- If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to the active substances or to any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).
this medicinal product (listed in section 6).
Warnings and precautions:
If symptoms worsen or persist for more than two weeks, the clinical situation should be evaluated.
Use with caution in patients with a history of liver disease.
Children and adolescents
Do not administer to children under 12 years of age without consulting a doctor.
Taking VALERIANA LEO with other medicines
Tell your doctor or pharmacist that you are taking, have recently taken or may need to take any other medicines.
take any other medicines.
Due to its activity, it is possible that this medicine may enhance the effects of other central nervous system depressants such as barbiturates (e.g. mephobarbital, pentobarbital, phenobarbital) and benzodiazepines (e.g. diazepam, alprazolam, triazolam, chlordiazepoxide hydrochloride).
If the patient is being treated with any of these, the doctor should assess the need to administer this medicinal product.
Hawthorn may potentiate the effects of digitalis medicines such as digoxin, digitoxin and strophanthin. If you are being treated with any of these medicines, consult your doctor before using this medicine, in case the doses of digitalis need to be adjusted.
Taking VALERIANA LEO with food and drink
Alcohol may increase the sedative effect, so it should not be taken with alcoholic drinks.
Pregnancy, lactation and fertility
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or intend to become pregnant, consult your doctor or nurse.
become pregnant, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine.
As a general precaution and because there is insufficient clinical information on its use during pregnancy and lactation, its use is not recommended in these situations, unless better medical advice is sought.
Driving and use of machines
This medicine may make you sleepy. Do not drive or use machines if you feel drowsy or if you notice that your
your attention and ability to react are reduced.
VALERIANA LEO contains castor oil, sorbitol and sucrose.
This medicine may cause stomach upset and diarrhoea because it contains castor oil.
This medicine contains sorbitol and sucrose. If your doctor has told you that you have an intolerance to certain sugars, ask your doctor before taking this medicine.
The recommended dose for adults and children over 12 years of age is: Two to three tablets up to three times a day, between meals.
To facilitate sleep, it is recommended to take two to three tablets half an hour before going to bed, and if necessary, you can take another dose of two to three tablets in the middle of the afternoon.
The recommended course of treatment is 4 weeks, however, if you notice that within 14 days your symptoms do not improve or worsen, you should consult your pharmacist or doctor.
If you take more VALERIANA LEO than you should:
In case of overdose or accidental ingestion of large amounts of VALERIANA LEO, seek medical advice immediately or call a doctor.
immediately to a medical centre or call the Poisons Information Service, telephone:
915.620.420, stating the medicine and the amount taken.
