Name: Persen Pharmacological effects: Persen is made on the basis of plant extracts that have a mild sedative effect. Valerian extract contains monoterpenes, valeric acids, sexviterpenes, γ-aminobutyric acid, arginine and glutamine. Calms, improves mood, relieves irritability and anxiety. It has a positive effect on psycho-emotional stress and agitation. Helps you fall asleep better if you have insomnia. Does not cause drowsiness during the day. Melissa extract soothes and has an antispasmodic effect due to flavonoids, tannins (rosmarinic acid), geranium, neroli and cedar oils, monoterpenes, triterpene acids. Peppermint extract potentiates the effects of valerian and lemon balm.
People's reviews about "Person"
There are different opinions about the drug, but most of them are positive. People who have taken this remedy talk about the advantages of the drug.
For example, many people say that they buy pills to normalize sleep. Some time after taking it you already want to sleep. There is no sleepiness in the morning. “Persen” is better than many sleeping pills, which are often addictive and cause a broken state.
Reviews like these are true. Many sleeping pills have disadvantages such as the presence of chemicals in their composition, a huge list of contraindications, and the presence of extremely undesirable side effects. Persen does not have all these disadvantages.
However, some people write that they bought Persen on the recommendation of a pharmacist working in a pharmacy, friends, colleagues, acquaintances and did not notice any effect during use. The remedy began to calm down only after instilling in oneself the thought that the pills would help and relieve nervous tension.
Such opinions contain important information and do not mean that the medicine is useless. You cannot buy medications on the advice of acquaintances, friends, or pharmacists. Only a doctor can prescribe if there are appropriate indications, and before contacting a specialist, you should try to control yourself and your emotions, because often people simply do not know how to do this.
Drug interactions
Conducted research, experience of use and reviews of the use according to the instructions of “Persena” allow us today to say with confidence that this drug with the simultaneous use of certain other medications can cause harm to the body. The drug enhances the effect of painkillers, antihypertensives, sleeping pills and other medications that depress the central nervous system.
Before prescribing Persen, the doctor must be informed about what medications are currently being taken. When it turns out that the patient drinks something from the above-mentioned drugs, the specialist adjusts the doses.
Reviews from doctors about Persen
Physicians' opinions can be gauged from information collected through the Drug Choices Project. Specialists who are users of the All-Russian social network “Doctors of the Russian Federation” evaluated the medications that they prescribe to their patients. Specifically for Persen, the following statistical information was collected:
- safety – 4.5 points (out of 5);
- efficiency – 2.83 points (out of 5);
- overall score – 7.33 points (out of 10).
A fairly high rating was received for the safety of the drug, because it consists of herbal components. They do not harm people who do not have allergies and who strictly follow all doctor’s recommendations and instructions. The effectiveness, according to experts, is not very good. Apparently, not every patient is helped by this sedative.
Analogs also receive low scores from specialists, so there is no need to look for a more effective remedy or think about what to choose (for example, “Novopassit” or “Persen”). It all depends on the individual characteristics of the body. One remedy helps some, and another helps others. Novo-Passit received 4.13 points for safety and 3 points for efficiency. The overall score was 7.13 points.
In conclusion, it is not recommended to purchase any of its analogues at your own discretion. Self-medication is often harmful. It’s better to find some free time and visit a specialist who will tell you what Persen is best for drinking, recommend some remedy, first assessing the clinical picture and identifying contraindications (if any).
Side symptoms
Persen, like any other medicine, has side effects. They occur in a small number of people. Doctors who have prescribed this drug to their patients know that an allergic reaction is possible. With this response of the body to the pills, swelling, rashes, and redness appear on the human body.
Possible bronchospasm. This side effect is characterized by narrowing of the bronchi caused by muscle contraction. The patient inhales air freely, but feels difficulty when exhaling. Exhalation requires muscle effort and is accompanied by noise. With long-term use, patients experience such unpleasant side effects as constipation.
Instructions for use of Persen: method and dosage
Adults and children over 12 years of age take 3 tablets 3 times a day, for various stressful and neurotic conditions. The course is no less than 2 weeks.
For sleep disorders, take 3 tablets 30 minutes before bedtime.
The drug is taken without food, washed down with water. The drug can be taken long-term, but not more than 2 months. The maximum daily dose is 12 tablets.
If your emotional state worsens, you should consult a doctor.
When taking the drug, you should stop driving vehicles, as the drug provokes a decrease in attention and speed of psychomotor reactions.
When using the drug, the following symptoms may occur: fatigue, dizziness, dilated pupils, stomach cramps, a feeling of tightness in the chest, hand tremors. In case of overdose symptoms, it is necessary to rinse the stomach, take enterosorbents, symptomatic treatment.
The drug is taken orally with a small amount of still water. The patient determines the time of taking the medication independently. However, when drawing up a treatment schedule, it should be remembered that Persen, which has a relaxing and hypnotic effect, can negatively affect performance and concentration during the day.
This warning especially applies to the drug Persen Night, the instructions for use of which recommend the following dosages:
- For neuroses and increased irritability - 1-2 capsules from one to three times a day. The maximum dose should not exceed 9 capsules in 24 hours.
- For insomnia - 1-2 capsules 40-60 minutes before bedtime.
Persen Cardio is taken 1 capsule 1-2 times within 24 hours. When treating, you need to take into account that this drug does not begin to act immediately, and the positive effect is felt only 6-7 weeks after the start of the course.
According to the instructions for use, Persen tablets can be taken by both adults and adolescents over 12 years of age. The course of treatment is designed for 1.5-2 months and involves the following daily dosages:
- For excessive nervous excitability - 2-3 tablets up to three times a day, but no more than 12 tablets in 24 hours.
- For sleep disorders - 2-3 tablets an hour before bedtime.
If the permissible limits are exceeded, a feeling of severe fatigue may occur, as well as stomach and chest cramps, dizziness, dilated pupils, trembling throughout the body, nausea and vomiting. Usually mild symptoms of overdose go away on their own within 12-24 hours, but in severe cases, urgent gastric lavage is necessary, as well as contacting a doctor.
The drug rarely causes side effects, but they are sometimes possible. This is mainly due to the individual characteristics of the body and intolerance to individual components of the drug. Most often, side effects manifest themselves in the form of allergic reactions, which may be accompanied by:
- redness on the skin (most of all in the abdomen, back, chest and limbs);
- swelling;
- small skin rash all over the body.
If you take the medicine for an excessively long time, constipation or diarrhea may occur. Extremely severe side effects include bronchospasm and anaphylactic shock. These dangerous manifestations require immediate specialist intervention.
Svetlana. I recently noticed that my teenage son (15 years old) has become too hot-tempered and irritable. The pediatrician advised giving the child Persen. After taking the course, my son became more balanced.
Oksana. For quite a long time I suffered from frequent sleep disturbances, but did not dare to seek help from medications (I am afraid of addiction and other side effects). One day I found out that a friend was taking Persen, who consistently helped her in constant stressful situations in the family. I decided to try it.
Alexander, psychiatrist. A fairly good herbal-based sleeping pill and sedative, however, I would recommend it only to a special category of patients (teenagers, elderly people and women with mild forms of neuroses). I would like to warn you that the drug is slightly addictive, and when it is discontinued, a corresponding syndrome is possible. The natural composition of Persen often causes allergies, so I want to warn in advance against uncontrolled use of this medicine.
2-3 tablets
or 1-2 capsules
2-3 times a day – for adults and teenagers over 12 years old. Features of use for insomnia – 1-2 caps.
or 2-3 tablets
1 hour before bedtime for adults and adolescents over 12 years of age. Children from the age of three take 1 tablet.
1-3 times a day. The dose depends on body weight. The duration of treatment is prescribed by the doctor individually.
in case of overdose (more than 25 capsules or more than 60 tablets) they can cause weakness, dizziness, nausea, spasmodic pain in the internal organs, mydriasis, hand tremors. Signs of overdose disappear within a day after administration. Treatment is symptomatic. No toxic effects were detected.
Persen tablets should be taken orally with plenty of water, regardless of meals.
Recommended dosage regimen for adults and children over 12 years of age:
- Irritability, increased nervous excitability: 2-3 tablets 2-3 times a day;
- Insomnia: 2-3 tablets 0.5-1 hour before going to bed.
The daily dose should not exceed 12 tablets. The duration of treatment is no more than 2 months.
The drug does not cause withdrawal symptoms after cessation of treatment.
With a single dose of 20 g of rhizomes with valerian roots (which corresponds to approximately 104 Persen tablets), the following symptoms may occur: dilated pupils, a feeling of fatigue, dizziness, a feeling of tightness in the chest, trembling hands, cramps in the stomach. These disorders may disappear on their own within 24 hours.
If signs of overdose appear, it is recommended to rinse the stomach and consult a doctor.
Reviews about Persen are mostly positive. Patients note that the drug effectively eliminates increased nervous tension, irritability and insomnia. Its additional advantages include herbal composition, good tolerance and lack of addiction. However, there are reports that indicate that the Persen effect does not appear immediately and does not last long.
Some negative reviews contain complaints about the complete lack of a calming effect from taking the drug or the development of side effects.
Effect of the drug
"Persen" is included in the group of sedatives. It can have an antispasmodic and calming effect. The use of Persena tablets leads to the following effect:
- Valerian has a calming effect. This effect is due to the fact that the plant contains alkaloids and essential oil.
- Melissa has antidepressant and antispasmodic properties. This effect is explained by the presence of various biologically active substances in the plant.
- Peppermint has an antispasmodic effect and gives a calming effect during nervous excitement.
Duration of treatment with Persen for VSD
The course of taking Persen medication for VSD should not exceed two months (continuously). If a repeat course is necessary, you should consult your doctor before starting it. The specialist will tell you how long it will take to start taking Persen again for VSD and how to correct it.
Children should not take Persen for VSD for more than a month without a break. The course for both children and adults can be continued after at least two weeks.
The visible effect of the drug appears after a week of use, the greatest effect – after 3-4 weeks. In case of VSD, it is very important to take additional medications aimed at the cause of the development of dystonia, otherwise taking Persen will not give visible results.
When is an overdose possible?
Cases of persen overdose in medical practice are very rare and occur mainly due to negligence:
- adults left the packaging of the medicine in a visible place, and a young child ate the pills, mistaking them for candy;
- a person took too many pills for the purpose of suicide;
- a person has mental problems, pills were taken in large quantities to quickly alleviate the condition.
It is very difficult to get poisoned with Persen tablets; they have a mild toxic effect. When taking more than 50 tablets simultaneously, the therapeutic effect is enhanced and side effects may occur.
Indications
Information about why Persen is taken can be found in the instructions. He has several indications. Firstly, the drug is recommended for increased nervous excitability. This is a condition that occurs in many people due to stress, fatigue, and conflicts. It is characterized by motor restlessness (from fussiness to extreme aggressiveness).
Secondly, the drug can be used for insomnia, sleep disorders, and disturbances in its duration and quality. This condition occurs for various reasons. The culprits of insomnia are stress and mental disorders.
Thirdly, the drug is indicated for excessive irritability. Some people consider this trait to be a personality trait. In fact, it is most often a sign of fatigue, the body’s response to irritants and unfavorable situations. Thanks to the drug, you can get rid of some emotions and calm down.
Some features of the drug
The product is not recommended to be taken continuously for 1.5 months. The body must get used to working without drugs. Long-term treatment can lead to negative consequences.
People do not become accustomed to the drug. The body reacts normally to stopping the pills. The condition does not worsen, i.e. no withdrawal syndrome is observed.
When taking Persen, it is recommended to temporarily avoid potentially dangerous activities or at least exercise maximum caution when participating in them. The components of the drug help slow down psychomotor reactions. Because of this, driving a car and working with moving mechanisms poses a danger to humans.
Contraindications
- Insomnia;
- Increased nervous excitability;
- Irritability.
- Arterial hypotension;
- Fructose intolerance, sucrase and isomaltase deficiency;
- Lactase deficiency, glucose-galactose malabsorption syndrome, lactose intolerance;
- Gallstone disease, cholangitis and other pathologies of the biliary tract;
- Age up to 12 years;
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding period;
- Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.
According to the instructions, Persen is recommended to be prescribed with caution to patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
- neuroses, anxiety, anxiety, stress;
- psycho-emotional stress;
- irritability, decreased attention;
- insomnia, sleep disturbance;
- prevention of psychosomatic disorders.
- hypersensitivity to any component of the drug;
- arterial hypotension, bronchial asthma;
- cholelithiasis, cholangitis, biliary tract diseases;
- depression, conditions accompanying depression of the central nervous system.
• Neuroses that do not require the prescription of potent drugs and are accompanied by psycho-emotional agitation, decreased attention, insomnia, and anxiety;
• Cancellation of potent sedatives;
• Prevention of psychosomatic disorders in the presence of stress factors;
• Vegetovascular dystonia.
• Individual hypersensitivity to the components of the drug;
• Children under 3 years old;
not prescribed for children under 12 years of age.
Like any other medicines, Persen has a number of contraindications. So, first of all, its use is strictly prohibited for children under 12 years of age, as well as for women during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Among other reasons why taking the drug may be prohibited, the manufacturer notes the following diseases and abnormalities in the body:
- individual intolerance to all or some components of the drug;
- low pressure;
- peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum;
- lactose intolerance;
- deficiency of isomaltase and sucrase;
- lactase deficiency;
- cholelithiasis.
