VALOCORDIN-Doxylamine oral drops, 20 ml
VALOCORDIN-Doxylamin Tropfen zum Einnehmen
Manufacturers: Krewel Meuselbach GmbH
PZN: 01741419
Dosage: Lösung
Content: 20 ml
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Instructions for use for VALOCORDIN-Doxylamine oral drops, 20 ml
Application instructions
The total dose should not be exceeded without consulting a doctor or pharmacist.
Type of application?
Take the medicine. You can dilute the medicine with water or tea.
Duration of application?
Without medical advice, you should only use the medicine for a few days. Maximum treatment duration: 2 weeks. If you have long-lasting or recurring symptoms, you should consult your doctor.
Overdose?
An overdose can lead to, among other things, impaired consciousness, confusion and disorders of cardiovascular function. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor immediately.
In general, pay attention to careful dosage, especially for infants, small children and older people. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any effects or precautions.
The dosage prescribed by the doctor may differ from the information in the package insert. Since the doctor adjusts it individually, you should therefore use the medicine according to his instructions.
Type of application?
Take the medicine. You can dilute the medicine with water or tea.
Duration of application?
Without medical advice, you should only use the medicine for a few days. Maximum treatment duration: 2 weeks. If you have long-lasting or recurring symptoms, you should consult your doctor.
Overdose?
An overdose can lead to, among other things, impaired consciousness, confusion and disorders of cardiovascular function. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor immediately.
In general, pay attention to careful dosage, especially for infants, small children and older people. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any effects or precautions.
The dosage prescribed by the doctor may differ from the information in the package insert. Since the doctor adjusts it individually, you should therefore use the medicine according to his instructions.
Dosage
Adult | 22 Drops | 1 time daily | 1/2-1 Hour before bedtime, regardless of meal |
Maximum dose: A dose of 44 drops per day should not be exceeded.
Sufficient sleep should be ensured after taking it.
Application areas
See your doctor if your sleep problems persist for more than a few days. The medicine is not suitable for long-term treatment.
- Sleep disorders, both difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep
Mode of action
How does the ingredient of the medicine work?The active ingredient blocks receptors for a specific messenger substance called histamine. Through this blockade, it suppresses vasodilatation triggered by histamine and increased blood flow to the smallest blood vessels (capillaries). It also has a calming effect via the same mechanism.
Composition
based on 1 ml drops = 22 drops
25 mg doxylamine hydrogen succinate
17.4 mg doxylamine
450 mg ethanol 96% (v/v)
+ Water, purified
+ Mint oil
Contraindications
What speaks against an application?Always:
- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients
- Epilepsy
- Angle-closure glaucoma
- Prostate enlargement with residual urine formation
- Pheochromocytoma (adrenaline-producing tumor)
- Poisoning (acute)
Under certain circumstances - talk to your doctor or pharmacist about this:
- Reflux esophagitis (reflux disease with inflammation of the esophagus)
- Narrowing in the stomach outlet
- Bronchial asthma
- Chronic breathing difficulties
- High blood pressure
- Heart failure
- Deviation in EKG (extension of QT-duration)
- Tendency to seizures, i.e. family members or a personal history of epileptic seizures are known
- Brain damage
- Impaired liver function
Which age group should be taken into account?
- Children and adolescents under 18 years of age: The medicine should generally not be used in this age group.
What about pregnancy and lactation?
- Pregnancy: According to current knowledge, the medicine should not be used.
- Breast-feeding: The medicine must not be used.
If you have been prescribed this medicine despite a contraindication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. The therapeutic benefit may be greater than the risk associated with use if there is a contraindication.
Side effects
What adverse effects may occur?- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Stomach pain
- Appetite disorders
- Dry mouth
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Insomnia
- Nightmares
- Restlessness
- Excitement
- Difficulty concentrating
- Depressions
- Delirium (confusion)
- Hallucinations
- Muscle weakness
- Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
- Disturbance of the eye's near and far focus (accommodation), causing blurred vision
- Increase in intraocular pressure
- Feeling of “stuffy nose”"
- High blood pressure
- Low blood pressure
- Pulse acceleration
- Cardiac arrhythmias
- Narrowing of the airways
- Difficulty urinating
- Tremble
- Fatigue
If you notice any discomfort or change during treatment, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
The information provided here primarily takes into account side effects that occur in at least one in 1,000 treated patients.
Hints
What should you pay attention to?- The ability to react can be impaired even when used as intended, especially in higher doses or in combination with alcohol. Pay particular attention when you drive or operate machines (including at home) that could cause you injury.
- Sudden discontinuation may cause problems or discomfort. Therefore, treatment should be ended slowly, i.e. by gradually tapering off the dose. It is best to seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
- The medicine contains alcohol and therefore poses a risk for people with liver disease, alcoholics, epileptics, brain damage, pregnant women, breastfeeding women and children.
- There may be medicines that interact with. You should therefore generally tell your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment with a new medicine that you are already using. This also applies to medicines that you buy yourself, only use occasionally or that were used some time ago.
Detailed instructions for VALOCORDIN-Doxylamine oral drops, 20 ml
Active ingredients / ingredients / ingredients
25 mg doxylamine hydrogensuccinate
17.4 mg doxylamine
450 mg ethanol 96% (V/V) excipient (+)
Mint oil excipient (+)
Water, purified excipient (+)
Hints
For information about risks and side effects, read the package leaflet and ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Manufacturer: Krewel Meuselbach GmbH, Krewelstraße 2
Medicines Reviews
Carmen Niedermeier
8/6/2021
i only take the drops rarely when I have trouble falling asleep, 15-20 drops in water, works quickly, I'm very satisfied
Monika Neugebauer
12/9/2020
I only take it every now and then so that I don't get used to it. But if I feel like I might have trouble getting to sleep, then I take a few drops; you can dose it very well.
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