Novo-Passit syrup. Reviews, instructions for use for adults, for children, composition, price

Novo-Passit is a medicinal product, which has a powerful effect on the state of the central nervous system.

The syrup is used as a sedative in the treatment of various mental disorders and the relief of symptoms caused by such diseases. The effectiveness of the drug has been proven by numerous studies and positive reviews of people who have experienced its effect on themselves.

Forms of release and composition of the drug

The drug is produced in the form of an oral solution and tablets. The first is a liquid, sticky, syrupy in consistency. Its color is predominantly transparent, but the content of impurities is permissible, making the solution slightly cloudy and giving it a brown or slightly reddish tint.

The syrup has a sweetish, herbaceous taste and smell characteristic of Novo-Passit. During storage, a sediment is observed at the bottom of the bottle - this is normal. If you shake the solution, it disappears easily.

The drug is packaged in vials made of dark glass to reduce the risk of sun exposure. They come with plastic measuring caps. The medication is sold in pharmacies in green cartons. The volume of one bottle is 100-200 ml.

Novo-Passit is also sold in tablets. They are packed in blisters or plastic jars. The drug is an oval biconvex product. In the middle there is a strip (risk), which facilitates the process of breaking the tablet. Products have a greenish tint. In one cardboard box, there can be from 10 to 60 pieces.

The preparation is based on Novo-Passita extract. To obtain it, parts of individual plants are combined. These include common sedatives such as valerian, lemon balm, hawthorn, and many other herbs, roots, leaves and fruits.

Depending on the form of release, the extract can be in the composition in dry or liquid form. The components contained in it provide the relaxing effect of the active substance.

The amount of extract in syrup and tablets is different. The solution requires about 387.5 mg of the active ingredient per 5 ml. For tablets, its amount is reduced by a little more than 2 times, and amounts to 157.5 mg per product.

In the manufacture of the medicinal product, guaifenesin is additionally used. It is a common ingredient in cough medicines because it has mucolytic effects and helps fight phlegm. However, in combination with Novo-Passita extract, its anti-phobic effect is activated, which makes it closer to tranquilizers.

Guaifenesin helps with neurotic conditions and is actively used to relieve symptoms accompanying neurocirculatory dystonia. Both in tablets and in syrup, its content is 200 mg per dose.

Novo-Passit is a syrup, reviews of which confirm its effectiveness. For its manufacture, a number of auxiliary substances are used. These are mainly numerous sweeteners and flavorings, as well as components that allow maintaining the properties and texture of the product.

For the production of tablets and syrup, different ingredients are used, which, depending on the form of release, give the drug strength or protect it from fermentation.

Pharmacological properties

The action of the drug is based on the properties of the components that make up the composition. Novo-Passita extract consists of various plant parts that have a calming effect. So, the roots of valerian, used for the production of the active substance, have a sedative effect on the body, reducing the degree of excitability and slowing down the thought processes.

Lemon balm herbs relax, cause slight drowsiness, relieve headaches and tension. Passionflower and St. John's wort have a calming effect. Hawthorns normalize blood pressure, reduce heart rate and effectively treat headaches.

The combination of these plants helps fight nervous disorders, relieves stress and eliminates unpleasant symptoms in the body caused by anxiety.

Another active ingredient is guaifenesin. In its properties, it is similar to tranquilizers - psychotropic drugs, the use of which can reduce the level of anxiety. Thanks to the anxiolytic effect, the drug fights the feeling of fear and eliminates the associated discomfort in the body.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

Novo-Passit is a syrup, reviews of which allow you to get a more accurate idea of ​​its effect on the body.

Penetrating into the body, active substances are absorbed into the blood vessels and carried to the internal organs. Most of them are directed to the elements of the central nervous system. This is where the activity of the components begins, aimed at slowing down the processes taking place in it.

Active substances lower the level of arousal of the central nervous system, while slightly inhibiting mental activity. As a result, a person feels relaxation in the body, drowsiness may occur. The state of anxiety and fear disappears, as well as the discomfort caused by them: headache, heart palpitations, lack of air.

Studies aimed at identifying the characteristics of the pharmacokinetics of the drug are not possible. This is due to the fact that the composition of the drug contains many active substances, each of which affects the body in its own way. For this reason, it is difficult to establish a certain moment when the components reach their maximum concentration in the blood and are removed from it.

Indications for use

The medication is used for medicinal purposes when observing a patient's nervous disorders.

It relieves the following conditions:

• feeling of anxiety and fear;
• irritability;
• constant fatigue;
• inability to concentrate.

Novo-Passit is prescribed for neurasthenia. It is used as a remedy that relieves symptoms and contributes to the rapid normalization of the functioning of the central nervous system.

The drug is an effective drug for the treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome ("manager's syndrome") - a condition in which where a person experiences excessive stress, as a result of which "burns out", experiences emotional exhaustion and lack of strength.

Also, the drug can be used when observing individual symptoms accompanying neurotic conditions.

These include:

• headache;
• itchy dermatitis caused by stress;
• dyspeptic syndrome;
• migraine;
• irritable bowel syndrome.

Novo-Passit is a syrup, reviews of which confirm its high quality and effectiveness. The drug can be prescribed for neurocirculatory dystonia to improve the general well-being of the patient and relieve symptoms. For the same purpose, it is used in the treatment of climacteric syndrome.

Contraindications

Novo-Passit is a medicinal product with its own restrictions on use. Despite the fact that the drug is dispensed from pharmacies without a prescription, it is important to see a doctor before using the syrup. Only a specialist will be able to assess the effect of the medication on the body, taking into account the individual characteristics of the patient and identify its potential threat.

It is forbidden to use the drug for people who have been diagnosed with myasthenia gravis - a disease that affects the muscles of the body, causing them to tire quickly and gradually stop function.

You can not use the drug for therapeutic purposes if a person is prone to allergic reactions or hypersensitivity to any of the components in the composition. Especially dangerous can be the use of syrup by persons with intolerance to guaifenesin.

Consultation with a doctor before using the medication is necessary for people with the following disorders:

• diseases of the gastrointestinal tract in the acute stage;
• epilepsy;
• alcohol abuse that has grown into addiction;
• liver disease;
• brain injuries and diseases associated with the functioning of this organ.

In these cases, the use of the drug is possible, but strictly under the supervision of a specialist.

At what age can the drug be used?

It is forbidden to prescribe the medication to young children. This is due to the powerful effect of the drug, which can have a negative effect on the functioning of the child's central nervous system and cause disturbances in its development.

It is forbidden to use Novo-Passit for lactating women, since active substances can be excreted in breast milk and penetrate into the baby's body with it.

The optimal age to start using the drug is 12 years. However, you should not prescribe the drug to the child yourself. It is best to use the medication exclusively on the recommendation of a pediatrician to avoid side effects.

Instructions for use, dosage

Novo-Passit is a syrup, reviews of which prove its effectiveness and a mild, gradual, but powerful enough effect on the damaged elements of the nervous system. So that the use of the drug is not accompanied by side effects and promotes treatment, it is necessary to observe the dosage indicated in the instructions or prescribed by the doctor.

For adults

Persons over 18 years of age are advised to consume up to 15 ml of the drug daily. A single dose in this case cannot exceed 5 ml. The amount of the drug is measured using a special plastic cup that comes with the solution.

The syrup is consumed undiluted, but if the taste seems too rich and unpleasant, the addition of purified water (about a teaspoon) is allowed. The drug is taken well in advance of eating. Three receptions are enough: before breakfast, lunch and dinner.

If, at a dose of 5 ml, a person feels a strong desire to sleep, a depressed state, the inability to think soberly and do something, it is recommended to reduce the specified amount by half. Sometimes the use of the medication is accompanied by nausea. In this case, it is allowed to do this with meals. It is important to maintain an interval of at least 4 hours between two separate doses of the product.

For children

Under 12 years of age, the use of syrup is prohibited. Upon reaching the specified age, the child is prescribed a full adult dose - 5 ml of the drug. In some cases, it is allowed to reduce the amount of solution to 2.5 ml and reduce its concentration with water.

The medication is taken three times a day, some time before meals. If the use of a drug causes a feeling of nausea, it is used at the same time as food. The drug is taken every 4-6 hours. The course of treatment is individual. It is determined by the doctor.

Side effects

In some cases, the drug can have adverse effects on the digestive and central nervous systems.

It manifests itself in the following conditions that occur after taking the syrup:

• nausea;
• decreased concentration of attention;
• constipation;
• drowsiness;
• cramping;
• dizziness;
• diarrhea;
• vomit;
• heartburn.

Also, the drug can cause various allergic reactions: itching, sneezing, swelling. Muscle weakness and fatigue may occur. In rare cases, exanthema develops.

When observing side effects, it is necessary to stop using the drug and, if they have caused a strong deterioration in well-being, consult a doctor.

Overdose

Novo-Passit is a sedative that has a powerful effect on the state of the nervous system. The syrup should be used only in the quantities prescribed in the instructions or prescribed by a specialist. Research conducted by scientists and numerous reviews confirm that an overdose can harm the body.

It can be determined by the following symptoms:

• constant desire to sleep;
• indifference to what is happening and a feeling of depression;
• feeling of nausea;
• soreness and discomfort in the joints;
• weakening of muscles;
• pain and discomfort in the stomach.

In the presence of these signs, it is necessary to stop taking the drug and urgently flush the stomach. If the person is in serious condition, it is important to call a doctor. Treatment of the consequences of an overdose is symptomatic.

special instructions

During therapy with Novo-Passit, alcoholic beverages should not be consumed, as they enhance the effect. It is important to limit prolonged contact of the body with the sun's rays, especially for those with fair skin. When using the medication, you must not drive.

It is worth giving up the syrup in case of a negative reaction of the body to glucose, fructose or galactose. In the absence of results after a week of drug treatment, you must visit a doctor.

Drug interactions

When using any medications, it is important to consult your doctor about the safety of taking Novo-Passit. Active substances, medicines, enhance the effect of muscle relaxants, which leads to side effects. The drug reduces the effect expected from hormonal contraceptives and immunosuppressants.

With caution, the drug is prescribed with the simultaneous use of medicines containing ethanol. Their combination exerts a strong stress on the central nervous system.

Analogs

As a replacement for Novo-Passit, you can use:

Name	Active substance	Release form	From what age?	Price in rub.
Motherwort Forte Evalar	magnesium carbonate, motherwort extract, adermin	pills	12+	160
Persen	valerian, lemon balm, mint	pills	12+	325
Fito Novo-sed	motherwort, dog rose, hawthorn	syrup	18+	250
Sympathetic	escholzia, hawthorn, magnesium oxide	pills	18+	300
Edas-306	passionflower, ambergris grisea, pulsatilla	syrup	1+	140

Terms, conditions of sale and storage

The drug in the form of a syrup can be stored for up to 4 years from the date of manufacture. It is recommended to keep it in a place where ultraviolet light does not penetrate. Optimum temperature - 10-25^OWITH.

The drug can be purchased over the counter without a doctor's prescription.

Price

The cost of the syrup depends, first of all, on the volume of the bottle. The average price for 100 ml of the drug is 170 rubles. A 200 ml bottle will cost 250 rubles.

Novo-Passit is an effective remedy for neurotic reactions. The syrup is fast acting and relatively low cost. Numerous reviews confirm the high quality of the drug.

Author: Olga Eisen

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