Patient leaflet - Neurexan tablets
1. What Neurexan is and what it is used for
Neurexan is a homeopathic medicinal product used within the homeopathic tradition for the supportive treatment of nervous restlessness and associated sleep disturbances.
2. What you need to know before you take Neurexan
Do not take Neurexan
- if you are allergic to the active substances or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).
Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor, pharmacist or qualified healthcare practitioner before 
taking Neurexan.
This product is intended for the supportive treatment of nervous restlessness and associated sleep disturbances. If you have symptoms of depression, you should consult your doctor or qualified healthcare practitioner.
Other medicines and Neurexan
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines.
Neurexan is not reported to affect any other medicines.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
This product should not be used in pregnancy or breast-feeding unless advised by your doctor.
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
Driving and using machines
This product is not reported to affect driving or operating machines. How ever, do not drive or use machines if you feel sleepy.
Neurexan contains lactose
If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicinal product.
3. How to take Neurexan
Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor, pharmacist or healthcare practitioner has told you. Check with your doctor, pharmacist or healthcare practitioner if you are not sure. The recommended dose is:
Adults and 1 tablet 3 times daily.
the elderly If needed, 1 tablet can be taken every ½ to 1 hour,
up to 12 times for the first 24 hours. Then continue with the standard dose.
Do not take more than the recommended dose.
Use in children and adolescents
Not recommended for use in children or adolescents under 18 years. Method of use
Dissolve the tablet in your mouth at least 30 minutes before meals.
Duration of use
If the condition worsens or if symptoms do not improve within 7 days, consult a doctor or qualified healthcare practitioner.
If you take more Neurexan than you should
If you take more than the recommended dose and feel unwell, contact your doctor.
If you forget to take Neurexan
Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose. Just take your next dose at the usual time.
If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor, pharmacist or qualified healthcare practitioner.
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4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
There have been a small number of post-marketing reports of:
allergic reactions with symptoms such as
- skin rash
- itching
- hives
The frequency of these effects is not known.
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at
www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard.
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
5. How to store Neurexan
- Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. • Do not use if seal is broken.
- Store in the original container.
- Use within 1 year after first opening.
- Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after “EXP”. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. • Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help to protect the environment.
6. Contents of the pack and other information
What Neurexan contains
The active substances of one Neurexan tablet are:
Avena sativa 4X
Coffea arabica 14X
Passiflora incarnata 4X
Zincum isovalerianicum 6X
The other ingredients are:
lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate
What Neurexan looks like and contents of the pack
Neurexan tablets are white to yellow white round, flat with bevelled edges.
The tablets are supplied in a polypropylene container with tamper-evident polypropylene cap, in a cardboard box. Packs contain either 50 or 100 tablets.
NR Holder and Manufacturer
Biologische Heilmittel Heel GmbH
Dr.-Reckeweg-Str. 2-4
76532 Baden-Baden, Germany
Phone: 0049 (0)7221 501 00
Fax: 0049 (0)7221 501 210
E-Mail: info@heel.de
This leaflet was last revised in 06/2015.
A copy of this Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) for the blind or partially sighted may be obtained from http://xpil.medicines.org.uk/