problems in the work of the central nervous system.
- Ambergris grisea is used in debilitated, nervous and easily excitable patients. Such an ingredient helps to eliminate anxiety and intense anxiety. It also deals with hysterical reactions, memory impairment or difficulty thinking. This substance also has an effect on sleep, so it is indicated for superficial sleep, insomnia or restless dreams.
- The pulsatilla contained in the syrup has a positive effect on mood and emotional background. Such an ingredient helps to balance the state of the central nervous system, get rid of alternations of gaiety and tearfulness, frequent whims and severe irritability, despondency, slowness and indecision. Pulsatilla also makes it easier to fall asleep and helps relieve insomnia caused by worry and anxiety.
- Thanks to the valerian tincture, Passambra helps against irritability, despair, depressive mood, sleep disturbances and instability of emotions. Such a component also helps to get rid of nervous headaches and tantrums.
Indications
Means "Passambra" is included in the complex of therapy for various problems with the nervous system. This drug is used:
- with neurosis, symptoms of which are anxiety, pains of different localization, decreased appetite, tearfulness and other changes in behavior;
- with rapid fatigue, headaches, nervousness and other signs of neurasthenia;
- with nervous excitability and irritability associated with teething or any disease;
- with difficulty falling asleep, frequent waking up and other sleep disorders.
From what age is it used in children?
The manufacturer does not mark any age limits for the use of Edas-306 syrup. Such a remedy can be given to the smallest patients if it was prescribed by a doctor who examined the baby and decided that it was necessary to improve his condition.
Early use without a doctor's prescription is not recommended.
Contraindications
The drug "Passambra Edas-306" is prohibited to use only if the child has hypersensitivity to any component of such a syrup.
In case of diabetes mellitus, the use of such a homeopathic remedy must necessarily be agreed with the doctor, because it contains refined sugar.
Side effects
An allergic reaction may occur to Passambra syrup, as to any other homeopathic remedy.
If a child taking such a drug has a rash, itching, swelling or other negative symptom indicating hypersensitivity, you should immediately stop using Edas-306 and consult a doctor to find an analogue.
In addition, at the beginning of the syrup, the child's condition may worsen. Such a temporary increase in symptoms is characteristic of the use of homeopathy, but it forces either to reduce the dose or stop taking this homeopathic remedy. Therefore, if it worsens, you should consult your doctor.
It is also important to note the fact that "Edas-306" does not cause any addiction. Once the drug is discontinued, it stops acting on the patient's nervous system and does not aggravate the condition called "withdrawal syndrome." This distinguishes it for the better from many medicines that are used for the same indications.
How to give to children?
Before measuring the syrup with a spoon, it is recommended to shake the closed bottle a little so that the ingredients of the preparation mix evenly. The dosage of "Edas-306" for a particular child needs to be checked with a doctor, because it depends on the condition of the little patient, and on his age, and on the dosages and the list of other drugs that are prescribed together with Passambra.
Most often, the remedy is prescribed one dessert spoon, and you need to drink the syrup three times a day between meals.
Children are recommended to additionally dilute the product in water, taking it in a volume of at least a quarter of a glass. You can also give "Edas-306" undiluted from a spoon, after which the child immediately drinks the drug with clean water.
Overdose
There were no cases when a child took too much syrup and this led to the onset of poisoning until this time. To reduce the risk of overdose, it is important to store Edas-306 in a place hidden from children, because such a product is sweet, and there is no “protection from children” on the bottle.
If a small patient accidentally drinks a drug left unattended, standard measures are recommended that are used for any overdose (induce vomiting, give sorbent, and so on).
Interaction with other drugs
The manufacturer of Passambra notes that such a syrup can be given to patients both with other homeopathic remedies and with any medicines. Usually, "Edas-306" is included in the complex, prescribed with other sedatives, since it does not interfere with the action of other medications on the brain cells, but, on the contrary, complements their therapeutic effects.
Terms of sale
Like other Edas products, Passambra syrup is sold over the counter. It can be purchased both in regular pharmacies and on the Internet (including on the manufacturer's website). The average price of one bottle of such a product is 150-160 rubles.
Storage conditions
The syrup should be kept at home in a dry place, where it will not be affected by high humidity, sun rays and high temperatures (more than +25 degrees Celsius).
After opening the bottle, it does not need to be refrigerated, and its shelf life, despite the absence of preservatives, does not decrease. You can store Edas-306 at home up to 2 years from the date of manufacture, which can be seen on the packaging.
It is unacceptable to give children an expired remedy, therefore, such a date should be clarified before starting to take the syrup.
Reviews
You can see a lot of good reviews about the use of Edas-306 syrup, in which this product is praised for its liquid consistency, natural composition, mild action and affordable cost.
Among the shortcomings, a large percentage of sugar in the composition is often mentioned, and in some reviews they complain of a weak or absent therapeutic effect.
Analogs
If it is not possible to give the child "Edas-306", the doctor may advise other homeopathic and herbal sedatives for children, such as one of the following.
- The drug "Passiflora" from the same manufacturer. It is available in alcohol drops called Edas-111 and granules called Edas-911. The action of this remedy is due to substances from strychnos, coffee tree and passion flower. It is in demand for neuroses, sleep disorders, anxiety, asthenia and other problems.
- Drops "Bayu-Bai" from the domestic manufacturer "Kurortmedservice". In their composition, extracts of oregano, peony, mint, hawthorn and motherwort are supplemented with citric and glutamic acid. The drug helps to adapt to stress, makes it easier to fall asleep, soothes, helps to get rid of neuroses, atopic dermatitis and VSD. In children, it can be used from 5 years old.
- The drug "Valerianahel". The basis of such drops from the Heel company is valerian, which is supplemented by substances from oats, hawthorn, lemon balm, St. John's wort, chamomile and hops, as well as some inorganic compounds. In pediatrics, the solution can be used from the age of six, and if the doctor sees the need for such a remedy, then in younger patients. Drops are in demand for fatigue, neurasthenia, insomnia and neuroses.
- Means "Nervohel". This is also a Heel product, but in the form of sublingual tablets. Its composition includes potassium bromide, phosphoric acid, ignation, zinc valerianate, scabies nosode and cuttlefish substances. Such components help to get rid of excitability, problems with falling asleep, fears, nervous tics and neuroses. These tablets are allowed to be given to children from 3 years old.
- Austrian drug "Notta" represented by drops and orodispersible tablets. Among the active ingredients of "Notta" you can see chamomile, phosphorus, oats, coffee tree and zinc valerianate. The reason for prescribing this remedy for a child is rapid fatigue, increased anxiety, mental stress, nervous tics and other disorders. In liquid form "Notta" is given from 3 years old, and in tablets - from 12 years old.
- Tablets "Homeostres" from the famous French company "Laboratoires Boiron". Their composition includes substances from celandine, calendula, belladonna, aconite, rosette and viburnum. The remedy can be absorbed from the age of three with anxiety, sleep disturbances and anxiety.
- Solution "Novo-Passit", produced by the Czech company "Teva". It contains extracts from various medicinal plants, among which are elderberry, hops, hawthorn, valerian, passionflower, St. John's wort and lemon balm. The drug is prescribed for neurosis, mental stress, dermatoses, headaches and other symptoms from the age of 12. It is also available in tablets, which can also be used from 12 years of age.
- Tablets "Tenoten for children"produced by Materia Medica. They have not only a sedative, but also a nootropic effect, since special antibodies in their composition affect memory and other mental processes. Such pills are used from the age of three for stress, ADHD, anxiety and other disorders.
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