Swissmedic-approved patient information

Hova® film-coated tablets

Herbal medicine

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What is Hova film-coated tablets and when is it used?

Hova is a combination of extracts from valerian and hops, to which calming, tension-relieving and, in some cases, antispasmodic properties are attributed.

Hova is used for nervous-related sleep disorders as well as when restless and nervous

used.

What should be considered?

When stopping the Medical help should be sought for complaints over a month.

When should Hova film-coated tablets not be taken?

Hova can be used in the event of hypersensitivity not be applied to one of the ingredients (see composition).

The simultaneous use of other sedatives or sleeping pills or alcohol does not make sense and should therefore be avoided.

Inform your doctor , pharmacist or druggist or your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you

- suffer from other diseases,

- have allergies or

- other medicines ( also take self-bought ones!

Can Hova film tablets be taken during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Based on the previous Experience has shown that there is no known risk for the child when used as intended. However, systematic scientific investigations have never been carried out. As a precaution, you should avoid taking medicines during pregnancy and breastfeeding or ask your doctor, pharmacist or druggist for advice.

How do you use Hova film-coated tablets?

Adults and adolescents:

Trouble falling asleep due to nervousness: 2 tablets about half an hour before bedtime.

In case of restlessness, nervousness: 3 x 1 tablet daily.

Children from school age:

In case of sleep disorders caused by nervousness: 1 tablet about half an hour before Going to bed.

In case of restlessness, nervousness: 1 tablet 1 to 2 times a day.

The tablets should be taken whole with some liquid.

Follow the dosage given in the package leaflet or as prescribed by your doctor. If you think the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What side effects can Hova film tablets have?

Rarely allergic reactions (skin itching, rashes). In this case, consult a doctor! If you notice any side effects that are not described here, you should inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What else should be observed?

Store at room temperature (15-25 °C) and protected from light and moisture.

Keep medicines out of the reach of children.

You can get more information from your doctor, pharmacist or druggist

or druggist

What's on in Hova Film-coated tablets contain?

1 film-coated tablet contains: Dry extracts of valerian root (4-7:1), extractant ethanol 70% (v/v) 200 mg, hop cones (4-8:1), extractant methanol 40% (v /v) 45.5mg; Dyes: quinoline yellow (E 104), indigotine (E 132). This preparation contains additional excipients.

Approval number

51838 (Swissmedic)

Where can you get Hova film-coated tablets? What packs are available?

Hova is available in pharmacies and drugstores without a doctor's prescription.

A pack of Hova contains 30 or 60 tablets.

Authorization holder

Gebro Pharma AG, 4410 Liestal

This leaflet was last published in December 2006 by the Medicines Agency (Swissmedic) checked.