Lasea – Lavender Oil for Anxiety and Restlessness
Lasea is a herbal medicinal product containing lavender oil (Silexan), used to treat restlessness and anxious mood in adults.
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Lasea is a herbal medicinal product containing lavender oil (Silexan), used to treat restlessness and anxious mood in adults.
What is Lasea?
Lasea is a prescription herbal medicinal product containing the active ingredient Silexan – a specially produced lavender oil derived from Lavandula angustifolia. It is available as soft capsules of 80 mg each and is approved for the treatment of restlessness and anxious mood in adults.
Active Ingredient and Mechanism of Action
The active substance in Lasea is Silexan, a patented essential lavender oil. Unlike conventional sedatives or anxiolytics, Silexan does not carry the typical risks of dependency or excessive sedation.
- Inhibition of voltage-gated calcium channels: Silexan modulates calcium channel activity in nerve cells, reducing excessive neuronal excitability.
- Modulation of neurotransmitters: Evidence suggests interaction with serotonergic and GABAergic systems, contributing to its anxiolytic effects.
- No anticholinergic or sedative effects at therapeutic doses.
Indications
Lasea is approved for adults experiencing anxious mood and inner restlessness, also referred to as subsyndromal anxiety. Typical conditions in which Lasea is used include:
- Nervousness and tension
- Difficulty falling asleep due to worry or restlessness
- Mild to moderate anxiety symptoms without a diagnosed anxiety disorder
Dosage and Administration
The recommended dose is 1 capsule (80 mg) once daily, preferably at the same time each day, for example in the morning or evening, taken with sufficient liquid. Capsules should be swallowed whole. An initial effect is typically noticeable after 2 to 4 weeks. The usual duration of treatment is 6 to 10 weeks.
Side Effects
Lasea is generally well tolerated. The most commonly reported side effect is a lavender taste or odour in the mouth or when burping. Other possible side effects include:
- Nausea or gastrointestinal discomfort (rare)
- Headache (rare)
No evidence of dependency potential or clinically relevant drug interactions has been reported. However, use should be discussed with a healthcare professional, particularly when taken alongside other sedatives or sleep aids.
Contraindications and Precautions
- Not suitable for children and adolescents under 18 years of age.
- Use with caution in individuals with known hypersensitivity to lavender oil or any of the excipients.
- Safety during pregnancy and breastfeeding has not been sufficiently established; use only after medical consultation.
Scientific Evidence
The efficacy of Silexan (Lasea) has been investigated in several clinical trials. Randomised, placebo-controlled studies have demonstrated a significant reduction in anxiety symptoms compared to placebo. Silexan has also been compared to the benzodiazepine lorazepam and shown comparable anxiolytic efficacy without the risk of dependence. Lasea is therefore considered a recognised herbal alternative for mild to moderate anxiety symptoms.
References
- Kasper S. et al. - Lavender oil preparation Silexan is effective in generalized anxiety disorder - a randomized, double-blind comparison to placebo and paroxetine. International Journal of Neuropsychopharmacology, 2014.
- Woelk H., Schlaefke S. - A multi-center, double-blind, randomised study of the Lavender oil preparation Silexan in comparison to Lorazepam for generalized anxiety disorder. Phytomedicine, 2010.
- European Medicines Agency (EMA) - Monograph on Lavandula angustifolia (lavender oil), Committee on Herbal Medicinal Products (HMPC), 2012.
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