11 best sleeping pills without a prescription

As you know, in a dream a person spends a third of his life, And therefore it is natural that a good and full sleep is the key to full wakefulness. That is why pharmacies have a large number of different prescription and non-prescription drugs to normalize sleep. And if it is rather difficult to get a prescription for a sleeping pill, OTC sleeping pills can be purchased at almost any pharmacy and at any price. Consider what are the most popular and effective non-prescription hypnotic drugs in pills, in liquid form in syrups and drops, and what are common folk methods that can be quite inexpensive. Finally, at the conclusion of the ranking, we will look at a rather ambiguous group of sleeping pills that are not recommended to buy, or, in any case, we should not begin to fight insomnia with their help.

Top sleeping pills rating without a prescription

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
The best non-prescription sleeping pills in the form of tablets and capsules	1	Melaxen	451 ₽
	2	Glycine	94 ₽
	3	Donormil	293 ₽
	4	Persen - Forte	374 ₽
The best non-prescription hypnotics in drops and syrup	1	Corvalol	175 ₽
	2	New - Passit	196 ₽
	3	Tincture of a peony evading	42 ₽
The best hypnotic decoctions and infusions, folk remedies	1	Phyto sedan collection soothing number 2	78 ₽
	2	Infusion of lemon balm	89 ₽
	3	Chamomile tea, honey, milk and lemon juice	-
	4	Sleeping pills and bouquet	-

The best OTC sleeping pills in the form of tablets and capsules

Let's start the rating of popular over-the-counter sleeping drugs with pills. Of course, tablets are absorbed much slower than syrups, tinctures and drops, but it is among the tablets that the most potent over-the-counter sleeping pills are found. And let's start the rating of popular pills with Melaxen, a means that regulates circadian rhythms.

Melaxen

Rating: 4.9

Melaxen can be bought at almost any pharmacy, but it is quite an effective drug. It is known that in humans there is the pineal gland, or the epiphysis. Epiphysis produces a special hormone melatonin, which regulates the rhythms of sleep and wakefulness, otherwise it is called the sleep hormone. The influx of melatonin into the blood of a normal healthy person causes a feeling of drowsiness and calms. Therefore, the preparation contains artificial synthetic hormone melatonin in the amount of 3 mg per tablet. This is a full-fledged analogue of natural melatonin, which is synthesized from plant materials.

Taking one pill speeds up bedtime and improves the quality of dreams, nightly awakenings become less frequent, and there are no unpleasant sensations in the morning. Melatonin intake is indicated not only for insomnia, but also to restore circadian rhythms, for example, for a quick flight to a sharply different time zone, when the so-called jetlag effect appears. Apply Melaxen must be half an hour before the planned sleep. Patients are advised to take no more than 1 tablet, and for a planned flight to another time zone, the drug should be started one day before the flight and within 3-5 days after it.You should take no more than 2 tablets per day. You are letting this sleeping pill by the American company Unipharm Incorporated, and a minimum package of 12 tablets will cost you, starting at 500 rubles.

Advantages and disadvantages

In the body, synthetic melatonin disintegrates very quickly, and therefore it is almost impossible to cause an overdose effect. Good sleep occurs not at all because medicine circulates in the body during the night. On the contrary, when the patient falls asleep, there is no longer any melatonin in the body. That is why there is a physiological, normal sleep. Therefore, a very important advantage is the full wakefulness after waking up, including the possibility of driving a car. But this drug has contraindications. These are pregnancy and lactation, severe damage to the liver and kidneys, blood diseases, autoimmune pathology. It is important that while the treatment is taking place, it is undesirable for the patient to sunbathe, stay in bright sunlight, and in women, Melaxen can cause a weak contraceptive effect, therefore it is not recommended when planning pregnancy.

Glycine

Rating: 4.8

Glycine is the simplest amino acid that we absorb with various protein products. But in a purified form, it is able to affect the so-called GABA - the ergic structures of the brain, in which it is a mediator of inhibitory action. Glycine is available in simple tablets, and for sublingual (sublingual use), and it is necessary to use it only at bedtime. To improve the absorption of the drug you need to put a pill or two under the tongue, and slowly dissolve. Glycine has a sweet taste, and some even like it. Glycine produces a very large number of firms, the dosage of the drug in one tablet is about 0.1 g, and a pack of 100 tablets costs no more than 80 rubles. This is the most popular effective drug from pill forms for mild sleep disorders.

Advantages and disadvantages

Since Glycine is a component of many proteins and circulates in our blood, it is almost impossible to overdose, much less poison the drug. Along the way, if you apply it during the day, it has a slight sedative effect, relieves anxiety symptoms and is able to improve memory, especially during stress. It is widely used in various fields of medicine. The disadvantage of glycine is the fact that it is not able to cope with really pronounced sleep disorders. But at the same time the cost of sleeping pills is quite low, which leads to its widespread use. As for special sublingual tablets, 50 pieces in one package can be bought for 20 rubles. This is truly the most popular and popular drug.

Donormil

Rating: 4.7

This tool belongs to the prominent representatives of histamine receptor blockers. The antihistamine effect of this drug is mainly aimed at the appearance of general drowsiness, since its antiallergic effect is extremely weak. It is sold in ordinary and effervescent tablets, and is quite strong in rare bouts of insomnia, which can sometimes happen in healthy and strong people. To apply Donormil, or doxylamine succinate, it is necessary immediately before bedtime, dissolving one effervescent tablet in a glass of water or taking one regular tablet of square shape. The drug is not indicated for regular use, you can buy a package of 10 tablets for 125 rubles, and it is produced by the French company Bristol Myers Squibb.

Advantages and disadvantages

Perhaps the most unpleasant side effect of Donormil is a heavy and unpleasant feeling in the morning, heaviness in the head, drowsiness in the afternoon. That is why it can not be applied to those who will drive in the morning. In addition, Donormila there are common unpleasant phenomena that are characteristic of all antihistamines.This is dry mouth, possible irregularities and delayed urine outflow, palpitations and other effects. Since Donormil, taken with other medications, can have various effects, it is necessary to consult with your doctor before the initial intake. You should also avoid alcohol during treatment. As for the advantages of Donormil, the tablet, taken in effervescent form, acts fairly quickly and immerses a person in sleep, even when Glycine does not work. Donormil much stronger.

Persen - Forte

Rating: 4.7

Persen - Forte is a rather soft plant tranquilizer. It is with this drug that it is recommended to start treating mild sleep disorders. It consists of extracts of valerian, mint and lemon balm, this over-the-counter sleeping pill is available in brown capsules. In addition to sleep disturbances, Persen - Forte can be used for anxiety, neurosis, and increased excitability. In the typical case of insomnia, taking one capsule on average 40 minutes before sleep is recommended. This drug is manufactured by the pharmaceutical company LEK from Slovenia. The cost of one package of the drug in 40 capsules is an average of 320 rubles.

Advantages and disadvantages

The main advantage of Persen-Forte is its good hypnotic effect in case insomnia is associated with nervous experiences and increased excitability of the nervous system. In other cases, it may be ineffective. It is also very good that the morning after waking up you can safely get behind the wheel, the tool does not develop addiction, and it does not interact with other medications. Disadvantages - it should not be used in patients with various lesions of the liver, with gallstone disease and diseases of the biliary tract. Also, it should not be taken nursing and pregnant, and children under the age of 12 years.

The best non-prescription hypnotics in drops and syrup

All hypnotic drugs from this group tend to have a faster effect than tablet hypnotic drugs (except for Donormil effervescent tablets). But these drugs themselves are much softer, and all of them are indicated for mild and moderate forms of insomnia. Perhaps the most popular remedy that exists today, in general, of all the drugs included in this rating, is Corvalol, aka Valokordin, aka Valoserdin.

Corvalol

Rating: 4.

Corvalol is a unique drug, the only one on the domestic market that contains an anticonvulsant compound - phenobarbital, and is also sold without a prescription. And that is why it is able to compete with much more serious sleeping pills, and its low cost makes it even more popular. In order to improve your sleep, you need to drip from 20 to 40 drops in a small amount of water and drink it just before bedtime. In addition to insomnia disorders, this hypnotic is indicated for neurosis, for irritability and for attacks of heartbeat, or tachycardia. In addition to phenobarbital, Corvalol contains isovaleric acid ester. That is why Corvalol has a characteristic, specific, fragrant smell of valerian. Corvalol is produced by many domestic companies, for example Pharmstandard. A standard vial of this sleeping medicine with a volume of 25 ml can be purchased for only 15 rubles. From the liquid dosage form is the cheapest and most popular tool.

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantage of Corvalol is, in the opinion of many, quite a characteristic odor, and this fragrance itself is able to calm and cause a desire to fall asleep. But at the same time, this smell is quite stable, and from this aroma you can immediately recognize the apartment, where it is constantly used. In addition, the solvent in the product is ethyl alcohol, a fairly high strength - up to 80%.That is why Corvalol is contraindicated for people suffering from chronic alcoholism, as well as while driving vehicles and working with machines and mechanisms. There are numerous convincing evidence that Corvalol can be used as a surrogate for alcohol. This sleeping pill is contraindicated during pregnancy and lactation, in children, as well as in patients with severe damage to the liver and kidneys.

New - Passit

Rating: 4.

According to the pharmaceutical nomenclature, Novo-Passit belongs to sedative and hypnotic drugs of plant origin. In addition to sleep disorders, this medicine helps with tension headache, with urticaria and itching, with neurasthenia and anxiety disorder. The composition of this over-the-counter sleeping pill includes an extract of valerian and lemon balm, hawthorn and passionflower, hop and elderberry. In addition, Novo-Passit includes guaifensin, which has an anti-anxiety effect. This solution can be taken orally undiluted, or diluted in a small amount of water. Adults during the day recommended 15 ml of the drug in three doses. It is produced by the Novo-Passit Czech company Teva, (not to be confused with the Israeli one). One bottle of 100 ml can be purchased for 160 rubles.

Advantages and disadvantages

Perhaps the main drawback is the state of daytime sleepiness, as well as the alcohol base, which prevents the driving of vehicles and is contraindicated in patients with alcohol dependence. Gvayfenzin, which is part of the drug - not well tolerated by all. It can cause a tremor in the hands, and in this case the medication should be stopped. In case of an overdose, drowsiness and depression may occur, and it must be borne in mind that during treatment it is necessary to limit the sun's rays falling on the skin, since St. John's wort can form sunburn. This sleeping pill is contraindicated in myasthenia gravis, and can interact with other medications, alcohol intake enhances the effect of this remedy.

Tincture of a peony evading

Rating: 4.

Peony tincture is a monocomponent sedative. It contains peony herb extract, which is infused with alcohol with a strength of 10%. Also included in the composition of the roots and rhizomes. Therefore, the finished product is fragrant and sweetish taste. The tincture has antispasmodic, sedative and sedative effects. In addition to sleep disorders, this drug is used for anxiety, for excitability, for various spasms, and even for various diseases of the ovaries. Apply the drug should be 30-40 drops before a meal, diluted in 50 ml of boiled water. The course of treatment is usually 10-15 days. This is quite a cheap tool, and a 25 ml bottle can be purchased for only 15 rubles. It produces a lot of peony tincture of pharmaceutical domestic factories, for example, Tula, Tverskaya, and many others.

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantage of this tool is its low cost, soft and complex action, and the disadvantages are that this action is rather weak and does not occur immediately. In case of sleep disorders, the effect may come no earlier than after 5-7 days of regular intake.

The best hypnotic decoctions and infusions, folk remedies

Speaking of sedative and non-prescription drugs to improve sleep, one can not fail to mention such a form as various teas, decoctions and infusions. There is no 100% hypnotic tea for sale, but there are such drugs that, in combination with liquid dosage forms or with tablets, can have quite a strong effect. The advantage of using these teas is the absence of chemical compounds.

Phyto sedan collection soothing number 2

Rating: 4.

There are several official herbal collections of the Fitosedan family, but the most popular way to normalize sleep is sedation No. 2.It comes in filter bags for brewing and contains licorice root, valerian, peppermint leaves, hops and motherwort. As a result of brewing, this herbal combination has a calming, relaxing and antispasmodic effect. It is used, except for insomnia, with increased nervous irritability. Usually 2 filter bags are placed in a kettle and brewed in half or a glass of boiling water. Then the bags are squeezed, and they drink it like tea. Recommended long-term use, in the morning and evening for half an hour before meals. In some cases, you can drink a glass of the drug for an hour before bedtime. The collection is in boxes of 50 bags, and it costs about 60 rubles. Like most herbal remedies, it produces a domestic company Krasnogorskleksredstva.

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantages of the phyto sedan include a natural action, a relaxing procedure for brewing tea, the ability to reduce spasms of smooth muscles. The disadvantages include the need to brew herbal infusion, it must be prepared immediately before use, and drink hot or warm, which is not always convenient. But in the event that it is combined with glycine, it is possible with small means to achieve a good result, and the onset of light and soft sleep.

Infusion of lemon balm

Rating: 4.

In the summer, in the summer cottages you can find a well-known plant - lemon mint or lemon balm. It also helps relieve spasms, soothes, and the essential oil contains bioflavonoids that help you fall asleep. You can pick a few fresh sheets of lemon balm, and brew them in a teapot like regular tea. After infusion for 20 minutes, you can simply add 100 ml of this infusion to ordinary green, weak tea. The hypnotic effect of this will be small, but for mild sleep disorders it will be quite enough.

Advantages and disadvantages

The undoubted advantage of fresh lemon balm will be its freshness, as well as the aroma of freshly prepared infusion containing essential oils. The disadvantage can be considered insufficiently pronounced hypnotic effect, but, if we take into account the completely free hypnotic medication, prepared with your own hands, this can be considered really a plus.

Chamomile tea, honey, milk and lemon juice

Rating: 4.

An infusion of pharmacy chamomile with a teaspoon of fragrant honey, or a warm glass of milk, drunk before bedtime with a teaspoon of honey, is a wonderful folk remedy for calming down and getting light and pleasant sleep. It is recommended for 10 days to drink a glass of milk with honey at night, half an hour before bedtime. It is also recommended to take pure honey, diluted in half with apple cider vinegar. Having taken one teaspoon before bedtime, you can count on a fast and sound sleep. The advantage of this composition is the ability to take it in the middle of the night again upon waking up. There are many folk recipes using honey. For example, you can mix honey and lemon juice in equal parts. Take a tablespoon of this mixture at night and, drinking tea from lemon balm, Fito-sedana - you can also achieve fast sleep and physiological sleep.

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantage of all folk preparations is their mild action and relative safety, the absence of marked contraindications and the effects of overdose. As for the really proven effectiveness, it can be low, different, and fluctuate depending on the composition of the medicinal raw material.

Sleeping pills and bouquet

Rating: 4.

There can hardly be anything more pleasant than a “long-playing” hypnotic, not only completely non-prescription, but hand-made, and leading to a long-awaited sleep. We are talking about a pillow with a hypnotic effect. To do this, take a dense cloth, and stuffed with dried hop cones, crushed valerian rhizomes, at the beginning they can be dried and crushed, so that the particles are small, and they are not pricked.You can add Bogorodskaya grass or thyme, oregano, St. John's wort, yarrow, medicinal sage and dried peppermint into the composition of the herbal pillow.

Such a pillow will be the most unpretentious and reliable means, a faithful helper in order to induce a good sleep, even with the help of conditioned reflexes. And if you combine the effect of pillows with herbs, honey, sleeping pills, then in more than 50% of cases you can do without drugs. To further enhance the hypnotic and sedative effect, you can pick a bunch of valerian flowers and put them at the head of the bed. Despite the fact that the flowers of medicinal valerian quite plain, they exude a characteristic plant scent, which itself causes a hypnotic effect. If it is winter outside, then you can put a small container at the head of the head, or a glass in which hot water is poured, and 5 to 10 drops of valerian essential oil are dripped.

Anti-rating, or how not to lose money in vain

Finally, it is necessary to mention a whole group of supplements whose main goal is your money. These "sleeping pills" are characterized by common "strange" properties that can and should alert you:

1. the mention of the fact that this is an exclusive development, the development of domestic scientists, the development of closed military institutions, the means of a new generation, a completely unique composition, and so on;
2. mention of all-natural ingredients;
3. the opportunity to buy it only on the manufacturer's website, and the presence of aggressive advertising on it - a screaming abundance of discounts, bonuses, lots of reviews if you can not insert your comment, a flashing clock with a countdown to the end of the grace period, and so on;
4. the statement that the drug is suitable for absolutely everyone, from infants to the very old;
5. the tool will certainly help, and in just one step, but the course is better;
6. the need for long-term use of the drug, for example, during the month with the absolute absence of any contraindications and side effects, and it is better to spend 3-4 courses during the year;
7. availability of scans of documents, conclusions of “sleep institutions”, “leading professors”;
8. Suspiciously high cost is about 1000 rubles and more.

We saw that in the ratings of non-prescription drugs that have a hypnotic effect or improve sleep, the vast majority of prices do not exceed 150 - 200 rubles, and funds from herbal ingredients are very cheap. Pay attention to such suspicious drugs, if they come across you in search of acceptable means, and do not fall for the bait. And then, in any case, your dream will be, if not better, then not worse, because insomnia will not be tormented by the awareness of the amount wasted.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.