In the treatment of children, many parents prefer homeopathic and herbal remedies. One of these drugs is Valerianachel. Can it be given to a child and in what cases is it necessary?
Release form
Valerianachel is released in liquid form - in drops intended for internal use. These drops smell like valerian and are dark brownish-red liquid. The drug is usually clear, although small flakes may appear during storage in solution, but such a precipitate is considered the norm. The drops are placed in a dark glass bottle containing 30 ml of the medicine.
Composition
The main component of Valerianahel drops is represented by the Valerian officinalis plant. In addition, the preparation contains other herbal ingredients - Curly hops, Pharmacy chamomile, Melissa officinalis, Hawthorn, St. John's wort and Common oats. They are supplemented with the substances Ammonium bromatum, Natrium bromatum and Kalium bromatum in D1 dilution, as well as picric acid in D5 dilution. An auxiliary ingredient of drops is 60% ethyl alcohol.
Operating principle
Valerianachel is classified as a homeopathic remedy that has a sedative effect. The components of such a solution have a calming effect, normalize sleep and improve the state of the nervous system.
Indications
The reason to appoint Valerianahel may be:
- Neurosis.
- Sleep problems.
- Neurasthenia.
- Overwork.
In children, the remedy is used for tics, insomnia, increased nervous excitability.
At what age is it allowed to take
The instructions for the drug contain a warning about using Valerianachel drops in children under 6 years of age. The effect of the drug on such an age group has not been sufficiently studied, therefore, a child who is not yet six years old cannot be given Valerianachel without consulting a doctor. If there are indications, the drug can be prescribed by a specialist at an earlier age, for example, at 2 years.
Contraindications
The drug is not prescribed in case of intolerance to any ingredient in its composition.
Side effects
Due to the presence of plant components, sometimes the child's body reacts to Valerianachel with an allergic reaction. It should also be clarified that taking homeopathic drops often aggravates the symptoms of the disease at first, which is called a primary deterioration. In this case, Valerianahel is canceled and a specialist is consulted.
Instructions for use
For a child 6-12 years old, a single dose will be 10 drops, and for children over 12 years old, the dosage is increased to 15 drops per dose. If a pediatrician or neurologist has prescribed Valerianachel to a child aged 2-6 years, then a single dose is 5 drops.
Valerianachel drops are recommended to be taken orally an hour after a meal. You can also take the medicine 30 minutes before a meal. The remedy is given three times a day for 3-4 weeks. If the doctor sees the need, then drops can be prescribed for another 3-4 weeks.
Overdose
There is no information on the negative effect of an excessive dose of Valerianachel drops.
Interaction with other drugs
Valerianachel can be combined with other medications.
Terms of sale
The drops are sold over the counter as an over-the-counter drug. The average price of one bottle is 500-540 rubles.
Storage conditions and shelf life
The bottle of Valerianahel drops should be stored in a dry place out of sunlight. The optimal temperature parameters during storage of the drug are indicators of + 15 + 25 degrees Celsius. In addition, it is necessary to limit access to such medication by young children. The shelf life of Valerianahel is 3 years.
Reviews
There are mostly positive impressions about the use of the drug.
Mothers who gave Valerianachel to their children confirm the effectiveness and good calming effect of this medication, and are also satisfied with the natural composition and convenient packaging.
Among the disadvantages are the high cost and risk of allergies.
Analogs
Other drugs with a similar therapeutic effect can replace Valerianachel drops, for example:
- Nott's drops. Such a homeopathic preparation contains zinc valerianate, chamomile, oats, phosphorus and coffee tree. The tool is used in children from 3 years of age.
- Solution Novo-Passit. This product is based on liquid extracts of lemon balm, St. John's wort, valerian, passion flower, hops and other plants. The medication is prescribed from the age of 12.
- Passifit syrup. Its composition includes extracts or tinctures of hops, valerian, mint, thyme and hawthorn. This tool is used in the treatment of children over 12 years old.
- Motherwort tincture. This drug, which is made from motherwort herb, can be prescribed for children over 3 years old if indicated.
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