Description
NERVOSOL®
Valerian roots, Angelica, Melissa, Hop stroblis, Lavender flower
oral solution
NPN 80030169
100 mL bottle
Medicinal Ingredient (per dose unit):
Hops (Humulus Iupulus, Strobile) 0.75 ml, Valerian (Valeriana officinalis, Root) 1.25 ml Angelica (Angelica archangelica, Root) 1 ml, Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis, Herb top) 1.25 ml , Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia, Flower) 0.75 ml Product contains 50-57% (v/v) ethanol (alcohol), i.e. approx. 2.16 g on a dose.
What Nervosol is and what it is used for:
It is a traditional herbal product designed for use in specific indications, where optimal results have been observed only after proper dosage and long-term use.
Recommended Use:
Use as a sleep aid and a calmative/sedative agent to relieve nervous tension.
Nervosol is used to treat temporary problems with falling asleep and states of mild anxiety and nervous tension.
Directions for Use:
Adults and youths over 18 years of age: orally 5 ml (1 teaspoon) of the medicine, 1-3 time(s) per day. In case of problems with falling asleep it is recommended to take an additional dose of 5-10 ml (1-2 teaspoons) 30-60 minutes before going to bed, with an earlier dose taken during supper (if necessary). Avoid exposure to sunlight after taking the medicine.
Contraindications:
Do not use Nervosol if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to any of the ingredients.
Do not use if you are pregnant.
Interactions with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction:
Consumption of hops and lemon balm with alcohol and other medications or natural health products with sedative properties is not recommended.
Consult your health care practitioner if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
Effects on ability to drive and use machines:
Each dose of medicine (one teaspoon) contains approx. 2-16 g ethanol. This product may therefore impair the ability to drive motor vehicles or use of machinery, as well as the psychomotor aptitude (swimming , work at high elevation). Some people may experience drowsiness, Exercise caution if operating heavy machinery or driving motor vehicle or involved in activities requiring mental alertness within two hours of consumption.
How to store Nervosol:
Store between 15°-25°C. Protect from sunlight.
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Do not use Nervosol after the expiry date which is stated on the label.
Known Adverse Reactions:
Like all medicines and products of similar kind, Nervosol can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Hypersensitivity, such as allergy, may occur in which case discontinue use.
While using Nervosol you might experience: mild gastrointestinal symptoms (nausea, crampy abdominal aches), skin hypersensitivity to sunlight due to the content of processed root angelica).
The user should consult a doctor or qualified health care practitioner if any adverse effects not mentioned in the package leaflet occur.
Cautions and Warnings:
The user should consult a doctor or qualified health care practitioner if the symptoms persist during the use.
Nervosol contains on the average 53.5% (v/v) ethanol, i.e. approx. 2.16 g in a dose, which equals approx. 50 mL of beer or approx. 20 mL of wine in a dose. It is not advised to use this medicine for those suffering from hepatic, liver, or alcoholic disease.
Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you have a peptic ulcer.
Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you have depression and/or related disorders.
Consult a health care practitioner if sleeplessness persists continuously for more than 3 weeks (chronic insomnia). Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen.
Avoid prolonged exposure to ultraviolet light (UV) or UV therapy.
Discontinue use if you experience constipation or headache.
It is necessary to consult a physician with regards to all health matters.
DESCRIPTON OF HERBS USED IN NERVOSOL:
For stress relieve: Valerian roots, Angelica, Melissa, Hop strobils, Lavender flower
Valerian roots: well known in herbal medicine calming agent and sleep aid
Angelica: Angelica is used in herbal medicine for heartburn, intestinal gas (flatulence), loss of appetite (anorexia), arthritis, circulation problems, “runny nose” (respiratory catarrh), nervousness, plague, and trouble sleeping (insomnia).
Melissa: Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), a member of the mint family, is considered a calming herb. It was used as far back as the Middle Ages to reduce stress and anxiety, promote sleep, improve appetite, and ease pain and discomfort from indigestion (including gas and bloating, as well as colic). Even before the Middle Ages, lemon balm was steeped in wine to lift the spirits, help heal wounds, and treat venomous insect bites and stings. Today, lemon balm is often combined with other calming, soothing herbs, such as valerian, chamomile, and hops, to help promote relaxation. It is also used in creams to treat cold sores (oral herpes).
Source: Lemon balm | University of Maryland Medical Center http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/herb/lemon-balm#ixzz2d5rS9pS1
University of Maryland Medical Center
Hop strobils: Hops are used in herbal medicine in a way similar to valerian, as a treatment for anxiety, restlessness, and insomnia
Lavender flower: this herb has been used in herbal medicine as a remedy for a range of ailments from insomnia and anxiety to depression and fatigue. Research has confirmed that lavender produces slight calming, soothing, and sedative effects when its scent is inhaled.
Source: Lavender | University of Maryland Medical Center http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/herb/lavender#ixzz2d5ui3Ak0
University of Maryland Medical Center
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