{"id":26176,"date":"2022-10-12T13:27:49","date_gmt":"2022-10-12T13:27:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=26176"},"modified":"2022-10-13T08:18:12","modified_gmt":"2022-10-13T08:18:12","slug":"valerina-forte","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/valerina-forte\/","title":{"rendered":"Valerina Forte &#8211; Valerian extract uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>film-coated tablets<br>Valerian extract (Valeriana officinalis)<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Valerina Forte is and what is it used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Valerina&nbsp;Forte&nbsp;is a herbal medicine intended for use in mild anxiety and sleep disorders.&nbsp;Valerina&nbsp;Forte&nbsp;contains extracts from the root of valerian (&nbsp;<em>Valeriana officinalis<\/em>&nbsp;L., radix) and belongs to the drug group sleeping aids and sedatives.<br><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before taking Valerina Forte<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not take Valerina Forte<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to valerian root or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children and young people<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Children under the age of 12 should not be treated with Valerina\u00a0Forte.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Valerina Forte<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use other sleeping pills or sedatives together with Valerina\u00a0Forte\u00a0without first consulting a doctor.\u00a0Valerina\u00a0Forte\u00a0can enhance the effect of drugs that affect the\u00a0central nervous system, e.g.\u00a0sleeping pills, anxiolytics, narcotic preparations, or sedatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When contacting a doctor or other healthcare professional, remember to mention that you are taking or have recently taken this over-the-counter medicine.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the absence of sufficient data, Valerina&nbsp;Forte&nbsp;should not be used by pregnant or lactating women.&nbsp;The drug&#8217;s possible effect on&nbsp;fertility&nbsp;has not been studied.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving ability and use of machinery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Valerina\u00a0Forte\u00a0can impair the ability to drive and use machines.\u00a0If you feel affected by Valerina\u00a0Forte, you should therefore avoid driving and handling dangerous tools or machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires increased attention.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or\u00a0side effects.\u00a0Descriptions of these effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be found in other sections of this leaflet.\u00a0Discuss with a doctor or other healthcare professional if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Valerina Forte contains lactose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Valerina&nbsp;Forte&nbsp;contains&nbsp;lactose&nbsp;(milk sugar).&nbsp;If you have an intolerance to certain sugars, consult a doctor before taking this medication.<br><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to take Valerina Forte<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as directed by your doctor.\u00a0Consult a doctor, pharmacist, or nurse if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of liquid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Children from 12 years, adults and older:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the relief of anxiety: 1 \u2013 2 tablets no more than three times daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the relief of sleep disorders: 2-3 tablets \u00bd-1 hour before bedtime.&nbsp;If necessary, take 1 \u2013 3 tablets earlier in the evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maximum 10 tablets per day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To achieve an optimal effect of the treatment,&nbsp;continuous&nbsp;use is recommended for 2-4 weeks.&nbsp;Contact a doctor if symptoms worsen or do not improve after two weeks of treatment.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you have taken too much Valerina Forte<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if, for example,\u00a0a child accidentally ingested the medicine, contact a doctor or hospital for an assessment of the risk and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to use Valerina Forte<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take a double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to make up for a missed tablet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have further questions about this medicine, contact your doctor, healthcare professional, or the product&#8217;s representative (see section 6).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Side effects&nbsp;from the gastrointestinal tract can occur, such as nausea and stomach cramps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to store Valerina Forte<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Store at a maximum of 30 \u00baC.&nbsp;Store in the original packaging.&nbsp;Light sensitive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use before the expiry date stated on the packaging after the Issue.\u00a0dat.\u00a0The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines must not be thrown into the drain or among the household waste.\u00a0Ask the pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer used.\u00a0These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is the root extract from valerian (\u00a0Valeriana officinalis\u00a0L., radix) 200 mg.\u00a0The extract contains 50 mg of excipients.\u00a0The extractant is 60%\u00a0ethanol\u00a0(removed during manufacture).\u00a0In the manufacture of a Valerina\u00a0Forte\u00a0tablet, approx. 1\u20131.5 g of dried root is required.<\/li><li>Other ingredients are\u00a0lactose monohydrate, calcium hydrogen phosphate dihydrate, potato starch, cellulose powder, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, anhydrous\u00a0colloidal\u00a0silicon dioxide, macrogol, titanium dioxide [E171] (color), and red iron oxide [E172] (color).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Appearance and package sizes of the medicine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The film-coated tablets are pale red, round, and 11 mm in diameter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pack sizes: 20, 40, 80 and 240 tablets in blister cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Information provided by<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Orkla Care AB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Box 1336<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>171 26 Solna<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Phone: 010-142 64 00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Email: medinfo@orkla.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Orkla Care A\/S<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vassinger\u00f6dvej 3-7<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3540 Heather<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Denmark<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>film-coated tabletsValerian extract (Valeriana officinalis) What Valerina Forte is and what is it used for Valerina&nbsp;Forte&nbsp;is a herbal medicine intended for use in mild anxiety and sleep disorders.&nbsp;Valerina&nbsp;Forte&nbsp;contains extracts from the root of valerian (&nbsp;Valeriana officinalis&nbsp;L., radix) and belongs to the drug group sleeping aids and sedatives. 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