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Intrix
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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The drug Intetrix has antiprotozoal drug activity against the human body.
The drug is included in the category of therapeutic drugs that have a significant disinfecting effect on the intestine (at the same time without leading to the development of a negative effect on its saprophytic flora) and can demonstrate a powerful effect against gram-positive, as well as -negative bacteria, pathogens of various pathologies.
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Indications Intetrics
Applies to the following violations:
- amebicide that infects tissues (as part of a combination therapy);
- amebiasis in the intestine;
- proceeding without the development of symptoms of amebiasis (with its early diagnosis).
Often, the drug is prescribed to prevent the appearance of a variety of intestinal lesions, including dysbiosis or diarrhea.
Release form
The release of the therapeutic substance is realized in capsules, which in the amount of 10 or 20 pieces are packaged in cell packages. Inside the pack - 1 or 2 such packages.
Pharmacodynamics
Intetrix has a high therapeutic efficacy in the case of chronic amebiasis. The synergism of the amebicidal activity of the compound disinfecting compounds of the drug allows you to fight amebiasis in the intestinal area. Compounds of drugs show their activity inside the intestinal lumen.
Doctors believe that the drug shows the highest efficacy in the treatment of vegetative types of amebiasis, because it has powerful antimicrobial, bacteriostatic and bactericidal properties. The drug prevents the negative effect of bacteria such as fecal streptococcus, serration marcescense, cholera vibrio Inaba or Ogava, vulgar protei, S.enteritidis Danysz. S. Paratyphy B and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Along with this, the drug has an antimycotic effect on the yeast candida albicans of the fungus. The drug does not create resistance within the blood plasma and does not affect the intestinal flora.
Pharmacokinetics
After 4 hours from the moment of taking, the blood index Cmax of the drug is noted. Drug excretion occurs after a maximum of 2 days from the moment of its use.
Dosing and administration
INTETRIX is used in portions of 2 capsules 2-fold per day (in the morning, as well as in the evening), for 10 days. Substance taken orally, before eating food; capsules do not chew, but swallow whole, washed down with ordinary water.
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Use Intetrics during pregnancy
Use of the drug during breastfeeding or pregnancy is possible only if there are strict indications, because there is no reliable information about its effects on the fetus and the infant.
Contraindications
It is contraindicated to appoint people with personal sensitivity in relation to the components of the drug.
Side effects Intetrics
In case of violation of the regimen of use or the size of the dosage of drugs, there may be some side effects: an increase in the level of intrahepatic transaminases or nausea, urticaria, angioedema, and other allergy symptoms. An overdose of medication causes erythema of the pigment nature, gastralgia or polyneuropathy, in which there is damage to the optic nerve.
Overdose
Drug intoxication causes potentiation of adverse symptoms of the drug.
Interactions with other drugs
It is forbidden to combine the drug with substances in the chemical composition of which there are hydroxyquinolines.
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Shelf life
Intetrix can be used within the 3-year term from the moment of sale of the medication.
Application for children
Intetrix is not used in people whose age has not reached the 14th anniversary.
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Reviews
Intetrix usually receives positive feedback from patients on the forums. It is noted that the medicine effectively fights against severe pathologies (such as amebiasis) and diarrhea-causing infections of the intestine, which are common.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Intrix" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.
Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.