The best modern effective sedative drugs. What is sedation and a list of the best remedies

The modern rhythm of life makes a person often nervous and worried. Informational and physical overload, stressful situations, problems at work and in the family disturb mental balance. The result is moral and physical fatigue, neurosis, sleep problems. Pills to calm the nervous system help to cope with this condition. They prevent her exhaustion, help relieve irritability and fatigue. There are different categories of sedatives that differ in effectiveness.

The effect of sedatives on the nervous system

A kind of shake-up in the form of light, short-term stresses is useful for the body. This helps to mobilize all your forces and direct them to solve the problem. When emotional stress becomes constant, the body loses its calmness and fails in the form of breakdowns or mental disorders. Sedatives for the nervous system of an adult help restore emotional balance. They have the following effects on the body:

Strengthening braking processes in the cortex and subcortex of the brain, which reduces the level of excitability of the nervous system. As a result, attacks of irritability, aggression, excessive tearfulness, and conflict disappear.
Normalization of the autonomic and central nervous system (CNS). It helps to get rid of hand tremors, high anxiety, sweating. Also, after taking sedatives, spasms in the intestines disappear, the heartbeat normalizes.
Eliminate sleep problems. It becomes easier for a person to fall asleep, but the medicine does not disturb his normal physiological rhythms. This is the advantage of sedatives over sleeping pills, which make it easier to fall asleep due to the effect on the cerebral cortex.

Classification

Several different categories of drugs have sedative properties. They differ in the mechanism and strength of action on the nervous system and the body as a whole. The form of release of sedative drugs is also different: drops, teas, herbal preparations, solutions, tablets, capsules. They are conditionally divided into the following groups:

Group name	Indications for use	Peculiarities
Combined	Anxiety, fatigue, irritability, inner tension.
vegetable	All manifestations of anxiety.	Extracts or tinctures based on medicinal herbs.
	Aggression, irritability, sleep disorders.	They have strong sedative properties.
homeopathic	Neurosis, irritability, problems with falling asleep, apathy, psychosomatic disorders.
Antidepressants	Severe depressive states.	Quickly normalize the emotional background, improve mental state. Appointed only by a doctor.
Antipsychotics	Mental disorders.	Fast-acting, dispensed by prescription. They affect healthy areas of the brain, so they can lead to impaired brain activity.
Barbiturates	Epileptic seizures, convulsions, sleep disorders, disturbances in the process of falling asleep.	They differ in a serious effect on the nervous system, they are released only by prescription.
tranquilizers	Fear, panic attacks, increased anxiety.	These are dangerous toxic medicines that have many contraindications and side effects. They can be addictive.

vegetable origin

Herbal preparations are considered the most environmentally friendly. Flavonoids and alkaloids useful for the body are harmless in their composition. For this reason, herbal sedatives to stabilize the nervous system do not give such a big load on other organs: the liver, pancreas, biliary tract. Among other advantages of such drugs can be noted:

almost complete absence of contraindications;
minimal risk of side effects;
the ability to take a long time without interruption;
sedative effect comparable to taking antidepressants or sleeping pills.

There are few downsides to herbal medicines. If you buy such a remedy in the form of tea, you will have to brew and drink it daily. This can be tiring, especially for a working person. Another disadvantage of all herbal preparations is the interaction with pharmacological drugs. This can enhance certain properties of medicinal herbs and cause intoxication or overdose. The following plants are used in herbal remedies:

Valerian. Available in the form of tinctures, tablets, teas. An example is the capsules Valevigran, Antistress, Dream Interpretation. They reduce the excitability of the nervous system, accelerate falling asleep.
Peony. It comes in the form of tincture and tablets. They are recommended for vegetovascular dystonia and neurasthenia. Peony gently acts on the central nervous system, helps to resist against the effects of external factors.
St. John's wort. Included in Neuroplant, Deprim, Negrustin. They exhibit sedative properties similar to those of an antidepressant.
Passion flower (passiflora, evergreen liana). Contained in tablets and syrup Alora. Provides anticonvulsant, antispasmodic action. Suitable for women during menopause.
Motherwort. The pharmacy sells tablets with an extract of this plant, teas, lily of the valley-motherwort drops. Their action is similar to the effect of valerian preparations.

Combined herbal preparations

Preparations with a combined composition are more effective because they contain several active ingredients. Popular in this category are the following tools:

Phytosed. Available in the form of drops based on hops, coriander, lemon balm, oats, sweet clover and motherwort. The drug is recommended for fatigue, anxiety, sleep problems.
Fitosedan. This is a herbal collection of sweet clover, motherwort, licorice, thyme, mint, oregano, valerian. It is effective for high blood pressure, nervous excitability, sleep disorders and migraines.
Novo-passit. Contains extracts of passionflower, valerian, hops, guaifenesin, hawthorn, lemon balm, elderberry. The collection of these herbs helps with stress, mild neurasthenia with headache, unreasonable fears.
Dormiplant. This is a remedy for the nervous system based on lemon balm, valerian and ethanol. Available in the form of tablets that help with sleep problems and nervousness.
Persen. It is considered one of the best sedatives for the nervous system. Includes a combination of valerian, mint, lemon balm. Persen helps eliminate anxiety, normalize sleep, and alleviate the course of depression.

Alcohol-based herbal preparations

There is a group of herbal preparations, the composition of which includes alcohol. They are more effective in reducing the excitability of the nervous system. Most alcoholic sedatives come in the form of drops. Examples of them are:

Valocordin. Contains hop oil, peppermint, phenobarbital, bromisovaleric acid ester. Indications for use: insomnia, cardiac neurosis, anxiety and fear.
Corvalol. Contains phenobarbital, peppermint oil, ethyl bromoisovalerianate. It has a less powerful effect compared to Valocordin. It is used for vegetovascular dystonia, insomnia, cardiovascular disorders.
Valosedan. Effective with increased excitability of the central nervous system and stress. The action is due to the presence in the composition of valerian, belladonna, menthol, lily of the valley, sodium bromide.
Drops of Zelenin. Contains a mixture of lily of the valley, valerian, belladonna, levomenthol. It is indicated for spasms of the gastrointestinal tract, heart failure, loss of appetite, renal colic.

Bromides

These are bromine-based sedatives, represented by inexpensive tablets, potions and drops. Their action is aimed at eliminating the imbalance in the brain between the processes of inhibition and excitation. Plus drugs based on bromine - in their safety, but with prolonged uncontrolled use, intoxication of the body is possible.

Any bromide can also be used as a sedative for nerves for men, since bromine does not affect libido and sexuality. Examples of such sedatives are:

Bromocamphor. Contains camphor bromide. It has a beneficial effect on the nervous and cardiovascular systems, therefore it helps with pressure surges, tachycardia, sleep disorders, and anxiety.
Adonis Brom. Contains potassium bromide, glycoside of Adonis. It is indicated for violations of the heart rhythm, neurotic syndrome, vegetovascular dystonia. Adonis exhibits cardiostatic and sedative effects.

homeopathic

In addition to herbal ingredients, homeopathic sedatives contain sweeteners. These drugs are produced in the form of tablets intended for resorption. The action of drugs is aimed at reducing anxiety and relieving nervous tension. Effective homeopathic remedies are:

Calm down. Contains strychnos ignatia, cimicifuga racemosa, zincum isovalerianicum. It is effective for neurosis, irritability and irritability that affect the cardiovascular system.
Alora. Based on passionflower extract. It has a calming and anticonvulsant effect, therefore it helps against depression, insomnia, asthenia, and neurosis.
Nervochel. It is effective for neurosis during menopause, nervous excitability, sleep disturbances. Based on biologically active components of mineral, vegetable and animal origin. Some of them can cause allergies.

Strong sedatives for the nervous system

Tranquilizers have the strongest effect on the nervous system. These are sedatives from the category of psychotropic. In addition to a powerful sedative effect, they have anticonvulsant, anti-anxiety and hypnotic effects. After taking tranquilizers, fears disappear, psycho-emotional stress decreases. Examples of such agents are Diazepam, Phenazepam, Amitriptyline. These are potent tranquilizers that only a doctor can prescribe. There are also less powerful tools, such as:

Phenibut. Nootropic drug based on aminophenylbutyric acid. It stimulates mental activity, increases the resistance of the brain to the action of damaging factors.
Pantogam. Based on hopantenic acid. It has a nootropic effect, due to which it helps to increase the resistance of the brain to hypoxia, reduce motor excitability, and stimulate working capacity.
Afobazol. The active substance is the component of the same name. The action of Afobazole is aimed at reducing increased irritability. The advantage of the drug is the lack of influence on memory and attention.

Over the counter

Some sedatives can be bought without a doctor's prescription. These drugs are characterized by a minimum number of adverse reactions. In addition, they are not addictive. Examples of such funds are presented in the table:

Name of over-the-counter drug	Active ingredient	Action	Indications	Reception scheme
Zyprexa	Olanzapine	Neuroleptic, antiemetic.	Schizophrenia, bipolar affective psychosis, chronic form of delusional disorders.	10 mg 1 time per day. It is possible to increase the dosage up to 20 mg.
Aminazine	Chlorpromazine	Antiemetic, hypotensive, antihistamine, antipsychotic.	Alcoholic psychosis, persistent hiccups, nausea, indomitable vomiting, itchy dermatoses, psychomotor agitation.	25-100 mg for 1-4 doses.
Leponex	Clozapine	Sedative, antipsychotic, antihistamine.	Psychosis, schizophrenia.	2-3 times a day, 50-200 mg.
Mazeptil	Thioproperazine	Antipsychotic, antiemetic, anticholinergic, hypotensive.	Schizophrenia, chronic hallucinatory psychosis, manic syndrome, bouts of polymorphic delirium.	The initial dose is 5-10 mg per day. Then every 2-3 days it is increased by 5 mg until reaching 30-40 mg.

Calming agents for depression and neurosis

In medicine, depression is understood as a mental disorder, which is accompanied by a lack of mood, impaired thinking and a pessimistic view of what is happening. Neurosis is a complex of hysterical, asthenic and obsessive manifestations. Against their background, there is a decrease in mental and physical performance. Sedative drugs for neurosis and depression can be selected from those presented in the table:

Name of the medication	Active ingredient	Action	Indications	Reception scheme
Grandaxin	Tofisopam	Anxiolytic.	Premenstrual syndrome, myopathies, myasthenia gravis, neurogenic muscular atrophy, alcohol withdrawal syndrome, neurosis, climacteric syndrome.	1-2 tablets daily 3 times.
Neuroplant	Hypericum extract	Antidepressant.	Depression, psychovegetative disorders, nervous tension, deterioration of physical condition.	2-3 times a day, 1 tablet.
Barboval	Alpha Bromoisovaleric Acid Ester, Phenobarbital, Alpha Bromoisovaleric Acid Ethyl Ester	Antispasmodic, coronary dilator, sedative, hypotensive.	Neurosis, angina pectoris, flatulence, intestinal colic, hysteria, tachycardia, arterial hypertension.	10-15 drops per reception 3 times a day.
Cipramil	Cytoprolam	Antidepressant.	Depression, panic and obsessive-compulsive disorders.	20 mg daily.

Sedatives for the nervous system of a teenager

Adolescents are especially susceptible to stress. For them, it can be associated with problems with peers or studies. In childhood, sedatives for the nervous system can also be taken, but they should be less strong and have not so many side effects. Among these funds are:

Name of the medication	Active ingredient	Action	Indications	Reception scheme
Pantogam	Hopantenic acid	Nootropic.	Neurotic disorders, cerebrovascular insufficiency, epilepsy, neurogenic changes that make urination difficult, perinatal encephalopathy, mental retardation.	For children from 3 years old - 250-500 mg 3-6 times a day.
	Chlordiazepoxide	Anticonvulsant, sedative, hypnotic, muscle relaxant, anxiolytic.	Neurosis, reactive depression, convulsive state, nervous tension, neurocirculatory dystonia.	5-10 mg up to 4 times daily.
Lorazepam	Lorazepam	Calming, muscle relaxant, anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, hypnotic.	Somatic disorders, neurosis, anxiety, sleep disturbance, increased irritability.	Half an hour before bedtime, 1-2 mg.
	Aminophenylbutyric acid	Nootropic, anxiolytic.	Dyssomnia, anxiety disorders, decreased emotional activity, vestibular dysfunction, stuttering, hyperactivity and tics in children.	0.75-1.5 g daily 3 times.

Sedatives during pregnancy and lactation

In a woman's life, a difficult period is pregnancy, when most drugs, including sedatives, cannot be taken. Medications can be used in extreme cases of increased anxiety. Only a doctor should choose a certain sedative for nerves for women during pregnancy. He may suggest to the patient:

Novo-passit;
drops of motherwort;
Persen;
Valerian;
a decoction of lemon balm or mint.

Pregnant women are recommended medicines based on herbal raw materials, because synthetic drugs have many side effects. This rule also applies to lactation. At this time, women are also subject to fears and anxieties, sleep disturbances and the effects of fatigue. You can relieve stress during breastfeeding with the help of tablets with an extract of valerian or motherwort. These herbal remedies gently affect the nervous system. Decoctions of mint or lemon balm and aromatherapy will have a positive effect on mother and child.

Price

The cost of a specific sedative will depend on the type of drug and where you buy it. Relatively inexpensive are herbal remedies. This is another advantage along with security. Examples of average prices for herbal and other sedatives are presented in the table:

Name of the drug	Price, rubles
Afobazole

Pantogam
Leponex
Zyprexa
Aminazine

The rhythm of life, stress, the flow of information make you have sedatives on hand. Which of them are safe for health and are allowed without a prescription?

Features of sedatives

A large group of drugs has a sedative effect. This includes sedatives and tranquilizers. To make the right choice yourself, be guided by the following criteria:

Given all the features of medicines, it is worth stopping the choice on light counterparts. Which sedative is the most effective and safest?

Herbal monopreparations

A special group are sedatives, which are based on the therapeutic effect of any one medicinal plant.

Herbs have been used in folk pharmacology for many centuries, and today they are recognized as official medicine.

Herbal monopreparations in small doses are allowed from childhood.

Such drugs have undeniable advantages:

they are effective;
safe;
inexpensive.

They can be classified as mild sedatives. But in combination with each other, the therapeutic result is enhanced.

The action of valerian

The sedative effect of drugs is based on the action of valerian. It is due to the composition of the medicinal plant. Rhizomes and roots contain essential oils and a number of acids.

As a sedative, valerian is prescribed for:

The sedative effect comes on slowly, but lasts long enough. If valerian is taken along with other sedatives, antispasmodics and sleeping pills, then it enhances their effect.

Scientists have proven that taking less than 100 mg of valerian root extract has no therapeutic effect.

You can buy medicine in the following forms:

Any of the funds is taken after meals several times a day.

The drug is contraindicated in case of hypersensitivity. It can affect the reaction speed, which is important to consider when managing complex devices. High dosage can cause weakness. Prolonged use causes constipation.

The use of motherwort

The nature of the action of motherwort herb is close to valerian preparations. Taking tinctures or tablets provides a complex effect: sedative, anticonvulsant, diuretic, cardiotonic, tonic.

Therefore, it is assigned when:

disorders of the nervous system;
sleep disorders;
arterial hypertension;
neuralgia.

Tablets are taken three times or four times, 1 piece each. Tincture drink 30-50 drops, diluted in a quarter cup.

The tincture contains 70% alcohol, therefore it is forbidden for children and patients with liver failure.

Preparations with motherwort, as well as with valerian, have a minimum of side effects.

When using it, allergic reactions are possible. When they appear, stop taking the medicine. Women should be careful during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Other monopreparations

Also have a calming effect:

St. John's wort, chamomile, mint, which are brewed and drunk as teas, have a slight calming effect. But it is a mistake to believe that herbal remedies can be taken uncontrollably for a long period.

Combination medicines

Pharmaceutical companies increase the sedative effect of drugs by combining several medicinal plants and synthetic substances at once. The following sedative drugs have proven their effectiveness:

These are just some of the strong, non-prescription quick-acting sedatives. Each of them has a list of side effects and contraindications that cause complications. Before taking it is important to read the instructions.

Synthetic sedatives

These are the latest drugs, the production of which uses the latest technology. These include:

In pharmacies, they are freely available and sold without a prescription.

The cost of sedatives

This is one of the decisive factors when buying a drug. After all, they take sedatives for a long time.

Name	Manufacturer	Release form	Active ingredient	Volume	Price
Valerian extract	Russia, various	Tablets 20 mg	Valerian extract	10 pcs 50 pcs	15-47 rubles 53-72 rubles
Valerian Extra	Russia, Biocor	Tablets 130 mg	Valerian root, motherwort	50 pcs	36 rubles
Valerian P	Russia, Parapharm	Dragee 205 mg	Valerian Root Powder, Vitamin C	50 pcs	42 rubles
Valerian tincture	Russia, various	Tincture	Valerian extract	25 ml	13-74 rubles
Motherwort	Russia, various	Tablets 14 mg	motherwort herb	10 pcs 50 pcs	40 rubles 55-117 rubles
Motherwort	Russia, various	Tincture	motherwort herb	25 ml	7-20 rubles
Motherwort	Russia, various	Grass, pack	motherwort herb	50 g	42 rubles
Peony extract	Russia, various	Tablets 150 mg	Peony extract	30 pcs	79 rubles
Germany, Crevel Meuselbach GmbH	Drops	Phenobarbital, ethyl bromisovalerianate, mint oils, hops	50 ml	251 ruble
Persen	Switzerland, Sandoz	Pills	Valerian, Melissa, Mint	20 pcs	230 rubles
Zelenin drops	Russia, various	Drops	belladonna, valerian, mint	25 ml	88 rubles
Novo-Passit	Israel, Teva	Solution		200 ml	329 rubles
Novo-Passit	Israel, Teva	Pills	Valerian, lemon balm, hawthorn, St. John's wort, hops, elderberry	10 pieces	240 rubles
Valemidin	Russia, various	Drops	Valerian, hawthorn, motherwort, diphenhydramine, mint	50 ml	184 rubles
Corvalol	Russia, various	Drops	Ethyl ester of alpha-bromoisovaleric acid, phenobarbital, sodium hydroxide, peppermint oil	50 ml	44 rubles
Russia, Pharmstandard	Pills	Morphodihydrochloride	60 pcs	384 rubles
Donormil	USA, UPSA	Tablets 15 mg	doxylamine succinate	30 pcs	344 rubles
Mebicar	Russia, various	Tablets 300 mg	Mebicar, povidone, magnesium stearate	20 pcs	280 rubles
Hydroxyzine Canon	Russia, Canonpharma	Tablets 25 mg	Hydroxyzine	25 pcs	286 rubles

There is a wide range of prices for sedatives. But besides the price and the result, people are concerned about the safety of the drug.

The influence of external unfavorable factors such as: stress, nervous and physical overload lead to an imbalance between the processes of excitation and inhibition of the nervous system, resulting in the development of stable neurosis, neurasthenia. Calming drugs normalize the nervous system, help restore lost balance. This article contains a list of sedative drugs that are dispensed in the pharmacy network without a prescription.

Modern drugs in this category are divided into four main groups: herbal (based on herbs), bromides, combined and tranquilizers (not considered, sold by prescription).

Herbal sedatives

They are one of the most inexpensive in terms of cost: they improve mood, reduce manifestations of depression, increase efficiency, relieve neurasthenic conditions, and normalize sleep. The list of sedatives in this group includes herbal medicines based on extracts from medicinal herbs.

List of herbal pills

1. "Deprim". Manufactured by: Sandoz Switzerland. The active ingredient is hypericin (an extract from St. John's wort). 300 mg / 30 pcs / 220 r.

2. "Valerian tab. film-coated". Produced by Pharmstandard-Tomsk. Active ingredient: valerian roots and rhizomes. The cost of 20 mg / 50 pcs. / 30 rubles.

analogue of a stronger action - "Valerian Forte". Producer company "Ozon" Price 40 mg / 50 pieces / 130 rubles.

All of the above medicines are drunk three to five times a day, 1 to 2 pieces after meals. "Valerian Forte" 1 piece 3 times a day. Duration of admission up to 10 days.

3. "Peony grass in a tab". Produced by: “Vifitech (Russia). 150 mg / 30 pcs / 77 rubles Take before meals twice a day. The course is from three weeks to a month.

List of herbal medicines - alcohol tinctures

1. "Valerian". Producer: "Flora of the Caucasus". Cost per bottle 25 ml / 22 rubles.

2. "Motherwort". Produced by: Tver pharmaceutical factory. 25ml/22 rub.

analogue of a stronger action "Motherwort Forte". Produced by "Evalar". Contains excipients: magnesium and vitamin B6. Drink 30-50 drops before meals 3-4 times a day. 0.5g / 40 pcs / 142 rubles

3. "Pion officinalis". Producer: Ecolab (Russia). Bottle 25ml/ 20 rub. The course is about a month, 30-40 drops three times a day.

4. Neuroplant. Producer "Doctor Wilmar Schwabe GmbH and Co" (Representation of Germany in Russia). The active substance is St. John's wort extract. 300 ml / 20 pcs. /388 r. Drink for a month three times a day.

5. Calming collection Fitosedan No2 in filter bags. Ingredients: herb licorice, valerian, mint, motherwort, hops. Producer: "ST - Medifarm". 20 pieces of 2 gr. / 83 rubles.

Combined sedative drugs

This section lists combination sedatives that have been shown to be effective to date. For their manufacture, natural medicinal raw materials and chemical components are used, which successfully complement and enhance the healing properties of medicinal herbs.

List of drugs in tablets

1. "Dormiplant". Herbal homeopathic remedy of lemon balm leaves and valerian root. Production: "German Homeopathic Union" (Germany). You can take 2 tablets twice a day, regardless of the meal.

2. "Novo-passit". A medicine containing elderflower extract, valerian, hawthorn fruit and guaifenesin. Producer: "Teva" (Israel). 30 pieces / 489 rubles. Reception with food 3 times a day, 2-3 pieces for two weeks.

3. "Persen". Production: Sandoz Switzerland. Based on lemon balm, mint, valerian. Available in two forms for daytime use "Persen" and for insomnia "Persen night", in packs of 10, 20, 40, 60 pieces. A pack of "Persen" in the amount of 20 pieces costs 225 rubles., "Persen night" in the same quantity costs 397 rubles.

4. "Corvalol in tab.". Production: "Pharmstandard". In a pack of 20 pieces / 135 rub.

List of combination medicines in the form of drops or solution

Dosages of drops according to the instructions for each person are selected individually and may vary depending on age, weight and type of disease.

1. "Valocordin". (Krevel Moiselbach GMBH - Germany). Contains peppermint and hop oil. Recommended for cardiac neurosis, irritability. Available in bottles of 20 and 50 ml. Price 20 ml / 124 rubles.

2. "Corvalol". In vials of 15/25/50 ml. Production: "Pharmstandard". Contains: phenobarbital and peppermint oil. The drug calms, normalizes the heart rhythm. The cost of drops is 25 ml / 22 rubles.

3. "Drops of Zelenin". Produced by: Moscow Pharmaceutical Factory. The composition includes tincture of belladonna, lily of the valley, valerian, levomenthol. Removes excessive nervous excitability, manifestations of vegetative-vascular dystonia. Attention! Children under 18 years of age are not allowed. Bottle 25 ml/84 r. Take strictly according to the instructions 30-40 drops three times a day.

4. "Valoserdin". Production: Moscow Pharmaceutical Factory. Contains peppermint oil, hop fruit extract. Bottles of 15, 25, 50 ml. The cost of 25 milliliters is 85 rubles.

5. "Novo-passit". Produced by: "Teva" Israel. Solution for oral administration, 100 ml / 213 r. or 200 ml / 320 rubles.

Sedative drugs - bromides

Medicines containing bromine have a strong sedative effect. When using the list of sedative bromide drugs, it is important to observe exact dosage specified in the instructions. The active substance is the anion of bromine. For a mild effect on the intestines, mucous starch is added to the drugs. Allergic reactions are possible. Bromine accumulates in the blood, the period of excretion from the body by only 50% is about two weeks.

Bromide preparations in the form of tablets

1. "Dobrokam". Produced by: Irbitsky KhFZ. Active ingredient: Bromocamphor. Take after meals strictly according to the instructions, the dosage depends on age. Course 10 -15 days. Pack of 30 pieces/153 rubles

2. "Adonis bromine". Producer: "Vifitech" Russia. Main active ingredient: Adonis extract, potassium bromide. Reception three times a day for 1 unit. The price of a package is 20 pieces / 70 rubles.

List of nootropic sedatives

The list includes two effective sedative drugs Tenoten and Glycine.,which not only normalize the psycho-emotional state, but also improve the functioning of the brain, stimulate memory and performance. In the daytime, they help to stay alert, do not cause drowsiness, and in the evening they contribute to easy falling asleep.

1. "Tenotin".Produced by: "Materia Medica" Russia. Release form homeopathic lozenges. Reception 2 times a day. The cost is 40 pcs / 215 rubles. 1-2 units before or after meals. Course 1-3 months.

2. "Glycine". Production: "Biotics" Russia. The active substance is glycine. For sublingual resorption. Reception three times a day for 1 unit from two weeks to a month. Price 50 pcs / 39 rubles.

In the list of sedative drugs, prices are indicated as of the date of writing the article - April 2017 (according to the monitoring data of large pharmacy chains). The review of drugs is posted for informational purposes only. Do not self-medicate!

The life of a modern person is not always full of pleasant events. Many of us periodically encounter situations that cause negative emotions, stressful situations, anxiety and fear. Some are optimistic about their problems, while others feel powerless and consider taking medications with a calming effect that will help normalize sleep, calm the nervous system, restore calmness and confidence as the only right way out. According to multiple studies, it has been established that about 90% of adults suffer from a nervous system disorder, and the cause of such indicators can be both physical and psychological problems that a person faces in everyday life. In order to get rid of anxiety, fears and other disorders of the nervous system, many resort to taking sedatives, but those that can be bought without a doctor's prescription. Most people do not consider it necessary to consult neurologists or psychologists, so they try to solve their problems on their own.

The pharmaceutical industry offers a fairly large range of sedatives that can be bought without a doctor's prescription, but such drugs are not potent, and often contain components of plant origin in their composition. If a person is looking for sedatives with a strong effect, then he needs to see a doctor, since there should be viscous indicators to take them. Without a doctor's prescription, sedative drugs have a moderate effect on the functioning of the nervous system, they are not addictive, and some of them can be used not only by adults, but also by children. Basically, drugs with a sedative effect normalize the work of the nervous and autonomic systems, reduce the heart rate, normalize sleep, eliminate panic attacks, and improve the general well-being of a person. When choosing any drug with a sedative effect, you need to pay attention to its composition, as well as carefully read the instructions for the drug.

Indications for the use of sedatives

Choosing any of the drugs that will help normalize the functioning of the nervous system, many opt for herbal medicines, which, despite their safety, have a pronounced sedative effect. Before taking such medicines, a person needs to make sure he needs them? The main indications for the use of sedatives are the following indications:

Increased irritability.
Emotional fatigue.
Excessive worry.
Tearfulness.
Sleep disturbance.
Chronic fatigue.
Decreased concentration.
Feelings of depression and dissatisfaction.
Violation of the heart rhythm as a result of psycho-emotional stress.

The intake of such drugs can be carried out with functional disorders of the nervous system, which manifested themselves against the background of psychological trauma, psychosis or neurosis. It is advisable to take such drugs for vegetative - vascular dystonia, which is characterized by panic attacks. However, it is important to remember that drugs that are dispensed without a doctor's prescription are not able to cope with serious diseases, they will only help to calm and normalize the nervous system, but will not cure psychoses, severe forms of depression or neuroses. Doctors in the field of neurology and psychiatry strongly do not recommend taking strong sedatives without prescribing them, since such drugs have a long list of contraindications and side effects, and the wrong dose of medication can even lead to death of a person.

Operating principle

Sedative drugs are often referred to as sedatives. How such drugs work directly depends on the composition, mechanism of action. Overwhelmingly, sedatives that can be bought without a doctor's prescription have the following effect on the human body:

They inhibit nervous reactions in the structures of the brain.
Reduce increased arousal.
Stabilize the work of the autonomic nervous system.
Normalize heart rhythm.
Reduce excessive sweating.
Relieve intestinal spasms.
Eliminate increased aggressiveness, irritability or tearfulness.
Normalize sleep.

It is important to understand that sedatives are not sleeping pills or those that affect the human psyche. Such drugs slow down the work of the cerebral cortex, increase resistance to various stimuli. Almost all drugs that have the above action enhance the effect of sleeping pills, as well as tranquilizers, painkillers and antipsychotics, therefore, when taken simultaneously, the dose of sedatives should be reduced to avoid possible contraindications.

Disorders in the functioning of the nervous system can have a different nature of origin, therefore, the choice of the drug, as well as its administration, must be approached with extreme care. The safest and most effective medicine will be the drug that the doctor will prescribe, but if there are no chronic diseases or severe disorders of the nervous system in the person’s history, then the reception can be carried out without prior consultation with a specialist.

If a person tries to buy a powerful sedative drug without a doctor's prescription, then his efforts will be in vain, since this is prohibited by the health system. An exception is the purchase of such drugs via the Internet, but when buying such drugs, you cannot be sure of their good quality, and uncontrolled use can even provoke a number of complications. It is important to understand that severe neurological or psychological diseases should be treated only under the supervision of a specialist, and taking potent drugs without a doctor's prescription can lead to serious and serious consequences. Therefore, with minor disturbances in the functioning of the nervous system, you can buy mild sedatives that will help to cope with various disorders without harm to health.

What are sedatives

In the register of sedatives, there are several groups of drugs that can be bought without a doctor's prescription, while getting rid of mild or moderate degrees of neurological and autonomic disorders. When buying medicines, it is important to understand that despite the fact that they are commercially available, any medicine has its own contraindications and side effects and must be taken strictly, observing the dosage.

Sedative drugs that will help bring the nervous system back to normal are available in different forms, have different compositions, are produced by different manufacturers, have different costs, but almost the same mechanism of action. In a pharmacy, such medicines can be bought in the form of tablets, drops, infusions, herbal preparations. There are several groups of sedative drugs of medium and moderately strong action, which can be bought at any pharmacy without a doctor's prescription.

Preparations based on herbal ingredients. The most common drugs with a minimum number of contraindications and side effects. The composition of such preparations may contain the root of valerian, motherwort, lemon balm. They have a fairly low cost, can be used for a long time. The intake of such drugs relieves nervous excitability, normalizes the heart rhythm, and improves sleep.
Combined drugs. Such drugs in their composition contain 2 or more active components of plant origin: Novo - grazes, Sedavit, Fitosed. The combination of plants allows you to enhance the effectiveness of the drug, make it stronger in case of disruption of the nervous system. The medicines may contain lemon balm, motherwort, hawthorn, valerian and other herbs. Such drugs in most cases contain medical alcohol, so their intake by children, as well as pregnant women, is contraindicated. Soothing preparations of combined action help to cope with insomnia, relieve mental and nervous strain, normalize sleep, and relieve chronic fatigue.
Alcohol-based sedatives. The most effective drugs that are in every home. Taking such medications will not only normalize the functioning of the nervous system, but will also help in violation of the heart. The most common include Corvalol, Barboval, Valocordin. Such drugs have a mild effect, calm the nerves, relieve vasospasm, normalize and improve sleep. It is forbidden to take such medicines for pregnant women, as well as children under 3 years old.

bromine preparations. They are rarely used to normalize the functioning of the nervous system, since they have a lot of contraindications, among which is a decrease in sexual activity in men. These drugs include Adonis bromine, Bromocamphor. It is not recommended to take extreme medicine without consulting a doctor.
Tranquilizers. Sufficiently powerful drugs with a pronounced sedative effect that relieve irritability, unreasonable fears, anxiety, tearfulness and insomnia. The most effective include Afobazole, Phenibut.
Homeopathic preparations. A group of drugs that can be used for a long time without disturbing the biochemical processes in the body. The composition of such medicines contains plants, as well as some sweeteners. Children and pregnant women can take such medicines, but in order to get a stable and lasting result, they need to be used for a long time: Edas, Calm, Nervochel, Notta and others.

Any of the above drugs can be bought without a doctor's prescription. All of them belong to sedative drugs, are well tolerated by the human body, are not addictive, and some of them have a fast action, which allows you to notice the therapeutic result within 10 minutes after taking.

List of over-the-counter sedatives

The choice of sedative drugs must be approached responsibly, because despite the safety and the ability to buy them without a prescription, each medicine has its own contraindications and side effects. If a person came for a consultation at a pharmacy, and not to a doctor, the following sedatives may be advised to him:

Fitosed. Oral solution based on herbal plants: lemon balm, motherwort, hops, hawthorn, coriander. Taking the drug will help to cope with insomnia, symptoms of mental stress and fatigue. It is not recommended to take the drug to children, as well as nursing mothers and pregnant women.

Novo-passit. Calming drug for the treatment of neurosis, relieves nervous excitement, improves sleep, strengthens the nervous system. The composition of the combined solution contains lemon balm, valerian, St. John's wort, hawthorn and other herbs. The drug is produced in two forms - tablets and a solution for internal use. It is forbidden to take the drug to children under 12 years of age, people with intestinal diseases, allergies, as well as during pregnancy and lactation.

Persen or Persen Forte. Two identical drugs with a pronounced sedative effect. The composition of Persen Forte contains more valerian, which distinguishes the two drugs. The drug allows you to quickly relieve nervous excitability, normalize sleep. Not recommended for hypotension, pregnancy, children under 3 years of age. The instructions for the drug informs that adults are recommended to take 1 tablet 3 times a day. The course is not more than 2 weeks.

Dormiplant. A preparation of plant origin, which contains valerian, lemon balm, and ethanol. The main indication for the use of the drug is sleep disturbance, increased nervousness. Contraindication to taking the drug is pregnancy, breastfeeding, as well as children. Taking the drug can slow down reactions, so it should be taken with caution by drivers.

Zelenin drops. One of the most popular and fast-acting drugs based on valerian, belladonna, lily of the valley tincture and levomenthol. The main indication for use is chronic heart failure. In addition, its reception is possible with increased nervous excitability, panic attacks and other disorders in the central nervous system. When using Zelenin drops, the recommended doses must be strictly observed, since with an increase in it, the risk of developing arrhythmia and hypertension increases.

Afobazole. A sedative drug that belongs to powerful tranquilizers. Taking the medicine allows you to eliminate increased irritability, relieve anxiety, tearfulness and insomnia. In addition, taking pills will eliminate tachycardia, rapid breathing, trembling and tremor, which appeared against the background of stressful situations.

Phenibut. A powerful drug with a pronounced sedative and sedative effect. Basically, this medicine belongs to nootropics, it allows you to eliminate the symptoms of asthenia, irritability, headache, emotional excitability and others. Taking the drug will increase mental and physical performance, improve memory, normalize sleep, and restore interest in life. This drug is often prescribed for neuroses, as well as for the treatment of nervous tics and stuttering in children. Children under 2 years of age, as well as pregnant women, should not use this drug.

Tenoten. A sedative drug that improves the emotional background, improves mood, eliminates irritability and nervous tension. Tenoten tablets do not cause drowsiness or addiction, they are often prescribed for children with increased excitability. In addition, tablets are indicated for psychosomatic diseases, autonomic disorders, neuroses.

Glycine. Regulator of metabolism in the nervous system. Taking the drug helps to improve brain function, eliminate psycho-emotional stress, reduce aggressiveness, and improves mood. Basically, it is recommended to take the drug for those people who, against the background of constant stress, are not able to restore their working capacity, and this medicine can also be used for adolescents who show their aggression.

Valerian tincture. One of the available drugs with a pronounced sedative effect. Valerian is part of many drugs, has a sedative effect, allows you to normalize sleep, reduce the symptoms of panic attacks. Valerian tincture cannot be attributed to potent sedatives, but often many people choose it.

Tranquilar. Anxiolytic agent, which is used in the treatment of neurosis, as well as neurosis-like conditions. Taking the drug allows you to eliminate emotional instability, fear, anxiety, eliminate irritation and nervousness.

Magnetrans. An anti-stress drug that helps eliminate magnesium deficiency in the body. It is known that it is magnesium that causes metabolic disorders, thereby provoking the appearance of physiological and psychological stress. Taking the drug will eliminate headaches, irritability, normalize the work of the heart, stabilize blood pressure, increase brain function. A good result can be obtained if you take Magnetrans with B vitamins.

All of the above drugs with a sedative effect can be bought at a pharmacy without a doctor's prescription. However, it is important to remember that they should be taken only according to indications, strictly observing the dosage of the drug. The pharmaceutical industry also offers other sedative drugs based on herbal ingredients or synthetic substances. If a person has pronounced disturbances in the functioning of the nervous system, he suffers from depression, psychosis or neuroses, it is worth excluding self-medication and consulting a specialist. Stronger sedative drugs can be prescribed by a doctor and only after making a final diagnosis and determining the main cause that provoked this or that disturbance in the functioning of the nervous system.

Application features

With the modern rhythm of life, it is difficult for many to do without sedatives, but it is important to note that taking them will not always solve the problem, but only temporarily will help stabilize the general condition. Many doctors advise not to get involved in sedatives, but to use them only in extreme cases. Some drugs, even those available without a prescription, contain substances that, when taken for a long time, have a negative effect on the stomach, liver and other internal organs. With prolonged use of any sedative or an increase in its dose, drug dependence may appear, which will lead to the fact that a person will take this or that medicine without need, while increasing the dosage each time.

If the purpose of taking sedatives is temporary irritability, stressful situations or some kind of experienced stress, then you can take such a drug, but when a person has depression, psychoses or constant attacks of aggression, self-medication should be excluded, and only a qualified doctor can help the person himself.

When taking any sedative, you need to follow the dosages indicated in the instructions, but it is better to consult a doctor, because the body of each person is individual and may react differently to a particular drug.

Anxiety and restlessness occur in 98% of adults, and the causes of these feelings are often difficult to determine. This indicates disturbances in the functioning of the nervous system and possible neurosis.

Often, anxieties and fears are accompanied by insomnia, nervous tics, arrhythmias, and other unpleasant symptoms. As a rule, it is very difficult to get rid of this without auxiliary means, and then we turn to grandmother's recipes or pharmaceutical preparations. What over-the-counter medications can help you calm down?

Afobazole

This domestically produced drug is not just a sedative, it is considered a mild tranquilizer that successfully fights anxiety symptoms. It is prescribed for anxiety that does not pass naturally, severe stress, fears, symptoms of VVD, neurosis or neurasthenia, as well as for heavy smokers who are having a hard time quitting nicotine.

The mechanism of action of Afobazole is based on the activation of intracellular proteins of the nervous system - sigma, which in turn restore GABA receptors (due to a violation in their work, anxiety often arises). This process normalizes the system of protection of the human nervous system from stress. Traditional tranquilizers act on GABA receptors directly, which is why Afobazole is considered a mild sedative that can be bought without a special prescription.

The medicine is not addictive, does not affect the feeling of cheerfulness, does not cause drowsiness, and does not slow down thought processes, like many other sedative medicines. Concentration of attention and working capacity during its reception remain at the usual level.

It is recommended to use these tablets three times a day, 1 piece (10 mg), in case of strong negative feelings, the dose can be doubled. The course is at least a week, on average - 2-4 weeks. Contraindications include pregnancy, breastfeeding, age under 18 and the presence of hypersensitivity to the components of the drug. The price in pharmacies starts from 314 rubles. and may be higher.

Glycine

So often prescribed by doctors, white sucking tablets Glycine can be purchased independently. The active substance in this drug - aminoacetic acid glycine - is not a tranquilizer or sedative, but a regulator of metabolism in the nervous system. He helps:

improve brain function;
relieve psycho-emotional stress in stressful situations;
reduce aggression and conflict;
normalize sleep and falling asleep;
improve mood and reduce the degree of destruction of the central nervous system from alcohol.

Glycine is prescribed to people whose performance and general condition have deteriorated due to stress, as well as to children and adolescents who show their aggression too much. It is often needed by stroke survivors.

However, a doctor's prescription is not required to purchase it.

The use of Glycine is as follows: one tablet twice or thrice a day. At the same time, it is impossible to swallow and drink it whole, it is necessary to gnaw or dissolve. The optimal course is 2-4 weeks. For children under 3, the dose should be halved. If a person has sleep disorders, then the last daily tablet should be sucked 20 minutes before it. The price of Glycine fluctuates in the range of 25-50 rubles.

Novo-Passit

Tablets and syrup Novo-Passit, like Persen, obtained on the basis of herbs, only there are more components here:

medicinal valerian;
passionflower;
medicinal lemon balm;
hawthorn flowers and leaves;
St. John's wort;
hop seedlings;
black elderberry flowers.

Novo-Passit also contains guaifenesin, which has a slight tranquilizing property. In general, the combination drug has a calming effect, relieves feelings of anxiety and anxiety, and makes it easier to fall asleep. It is prescribed for prolonged psycho-emotional stress, neurotic disorders, insomnia, migraines and headaches from nerves, symptoms of VVD and dermatological diseases with itching.

Review of Elena T. for Novo-Passit:

“Use carefully, it can increase depression. From insomnia and feelings of anxiety, of course, good. It is better to take a small dose at first, and then increase to the recommended one. But if there are depressive thoughts, tearfulness, depression and a desire to commit suicide, immediately abandon this drug. Stay healthy!".

Adults and adolescents should take one tablet or 5 ml of syrup three times a day before meals. If nausea occurs, then the intake can be combined with a meal. If there is a feeling of fatigue and lethargy, then the dose is halved in the morning and afternoon. The syrup can be diluted with water in a small volume. The cost of the drug is 160 rubles. and higher.

Do not take medicine for myasthenia gravis, under the age of 12 and in the presence of intolerance to any component of the drug. It should be used with caution by pregnant and lactating women, as well as in violation of the liver, epilepsy or brain injury. Drinking alcohol at the same time as Novo-Passit is prohibited, and sunbathing should be reduced to a minimum. During treatment, it is also necessary to avoid activities that require concentration, as the drug reduces it.

Valerian

Valerian root tincture is one of the most famous sedatives you can buy on your own. Cheap and cheerful, as they say. Its effect is sedative, it manifests itself slowly and weakly, but steadily. Valerian is useful for sleep disorders, panic attacks, hyperexcitability and anxiety, disorders of the cardiovascular system and gastrointestinal tract.

This medicine is indicated for adults to drink 20-30 drops 3-4 times a day, while to soften the specific taste it is slightly diluted with water, and then washed down with it. Valerian children need as many drops as they are old. The price of the drug starts from 10 r.

However, this simple remedy has several important contraindications and must be used with caution. You should not drink it with other sleeping pills or sedative medicines, their effect from valerian will increase. Pregnant and lactating women are not allowed to take, the same applies to people with individual intolerance to any component of the drug. In chronic enterocolitis, you should not “self-prescribe” valerian for yourself, consult your doctor. And long-term use of valerian tincture reduces psychomotor reactions, so you have to be careful when working with mechanisms or while driving.

Persen

This is a preparation based on herbs - lemon balm, mint and valerian. It is released in the form of tablets or capsules. The action of Persen is twofold - sedative and antispasmodic. It is prescribed for too strong nervous excitability and anxiety, insomnia and signs of irritability.

The recommended dose of the drug is one tablet 2-3 times a day or a capsule twice a day for adults, and for children under 12 only tablets are allowed - one 2-3 times a day. The course of the drug should not exceed one and a half months. The pharmacy price for Persen starts from 274 rubles.

It is contraindicated to drink the drug for children under 3, as well as for people with low blood pressure and hypersensitivity to the elements of the drug. Also, you should not mix it with taking other sedatives, hypnotics and pressure-lowering drugs, as Persen enhances their effect. Pregnant and lactating women without a doctor's prescription are highly discouraged.

It is not so difficult to deal with the symptoms of VVD, a feeling of fatigue and anxiety: it is enough to distract yourself from negative thoughts and do something interesting, take a break from workload and “patch up” the central nervous system with some kind of sedative. However, if the help from the first aid kit does not help within a week, it is better to consult a doctor.