Fixed Combinations of Passionflower herb, Valerian root, and Lemon Balm
Published May 25, 1991
Name of Drug
Fixed combinations of passionflower herb, valerian root, and lemon balm.
Composition of Drug
Fixed combinations consisting of:
Passionflower herb corresponding to November 11, 1985 ( B. Anz. p. 14335);
Valerian root corresponding to May 6, 1985 ( B. Anz. p. 4953);
Lemon balm corresponding to November 1, 1984 ( B. Anz. p. 13327);
and their preparations in effective dosage.
Uses
Conditions of unrest, difficulty in falling asleep due to nervousness.
Contraindications
None known.
Side Effects
None known.
Interactions with Other Drugs
None known.
Dosage
Unless otherwise prescribed:
The individual components must each be present at 30 - 50 percent of the daily dosage given in the monographs for the individual herbs.
Mode of Administration
Comminuted drug for teas and other galenical preparations for oral intake.
Actions
A sedative, sleep-promoting effectiveness is documented for preparations of lemon balm, passionflower herb, and valerian root. Pharmacological tests for the effectiveness of the fixed combination are not available.
Effects on Operators of Vehicles or Machinery
Medications with sleep-promoting actions can change the ability to react, so that participation in traffic or operation of machinery is impaired, even when taken under strict direction.
This action is enhanced in combination with alcohol.
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