Patient leaflet - Vitabiotics Sleepnite Valerian tablets
1. WHAT THIS PRODUCT IS AND WHAT IT
IS USED FOR
This is a traditional herbal medicinal product used for the temporary relief of sleep disturbances and mild anxiety. This is based on traditional use only.
2. BEFORE YOU TAKE THIS PRODUCT
Do not take this product if you:
If you take too much of this product (overdose)
Are pregnant or breast-feeding
If you take more than the recommended dose, speak to a doctor, pharmacist or qualified healthcare practitioner and take this leaflet with you.
- Are allergic to any of the ingredients (see section 6)
- Are under the age of 18 years
Already take a medicine which makes you drowsy
If you forget to take this product
Already take a medicineto help you sleep, or for anxiety or that makes you feel sleepy The effects of this product may be increased by alcohol. Excessive use of alcohol should therefore be avoided.
Continue to take your usual dose at the usual time, it does not matter if you have missed a dose.
If you have any questions, or are unsure about anything, please ask your doctor, pharmacist or qualified healthcare practitioner.
Driving and operating machinery
Valerian may make you feel drowsy or dizzy. If affected do not drive or operate machinery.
- 4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
3. HOW TO TAKE THIS PRODUCT For mild anxiety:
Like all medicines, this product can have side-effects, although not everybody gets them. The following side effects have been reported:
Take one tablet twice a day.
For sleep disturbances:
- Nausea (feeling sick)
Take 1 to 2 tablets half an hour before bedtime. Swallow the tablets whole with some water or other liquid. Do not chew.
- Vomiting
- Abdominal Cramps
4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS (CONTINUED)
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhoea
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Nightmares or vivid dreams
If these persist for more than a few days or become troublesome, stop taking this product.
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in the package leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
5. HOW TO STORE THIS PRODUCT
Do not use your tablets after the expiry date. The expiry date is printed on the box and the blister pack. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Do not store above 25°C. Store in the original packaging. Keep the tablets out of sight and reach of children.
Keep your tablets in the packaging until it is time to take them.
Medicines should not be disposed of via waste water or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help protect the environment.
6. FURTHER INFORMATION
Each film coated tablet contains 350mg of extract (as dry extract) from Valerian root (Valeriana officinalis L.) (equivalent to 1050mg – 1750mg of Valerian root). Extraction Solvent: Ethanol 60% v/v. This product also contains the following ingredients:
Excipients in the extract:
Maltodextrin, Silica Colloidal Anhydrous.
Tablet Core:
Maltodextrin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Croscarmellose Sodium, Stearic Acid, Silica Colloidal Hydrated & Magnesium Stearate.
Tablet Coating:
Hypromellose (E464), Titanium Dioxide (E171), Copper Chlorophyllin, Glycerol.
This product is available in 30, 60 and 90 tablets. Not all pack sizes are marketed. If you would like further information about this product or for large print, Braille or audio version please contact:
Traditional Herbal Registration Holder: Vitabiotics Ltd, 1 Apsley Way, London NW2 7HF Telephone: 020 8955 2662
Manufacturer:
Thompson & Capper Ltd, Hardwick Road, Astmoor, Runcorn, Cheshire WA7 1PH.
Traditional Herbal Registration Number: THR 00387/0057
This leaflet was revised in October 2023.
Certification Mark
THRTM