Holland & Barrett Valerian Hard Capsules

Pays: Irlande

Langue: anglais

Source: HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority)

Disponible depuis:

Holland & Barrett Limited

Code ATC:

N05CM; N05CM09

Dosage:

.

forme pharmaceutique:

Capsule, hard

Domaine thérapeutique:

Other hypnotics and sedatives; Valerianae radix

Statut de autorisation:

Marketed

Date de l'autorisation:

2012-09-07

Notice patient

PACKAGE LEAFLET: Information for the Patient
VALERIAN HARD CAPSULES
VALERIAN ROOT DRY EXTRACT
More information on back panel
Holland & Barrett Valerian Hard Capsules is a
traditional herbal medicine used for the relief of
symptoms of mild mental stress and to aid sleep.
This is exclusively based upon long-standing use.
1 - WHAT THIS TRADITIONAL HERBAL MEDICINE
IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR
Please read all of this leaflet carefully before you
use this traditional herbal medicine because it
contains important information for you:
◆
Always take this traditional herbal medicine
exactly as described in this leaflet or as
your doctor or pharmacist has told you
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Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again
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Ask a healthcare professional e.g. a doctor or
pharmacist if you need more information or advice
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If you get any side effects, talk to your
doctor or pharmacist. This includes any
possible side effects not listed in this leaflet
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You must talk to a doctor if you feel worse or
do not feel better after 2 weeks of taking
this traditional herbal medicine
IMPORTANT NOTES
1
What this traditional herbal medicine is and
what it is used for
2
What you need to know before you take this
traditional herbal medicine
3
How to take this traditional herbal medicine
4
Possible side effects
5
How to store this traditional herbal medicine
6
Contents of the pack and other information
WHAT IS IN THIS LEAFLET
Do not take this traditional herbal medicine if you are:
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Under 18 years of age
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Pregnant or breastfeeding
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Allergic to Valerian or any of the inactive
ingredients in this traditional herbal medicine
(listed in section 6 of this leaflet)
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Already taking a medicine which can cause drowsiness
Warnings and Precautions
The effects of this traditional herbal medicine may
be increased by alcohol. Excessive use of alcohol
should therefore be avoided.
2 - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU
TAKE THIS TRADITIONAL HERBAL MEDICINE
Always take this traditional herbal medicine
exactly as described in this leaflet or as you

Résumé des caractéristiques du produit

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SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1 NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Holland & Barrett Valerian Hard Capsules
2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Each hard capsule contains 337 mg of extract (as dry extract) from
_Valeriana officinalis _L. radix (equivalent to 1683 mg - 2020
mg of valerian root). Extraction solvent: ethanol 70% v/v.
For a full list of excipients see section 6.1.
3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Hard capsules (capsules)
Two piece clear, hard capsules with grey/brown fill.
4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1 THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS
A traditional herbal medicinal product used for the relief of symptoms
of mild mental stress and to aid sleep, exclusively based
upon long-standing use.
4.2 POSOLOGY AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION
For oral short-term use only
_ADULTS AND OLDER PEOPLE:_
FOR THE RELIEF OF SYMPTOMS OF MILD MENTAL STRESS: take 1 capsule 3
times daily. Swallow the whole capsule with water.
TO AID SLEEP: Take one capsule 30 minutes before bedtime with an
earlier dose during the evening if necessary.
As the treatment effects of this product may not be apparent
immediately, Holland & Barrett Valerian Hard Capsules should be
taken for 2 weeks continuously.
MAXIMUM DOSE: 4 CAPSULES PER DAY.
Do not exceed the stated dose
DURATION OF USE:
If symptoms persist, worsen or do not improve after 2 weeks use of
Holland & Barrett Valerian Hard Capsules,a qualified
healthcare professional, e.g. a doctor or a pharmacist should be
consulted.
Not recommended for children or adolescents under 18 years.
4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS
Do not use in cases of known hypersensitivity to Valerian root or any
of the excipients listed in section 6.1
Valerian should not be used in children and adolescents under 18 years
because sufficient data is not available and medical
advice should be sought.
4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
Do not exceed stated dose.
4.5 INTERACTION WITH OTHER MEDICINAL PRODUCTS AND OTHER FORMS OF
INTERACTIONS
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