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Sleep Well Valerian Tablets 150 mg Valerian root extract
Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you(
This medicine is a traditional herbal medicinal product available without prescription to treat minor conditions.
However, you still need to take it carefully to get the best results from it.
• Keep this leaflet, you may need to read it again
•Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice •You must contact a pharmacist or doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve after 4 weeks
What this medicine is for
This traditional herbal medicinal product contains Valerian root extract, which has been traditionally used for the temporary relief of sleep disturbances due to symptoms of mild anxiety. This medicine is recommended for this condition based on traditional use only.
Before you take this medicine
This medicine can be taken by adults aged 18 years and over. However, some people should not take this medicine or should seek the advice of their pharmacist or doctor first.
XDo not take:
• If you are under 18 years
• If you are allergic to any of the
ingredients (see “What is in this medicine”)
• If you are taking medicines which make you drowsy
• If you have an intolerance to some sugars, unless your doctor tells you to (this medicine contains glucose and sucrose)
• Jf you are pregnant or breastfeeding
Other important information
Avoid alcohol (e.g. wine, beer, spirits) whilst taking this medicine - it may make you feel more sleepy.
Driving and using machines: This medicine causes drowsiness. You should not drive or operate machinery until you are sure you are not affected.
If you take other medicines
You should not take this medicine if you are taking certain medicines (see "Do not take").
If you are not sure that your medicine is on this list, or you are unsure about interactions with any other medicines, talk to your pharmacist. This includes medicines prescribed by your doctor and medicine you have bought for yourself.
/How to take this medicine
Check the foil is not broken before use. If it is, do not take that tablet.
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Age |
How many to take |
How often to take |
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Adults aged 18 years and over |
One or two |
30 minutes before you go to bed |
You may take another tablet earlier in the evening, if you need to.
Swallow the tablets whole with water or liquid. Do not chew the tablets.
You may need to take this medicine continuously for two to four weeks to get the maximum benefit from it.
Do not give to children or adolescents under 18 years.
Do not take more than the amount recommended above.
If symptoms worsen or do not improve after 4 weeks talk to your doctor.
If you take too many tablets: Talk to a pharmacist or doctor.
Possible side effects
Most people will not have problems, but some may get some of these:
• Feeling sick, stomach cramps
If any side effect becomes severe, or you notice any side effect not listed here, please tell your pharmacist or doctor.
You can also help to make medicines safer by reporting any side effects to the Yellow Card Scheme at www.mhra.gov. uk/yellowcard. Alternatively you can get a paper Yellow Card form from your GP's surgery or pharmacy, or call Freephone 0808 100 3352
(available 10am - 2pm Monday - Friday).
How to store this medicine
Do not store above 25°C.
Keep this medicine in a safe place out of the sight and reach of children, preferably in a locked cupboard.
Use by the date on the base of the carton. After this date return any unused product to your nearest pharmacy for safe disposal.
What is in this medicine
Each coated tablet contains 150 mg of extract (as dry extract) from Valerian root (Valeriana officinalis L.). This is equivalent to 450 - 900 mg of Valerian root. The extraction solvent is ethanol 70% v/v.
As well as the active ingredient, the tablets also contain glucose, colloidal anhydrous silica, cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, stearic acid, talc, sucrose, calcium carbonate (E170), acacia, tragacanth, titanium dioxide (E171), white beeswax, carnauba wax, shellac.
The pack contains 30 white, glossy, round, biconvex coated tablets.
Who makes this medicine
Manufactured for The Boots Company PLC Nottingham NG2 3AA by Wiewelhove GmbH Gildestrasse 39 49477 Ibbenburen Germany. Traditional Herbal Registration held by Schwabe Pharma (UK) Ltd Alexander House Mere Park Dedmere Road Marlow Buckinghamshire SL7 1FX
Leaflet revised 04/2014
If you would like any further information about this medicine, please contact The Boots Company PLC Nottingham NG2 3AA.
Other formats
To request a copy of this leaflet in Braille, large print or audio please call, free of charge:
0800 198 5000 (UK only)
Please be ready to give the following information:
Product name: Boots Sleep Well Valerian Tablets
Reference number: THR 23056/0006
This is a service provided by the Royal National Institute of Blind People.
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