Valerianahel for children: instructions for use and reviews

In the treatment of children, many parents prefer homeopathic and herbal remedies. One of these drugs is Valerianahel. Is it possible to give it to a child and in what cases is it necessary?

Valerianahel released in liquid form - in drops, intended for internal use. Such drops smell valerian and are a liquid of a dark brownish-red color. The drug is usually clear, although small flakes may appear when stored in solution, but such a precipitate is considered normal. The drops are placed in a dark glass bottle containing 30 ml of the medicine.

The main component of Valerianahel drops is represented by the Valerian medicinal plant. In addition, there are other herbal ingredients in the preparation - Hop curly, Chamomile, Melissa officinalis, Hawthorn, St. John's wort and Oats. They are supplemented with Ammonium bromatum, Natrium bromatum and Kalium bromatum in dilution D1, as well as Picric acid in dilution D5. The auxiliary ingredient of the drops is 60% ethyl alcohol.

Valerianahel is attributed to homeopathic remedies that have a sedative effect. The components of this solution have soothing influence, normalize sleep and improve the state of the nervous system.

The reason to appoint Valerianahel may be:

• Neurosis.
• Trouble sleeping
• Neurasthenia.
• Overwork.

The instructions for the drug has a warning about the use of Valerianahel drops in children under 6 years of age. The effect of the drug on this age group has not been sufficiently studied, so a child who is not yet six years old cannot be given Valerianahel without consulting a doctor. If there are indications, the drug may be prescribed by a specialist at an earlier age, for example, at 2 years.

The drug is not prescribed for intolerance to any ingredient in its composition.

Due to the presence of herbal ingredients, the child’s body sometimes reacts to Valerianahel with an allergic reaction. It should also be clarified that taking homeopathic drops often at first strengthens the symptoms of the disease, which is called the primary deterioration. In this case, Valerianahel cancel and contact a specialist.

A child of 6-12 years old will receive a single dose of 10 drops, and for children over 12 years old, the dosage is increased to 15 drops per reception. If a pediatrician or neurologist prescribed Valerianahel to a child aged 2-6 years, then a single dose is 5 drops.

Drops Valerianakhel recommended to take orally after an hour after eating. You can also drink the medicine 30 minutes before meals. The remedy is given three times a day for 3-4 weeks. If the doctor sees the need, then the drops can be prescribed for another 3-4 weeks.

Information about the negative effect of an excess dose of Valerianahel drops is not available.

Valerianahel can be combined with treatment with other medicines.

Drops are sold in a pharmacy, as a non-prescription drug. The average price of one bottle is 500-540 rubles.

The bottle of Valerianahel drops should be stored in a dry place where sunlight does not fall. The optimal temperature parameters during storage of the drug are indicators + 15 + 25 degrees Celsius. In addition, it is necessary to restrict access to such medication by small children. Shelf life Valerianakhel - 3 years.

On the use of the drug are mainly positive impressions.

Among the shortcomings mention the high cost and the risk of allergies.

Replacing drops Valerianahel can be other drugs with similar therapeutic effects, for example:

• Drops Nott. This homeopathic preparation contains zinc valeriante, chamomile, seed oats, phosphorus and coffee tree. The tool is used in children from 3 years of age.
• Novo-Passit solution. The basis of this tool are liquid extracts of lemon balm, St. John's wort, valerian, passionflower, hops and other plants. The drug is prescribed from 12 years.
• Passion 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.
• Tincture motherwort. This drug, which is made from the grass of motherwort, when indicated, can be given to children over 3 years old.

About what Dr. Komarovsky thinks about homeopathic remedies, see his program.