Description
Pharmacological action
The drug has a calming effect on the central nervous system, and also has a moderate reflex vasodilator (coronarolytic) effect by reflex irritation of the sensitive nerve (cold) receptors of the oral mucosa.
With sublingual administration, the drug is absorbed from the oral mucosa. The therapeutic effect occurs after approximately 5 minutes.
Indications
Attacks of mild angina pectoris sea and airborne illness
hysteria
neurosis
headache associated with taking nitrates.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.
Severe arterial hypotension acute myocardial infarction.
Children’s age.
Composition
1 tablet contains a solution of menthol in menthyl ester of isovalerianic acid (menthol 15.6 mg, menthyl ester of isovalerianic acid 44.4 mg) 60 mg.
Dosing and Administration
Tablets are kept in the mouth (under the tongue) until completely resorbed.
A single dose for adults is 1 to 2 tablets, a daily dose is 2 to 4 tablets.
If necessary, the daily dose can be increased.
The maximum daily dose is 600mg.
The course of treatment is up to 7 days.
Side effects of
With prolonged use, mild nausea, abdominal discomfort, lacrimation, dizziness, short-term arterial hypotension, drowsiness, which quickly pass on their own, can occasionally be observed.
Possible development of allergic reactions, including Quincke’s edema, rash, itching, urticaria.
Overdose
Symptoms: headache, nausea, agitation, impaired heart function, decreased blood pressure, inhibition of the central nervous system, hypersensitivity reactions to the components of the drug (angioedema, urticaria, itching, rash).
Treatment: drug withdrawal, gastric lavage and symptomatic therapy.
Expiration
24 months.
Active ingredient
Levomenthol solution in menthyl isovalerate
Terms of delivery from pharmacies
Over-the-counter
Dosage form
tablets
Indications
Kardyalhyya, angina
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