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Persen Forte is a herbal medicine with sedative properties. The composition of Persen Forte contains extracts of valerian root, lemon balm leaves and mint leaves. It should be used strictly according to the doctor’s instructions or the information contained in the leaflet. Persen Forte is recommended during mild nervous tension and difficulties in falling asleep.
Persen Forte – composition
Persen Forte capsule contains dry plant extracts, they are:
- 87,5 mg of valerian root dry extract;
- 17,5 mg of lemon balm dry extract;
- 17,5 mg of dry extract of peppermint leaves.
Moreover, in the composition of the drug Persen Forte There are also auxiliary substances, such as: magnesium oxide, lactose monohydrate, talc, anhydrous colloidal silica and magnesium stearate.
In turn, the capsule shell consists of gelatin, red iron oxide (E 172), yellow iron oxide (E 172) and titanium dioxide (E 171).
Persen Forte – action
Persen Forte is a herbal medicine that is indicated for use in mild states of nervous tension and difficulty falling asleep. Persen Forte contains extracts of valerian root, lemon balm leaves and mint leaves, which can be found in most sedative medications.
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Persen Forte – contraindications
It should be remembered that even if there are indications for the use of the drug, it may not always be used. The main contraindication to the use of Persen Forte is hypersensitivity, i.e. allergy to the active substances of the drug, i.e. plant extracts from valerian root, lemon balm leaves and mint leaves, as well as menthol or any other ingredient of the drug.
Persen Forte – precautions
Before start Persen please consult your doctor. People with gallstone disease or any other disease of the bile ducts due to mint leaves should be especially careful when using the drug. In addition, people struggling with gastroesophageal reflux should not use them or should avoid taking them, because Persen Forte may aggravate heartburn-related ailments.
It should also be remembered that the drug is not recommended for use in children under 12 years of age.
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Persen Forte – interactions
Before starting treatment with Persen Forte, inform your doctor about all medicines you are taking, including those without a prescription, which you are taking, are taking or are about to start using. People planning to start using Persen Forte should therefore remember not to use the drug simultaneously with synthetic sedatives.
Persen Forte is in the form of capsules that can be taken regardless of meals, but remember not to combine the drug with alcohol. In addition, pregnant and breastfeeding women, and women who suspect that they may be pregnant and plan to become pregnant, should consult their doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment with Persen. At the same time, it is not recommended to use the drug in this group of patients. This is due to the lack of data on the safety of the drug. It is necessary to exercise extreme caution. The drug has no effect on fertility.
People driving motor vehicles and operating machines should be careful as the drug may impair the ability to perform these activities. Ideally, these people should refrain from driving or operating machinery while they are taking this medicine.
Allergy sufferers should also bear in mind that the drug contains lactose. People who are intolerant to certain sugars should therefore exercise caution. These people should consult their doctor before starting the drug.
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Persen Forte – dosage
Persen Forte should be used according to the information contained in the leaflet or the doctor’s or pharmacist’s instructions. Any doubts related to the use of the drug should be clarified with a doctor or pharmacist.
Persen Forte capsules should be taken orally. The drug can be taken regardless of the time of meals and washed down with a small amount of water.
Dosage for adults (including the elderly) and children over 12 years of age is as follows:
- mild states of nervous tension: 1 or 2 capsules 2 to 3 times a day;
- difficulty falling asleep: 2 capsules 1-2 hours before going to bed.
Patients may take a maximum of 6 capsules per day. If the symptoms worsen or do not improve despite the use of the drug, the patient should consult a doctor. The healing effect of the drug Persen Forte it should be within 2-4 weeks.
In case of omission of Persen Forte dose do not take a double dose of the drug to make up for the missed dose.
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Persen Forte – overdose
In the case of taking a higher dose of Persen Forte than 6 capsules, the patient should consult a physician or pharmacist. Be careful as tiredness, abdominal cramps, chest tightness, dizziness, trembling hands and pupil dilation. Symptoms of an overdose of Persen Forte they disappear after 24 hours. If after this time your symptoms worsen or do not improve, see your doctor as soon as possible.
There are no data on overdoses of lemon balm leaves and mint leaves.
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Persen Forte – side effects
Persen Forte, like any drug, may cause certain side effects, but it should be remembered that they will not occur in everyone. In addition, most often the benefits of using a given preparation outweigh the risks associated with side effects.
Side effects are related to:
- Valerian root preparations that may cause gastrointestinal symptoms, such as nausea and abdominal cramps;
- peppermint, which may aggravate the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux, mainly heartburn.
The frequency of these side effects is not known from the available data.
Persen Forte – storage
Persen Forte should be kept out of the sight and reach of children. The drug should not be used after the expiry date. The expiry date of Persen Forte is shown on the box and on the blister after the abbreviation EXP. Also note that the expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Also, be sure to lek Percent Forte it has not been disposed of via wastewater or household waste with the environment in mind. It is best to throw the drug into special containers that can be found in pharmacies.
Before use, read the leaflet, which contains indications, contraindications, data on side effects and dosage as well as information on the use of the medicinal product, or consult your doctor or pharmacist, as each drug used improperly is a threat to your life or health. Do you need a medical consultation or an e-prescription? Go to halodoctor.pl, where you will get online help – quickly, safely and without leaving your home. Now you can use e-consultation also free of charge under the National Health Fund.