Valerian root extract 150mg. 30 tablets.
Traditionally used for:
A traditional herbal medicinal product used for the temporary relief of sleep disturbances due to symptoms of mild anxiety exclusively based on long-standing use as a traditional remedy. Always read the label.
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Usage
Adults and the elderly
Take 1 to 2 tablets half an hour before bedtime. If necessary, an additional tablet can be taken earlier in the evening. Swallow the tablets whole with some water or other liquid. Do not chew the tablets. As the effects of this product may not occur immediately, the tablets should be taken continuously for 2-4 weeks.
Do not exceed the stated dose.
Ingredients
Each coated tablet of this product contains 150mg of extract (as dry extract) from Valerian root (Valeriana officinalis L.) (equivalent to 450-900mg of Valerian root. Extraction solvent: ethanol 70%v|v.
This product also contains the following ingredients:
Liquid glucose, silica colloidal anhydrous, cellulose powdered, croscarmellose sodium, stearic acid, talc, sucrose, calcium carbonate (E170), acacia, tragacanth, white beeswax, carnauba wax, shellac.
If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this product. Each tablet contains 35mg of glucose and 136mg of sucrose.
Each pack contains 30 or 60 coated tablets.
Interactions & Advice
DO NOT TAKE this product if you are:
- pregnant or breastfeeding
- allergic to any of the ingredients (see product description below)
- under 18 years of age
- already taking a medicine which makes you drowsy
Tell your doctor before taking this product if you have an intolerance to some sugars (see product description below)
The effects of this product may be increased by alcohol. Excessive use of alcohol should therefore be avoided.
If you take too much of this product (overdose)
If you take more than the recommended dose, speak to a doctor, pharmacist or healthcare practitioner and take this leaflet with you.
If you forget to take this product
Continue to take your usual dose at the usual time; it does not matter if you have missed a dose.
If you have any questions, or are unsure about anything, please ask your doctor, pharmacist or healthcare practitioner.
Side effects
Like all medicines, this product can have side-effects. These are listed below.
Side-effects
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abdominal cramps
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nausea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal Pain
- Diarrhoea
If these persist for more than a few days, or become troublesome, stop taking this product.
Other side-effects
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you notice any other side-effect. This product may cause drowsiness. If you are affected do not drive or operate machines.
After taking this product
You must speak to a healthcare practitioner if your symptoms worsen, if they do not improve after four weeks, or if side-effects not mentioned in this leaflet occur.
Do not use your tablets after the expiry date. Return any out-of-date tablets to your pharmacist who will dispose of them for you. The expiry date is printed on the box and the blister pack.
Store the tablets in a cool dry place below 25°C.
Keep the tablets out of the reach and sight of children.
Keep your tablets in the blister pack until it is time to take them.
