Validol is a medical tablets which is consists of active substance: menthol menthyl ester of isovaleric acid. It used for heart disease.
Pharmacological action
Validol is white tablets with flat surface, chamfer and the smell of menthol. So thispreparation has a calming effect for central nervous system. Also this pills cause a reflex vasodilator action. When validol is taken under the tongue the receptor will be stimulation. It is induced release of endorphins, enkephalins, dynorphins and other peptides. That’s why pain is reduced.
Structure
One tablet of validol consists of 0, 06 grams of peppermint extract. Excipients are crushed sugar and calcium stearate. Validol 60 mg 100 tablets (10 packs x 10 tablets) can buy in the chemist’s shop. The price of this medicine tablets is negotiated. Therapeutic effect
Therapeutic effect of validol is in 5 minutes. This tablets removes heartache and influences on the heart disease. Also validol affects seasickness, airsickness, neurosis, headache which associated with taking nitrates.
Mode of application
One tablet of validol is placed under the tongue until complete dissolution. Daily dose for adults is 2-4 pills. Single dose is 1-2 pills. The most daily dose is 600 grams. The treatment is 7 days.
Sideeffect
Sometimes it may cause symptoms such mild nausea, transient hypotension, dizziness, drowsiness. All these symptoms disappear quickly and independently. Also at the first hours after taking validol, caution is necessary when driving or other work.
Contraindications
Validol is contraindicated in cases of sensitivity to the drug components. Don’t take tablets if you have acute myocardial infarction or hypotension. Also validol don’t take for children.
Storage conditions
The recommended storage temperature is from 8 degrees till 15 degrees. Keep away from children!
Warning!
For simplicity of perception, the instruction of validol translated and presented in a free form on the basis of official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before using, read the annotation to the medication.