GELARIUM GIPERIKUM
Active material: dry extract of the herb St. John's wort
When ATH: N07XX
CCF: Phytopreparation with antidepressant activity
ICD-10 codes (testimony): F32, F41.2, F45.3, F48.0
When CSF: 02.02.08.01
Manufacturer: BIONORICA AG (Germany)
Pharmaceutical form, composition and packaging
◊ Drop greenish yellow, round, lenticular.
| 1 drop | |
| dry extract of the herb St. John's wort | 285 mg, |
| that respectively. hypericin content amount based on hypericin | 900 g |
Excipients: Silicon dioxide highly, potato starch, lactose, magnesium stearate.
The composition of the shell: shellac, talc, calcium carbonate, Titanium dioxide (E171), sucrose, kaolin, macrogol, acacia, quinoline zheltыy (E104), green means lakoobrazuyuschee (E104 / E132).
15 PC. – packings Valium planimetric (2) – packs cardboard.
Pharmacological action
Phyto. It has antidepressant and anxiolytic effects (relieves anxiety, voltage, improves mood).
Pharmacokinetics
The data on the pharmacokinetics gelarium® Hypericum not provided.
Testimony
- Psycho-vegetative disorders (depressed mood, apathy);
- Depression of mild to moderate severity;
- Neurotic reactions.
Dosage regimen
Adults and children over 12 years appoint 1 drop 3 times / day.
A course of treatment – no less 4 weeks. The patient should be informed, what, If symptoms persist for more than 4 weeks, necessary to consult a doctor.
Drops should be taken with food, without chewing, drinking water.
Side effect
Dermatological reactions: photosensitivity (especially in people with fair skin).
Other: rarely – allergic skin reactions, dyspepsia, fatigue, anxiety.
Contraindications
- Simultaneous treatment with cyclosporine, indinavir and other protease inhibitors of HIV-positive patients;
- Children up to age 12 years;
- Installed skin photosensitivity to ultraviolet radiation;
- Hypersensitivity to the drug.
Pregnancy and lactation
Gelarium® Hypericum should not be prescribed during pregnancy and lactation (breast-feeding) due to lack of sufficient experience with the drug in these periods.
Cautions
You can not take the medication simultaneously with antidepressants – MAO inhibitors. The interval between administration of these medications must be at least 14 days.
In appointing the drug to patients with diabetes should be considered, what 1 single dose soderzhitt less 0.03 HE.
Effects on ability to drive vehicles and management mechanisms
The drug does not affect the ability to drive and operate machines.
Overdose
Cases of acute poisoning with medication hitherto unknown. If a large overdose, patients should avoid exposure to sunlight and UV irradiation for 1-2 weeks.
Drug Interactions
In an application gelarium® Hypericum coumarin-type anticoagulants (fenprokumon, warfarin), cyclosporine, theophylline, indinavirom, digoksinom, amitriptyline, nortriptyline, metadonom, verapamil may reduce their effectiveness.
In an application gelarium® Hypericum with nefazodone, paroxetine, sertraline may increase their activities.
In an application gelarium® Hypericum with oral hormonal contraceptives may weaken their actions.
The drug increases the photosensitizing effect of tetracyclines, sulfonamides, thiazide diuretics, khinolonov, piroxicam.
Conditions of supply of pharmacies
The drug is resolved to application as an agent Valium holidays.
Conditions and terms
The drug should be stored in a dry, dark place at a temperature no higher than 25 ° C. Shelf life – 3 year.
