The drug 'Validol' in pregnancy

The drug "Validol" (chemical name of the drug - Menthyl Valerate) is a solution of the menthol substance in the ester of menthyl acid isovaleric. Refers to a group of antianginal drugs. Produced in the form of tablets that have a characteristic smell of menthol. Medication "Validol" is a drug used in cardiology. The positive qualities of this drug is that it is low in toxicity and does not accumulate (does not accumulate) in the human body. Therefore, in some cases, the use of the drug "Validol" during pregnancy, but only according to the doctor's testimony and in the event that the benefits for the mother exceeds the risk for her future child. In 1897, the first medicine was "Validol". The formula is still unchanged.

Mechanism of action

The drug "Validol", absorbed into the mucous membrane of the mouth, irritates the nervous sensory receptors. Thus, the drug reflexively exerts a coronary-expanding (dilating coronary vessels) on the human body. As a result of using the drug "Validol", there is a reduction in cardiac (cardiac) pain and normalization of the permeability of the vessel walls. Also, the drug provokes the release of certain physiologically active substances, such as kinins and histamine; Provokes a moderate expansion of blood vessels and has a sedative effect.

Indications for use

Cardialgia (cardiac pain) functional, acute attacks of angina pectoris; Also the drug is prescribed for acute manifestations of "air" or "sea" disease, with hysteria and neuroses, with severe nausea, the use of the drug "Validol" during pregnancy (with manifestations of toxicosis) is possible.

Contraindications

It is undesirable to take the drug "Validol" during pregnancy, as well as in the presence of hypersensitivity to any of its components; With caution the drug should be taken to patients with diabetes mellitus.

Interaction with other drugs

To date, there is no information on the interaction of the drug "Validol" with other drugs.

How to take the drug "Validol"

The medicine is taken sublingually, that is, put one tablet under the tongue and wait until it completely absorbs into the mucous membrane. The daily dose is up to four tablets, at one time adults can take up to two tablets. If necessary, the dosage can be increased (but only if agreed with the doctor).

Side effects

In rare cases, with prolonged use or overdose of the drug, the appearance of nausea, dizziness and lacrimation may occur. These symptoms, when discontinuing the drug, soon pass by themselves.

Can "Validol" be pregnant?

Like any other medicine, the drug "Validol" during pregnancy is allowed to take only as prescribed by the treating doctor. The problem lies in the fact that studies confirming the absence of a negative effect on the fetus in different periods of its development are absent. In addition, since the drug "Validol" is a herbal remedy, in the process of its production it is possible to get into the product various impurities, the amount of which in some producers reaches 20-30. That is why honest and conscientious companies-manufacturers write in the instructions such lines: "when pregnancy to take the drug" Validol "should only when the prospective benefit for the future mother exceeds the risks of possible harm to the fetus."

However, the "Validol" can bring relief in the first trimester, when a woman develops an early toxicosis. Most likely no trouble using this drug will not bring, if it is taken according to the instructions and according to the testimony of the treating doctor.