Sleep disturbances

Active Ingredient: Valerian

Indication for Valerian

Population group: only adults (18 years old or older)

A traditional herbal medicinal product used for the temporary relief of sleep disturbances, based on traditional use only.

For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments:

385-770 mg in 2 divided doses daily

Route of admnistration

Oral

Defined daily dose

385 - 770 mg

Dosage regimen

From 192.5 To 385 mg 2 time(s) per day every day

Detailed description

385 mg to be taken 30-60 minutes before bedtime. One additional dose of 385 mg can be taken earlier during the evening if necessary. As treatment effects may not be apparent immediately, it should be taken for 2-4 weeks continuously.

Duration of use: If symptoms worsen or do not improve after 4 weeks, a doctor or qualified healthcare practitioner should be consulted.

Active ingredient

Valerian

Valerian is used as a hypnotic, anxiolytic and soothing agent since the oils it contains have a similar effect to benzodiazepines. Its mechanism of action, however, remains largely unknown.

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