Sedative drug "Persen": reviews, recommendations for admission, contraindications

The drug "Persen", whose reviews confirm its effectiveness, is a natural sedative, made on the basis of plant extracts. It includes extracts from valerian, melissa and peppermint - herbs, traditionally used in folk medicine as part of sedative potions.

Valerian extract is shown during excitation and related sleep disorders, migraines, functional disorders of the cardiovascular system of mild degree. He relieves anxiety, improves mood and makes sleep sound and calm. Melissa or, as it is also called, lemon mint, has a diuretic, diaphoretic and antispasmodic effect, regulates the work of the gastrointestinal tract. Reception of decoction of lemon balm gives a good effect and with skin diseases: it effectively soothes itching (it is also used for lotions). It is recommended for use in hypertension, gastritis and pyelonephritis, cholecystitis and ischemic heart disease, menstrual cycle disorders. Finally, the decoction of the leaves of this plant rinses the mouth with bleeding gums and toothache.

Peppermint has an analgesic and vasodilating effect, strengthens the separation of bile, stimulates blood circulation and regulates heartbeat. In addition, it is indicated for colds - bronchitis, pharyngitis, angina. Finally, mint tea can significantly alleviate the condition with menopause, smoothing out its unpleasant symptoms. The medicinal properties of these herbs are determined by the content of essential oils, flavonoids and other nutrients in them.

The therapeutic effect of the drug "Persen" (reviews confirm this) is more pronounced than from the application of these herbs individually. This is due to the fact that the extract of peppermint has the property of potentiating (enhancing the effect) of its other components. Thus, "Persen", reviews of which speak of its effectiveness, is the most optimal combination of natural sedatives.

The given preparation is issued in the form of tablets and capsules under the name "Persen Fort". Both tablets and capsules contain 25 mg of dry extract of peppermint and melissa. Only the content of valerian differs: in the preparation "Persen forte" - 125 mg, and in tablets - 50 mg. You can take them for adults and children from 12 years: tablets - 2-3 pieces, 2-3 times, and capsules - in a smaller dose, 1-2 times, 1-2 times a day. This scheme is usually appointed with excitability and neuroses, as well as in the complex treatment of the above listed chronic diseases. In case of insomnia, a single dose of one or another drug is taken one hour before going to bed. It is not necessary without consulting a doctor to apply "Persen" for children: reviews suggest that it is difficult to calculate the dose in this case alone. For a child of 3 to 12 years of age, it is determined individually, depending on its weight and age. Capsules "Persen Fort" children of one or two years are not appointed.

Contraindications to the use of these drugs are children's age (up to three years - tablets, up to twelve - capsules) and hypersensitivity to their components, which can lead to allergic reactions. You should also know: "Persen" and "Persen Forte" are able to enhance the effect of certain drugs: hypnotics, painkillers, hypotensive (reducing pressure) - in this case, their dose should be adjusted. "Persen" with breastfeeding and pregnancy is undesirable, since its effect in these cases has not yet been studied. Acceptance of these medicines does not affect the ability to drive.

It should also be noted the long-term effect of the drug "Persen". Reviews Say that its effect is maintained for at least several weeks after discontinuation of this medication.