Parasite pills

Various parasites in the human body can not only cause discomfort, but also lead to quite serious health problems (loss of strength, nervousness, gastrointestinal diseases). That is why, if you suspect the presence of worms in your body, you need to use special pills against parasites.

Indications for use

Antiparasitic tablets are used in cases of laboratory-diagnosed helminthiasis. This is a whole range of diseases that appear due to ectoparasites, helminths (worms), protozoan organisms. This article will describe effective remedies for helminths.

Helminthiasis is characterized by a rather slow development of symptoms, as well as a very long treatment. Usually, helminthiasis develops after infection with eggs, larvae or cysts of worms. You can get sick through contact with a sick animal, a person with helminthiasis, or by drinking contaminated water or food.

It is worth paying attention that if at least one member of your family has been diagnosed with helminthiasis, all other family members must take antiparasitic tablets as a preventative measure.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

Let's consider the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of antiparasitic tablets using the example of "Pirantel".

The drug component acts primarily on neuromuscular transmission of helminths at early stages of their development. It is worth noting that Pirantel tablets do not act on larvae at the migration stage. It is active against Ancylostoma duodenale, Enterobius vermicularis, Necator americanus, Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichostrongylus colubriformis, Trichostrongylus orientalis.

In the gastrointestinal tract, this drug is almost not absorbed. After the patient has taken the tablet orally, the active substance begins to be metabolized in the liver. The drug is excreted through feces and urine.

Names of pills for parasites

Levamisole. A popular anthelmintic drug that helps cure hookworm, ascariasis, strongyloidiasis, necatoriasis, enterobiasis, trichuriasis, toxoplasmosis.

For the treatment of helminthiasis, take 150 mg orally per day. If necessary, the course can be repeated, but not earlier than 7-14 days after the treatment.

The use of the drug may cause some undesirable side effects: nausea with vomiting, diarrhea, pancreatitis, headache, speech impairment, insomnia, allergy. This drug is contraindicated in: agranulocytosis, intolerance to the components of the drug, renal and hepatic insufficiency, acute phase of leukemia.

Piperazine. An antihelminthic drug that paralyzes nematodes. To cure ascariasis, it must be used twice a day for two days. The dosage is selected individually, based on the patient's weight and age. In some cases, therapy may last only one day.

The drug is contraindicated in: intolerance to piperazine adipate, organic diseases of the central nervous system. Sometimes the use of the drug leads to the following unpleasant effects: pain in the abdomen, nausea, headaches, neurotoxic complications (with liver failure).

Mebendazole. It is distinguished by the fact that it is active against most types of parasites, but is most often used to treat enterobiasis. The dosage is standard. Usually, a single application (100 mg) is enough for complete healing. During therapy, simultaneous use by all family members is necessary. Mixed helminthiases are treated with this drug for three days (100 mg per day).

This antihelminthic drug is contraindicated in the following cases: pregnancy and breastfeeding, liver failure, children under two years of age, intolerance to mebendazole.

The main side effects from using the drug are: abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, anemia, cylindruria, hair loss and allergies.

Pyrantel. The active ingredient of the drug is pyrantel pamoate. It has a broad spectrum of action. It is used during or after meals. The dosage is prescribed by the attending physician individually. Please note that the tablet must be chewed well.

The drug is contraindicated in: myasthenia, intolerance to the components of the drug, liver failure, and children under three years of age. The main side effects from using the drug are: nausea, poor appetite, sleep problems, headaches, hearing impairment, allergies.

One pill against parasites

If you need to quickly remove worms from your body, your doctor may recommend special medications. Their main feature is the fact that you will only need one pill for parasites to be completely cured. Usually, the package of such products contains only one capsule, which must be taken according to the instructions.

For example, an excellent drug of this group is "Decaris". This tablet is used after meals, always in the evening. It should be washed down with a small amount of water. Please note that after taking the drug, it is not recommended to leave the house for 24 hours, as diarrhea is possible.

If necessary, repeated treatment can be carried out, but not earlier than one week after the initial therapy.

Sanaris

A popular antiparasitic agent that helps destroy larvae, spores and eggs of parasites known today. In addition, the drug removes toxic substances secreted by parasites, helps relieve allergies, improve immunity, and create conditions in the body that are unfavorable for parasites.

This preparation contains only plant components that are safe for human health: santonica wormwood, birch leaves, clove buds, walnut leaves, elecampane (root), tansy, Amur cork tree root, black cumin and garlic.

The main difference of the "Sanaris" complex is the fact that it allows you to completely cleanse your body of parasites in a short period of time. Each tablet from parasites of this phytocomplex combines components that fight parasites, reduce intoxication and allergic reactions.

Nemozol

An anthelmintic drug that contains the active ingredient albendazole.

For the treatment of nematodosis, the dosage is at least 400 mg once a day. It is recommended to take it during meals. Also use for prevention of all family members.

For other helminthiases, the dosage is prescribed by the doctor individually.

The drug is contraindicated for pregnant women, during breastfeeding, with damaged retina, intolerance to the drug component. Side effects from using Nemozol: vomiting, abdominal pain, nausea, liver failure, granulocytopenia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, allergies, headaches, increased blood pressure.

Helmifag

This is a popular herbal supplement that is based on plant components: grass of the common yarrow, grass of the common centaury, cloves. Thanks to these substances, the drug has a destructive effect on larvae, eggs, adult worms and removes them with toxins from the body.

Gelmifag is indicated for use in the following cases:

1. Headaches, insomnia, and irritability often appear.
2. You feel constant weakness throughout your body.
3. An allergy in the form of a skin rash may appear.
4. My stomach hurts and my stool has become irregular.
5. You often suffer from infectious diseases.

Like other medications, dietary supplements may also have contraindications for use. Before using them, you should consult a doctor. The drug should not be used if you are intolerant to the components of the product, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

To prevent helminthiasis, take one capsule twice a day. The therapy usually lasts up to twenty days. The intake can be repeated after ten days. An intensive course of treatment takes forty days.

Hercules

Antiparasitic complex "Hercules" consists of the following components: black walnut, saussurea willow-leaved, tansy, grapefruit. All these plant substances will help to completely get rid of parasites in a short period of time.

The medicine is used to destroy various parasites at various stages of development. The main task of this complex is to relieve inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract and biliary system. Due to the fact that the tablets from parasites improve intestinal peristalsis, its cleansing is accelerated.

Typically, the duration of therapy with this complex is from forty to sixty days. The dosage is completely individual and is prescribed by the attending physician.

As a rule, "Hercules" helps to eliminate helminthiasis, which is caused by roundworms.

Indian pills for parasites

There are quite a lot of Indian antiparasitic pills available today, all of them have Ayurvedic properties. But the most popular today is "Krimikuthar Rasa". This is a safe herbal formula. These pills can be used against all parasites known to medicine. Among other things, this drug has a stimulating, strengthening, antimicrobial, carminative and astringent effect.

The tablets are used twice a day, two balls at a time. It is best to use them in the morning and evening after meals. Prevention is carried out for seven days. Contraindicated for use in case of intolerance to the substances of the product and for children under 12 years of age. Since the product is not a medicine, a specialist consultation is required before use.

Antiparasitic tablets for children

Neither parents nor pediatricians should forget about the need for helminthiasis prevention, because children are the patients who are most often infected with worms. Modern drugs can be prescribed not only to adults, but also to children.

Usually, two types of helminths can be found in children: pinworms or roundworms. Therefore, first of all, you need to take such tablets that are used to treat these types of worms. Ascaris eggs often enter the child's body with various food products, especially unwashed fruits and vegetables.

Quite often children become infected with helminthiasis in kindergarten or school. That is why it is best to prescribe antiparasitic tablets to all children in a class or group at once. Also, sometimes children are diagnosed with trisinellosis, opisthorchiasis, teniodosis, teniosis, alveococcosis. It is very important to remember that such diseases are quite difficult to detect. As a rule, only one tablet is needed to treat enterobiasis and ascariasis. But to get rid of other types of helminthiasis, the dose should be higher, and the therapy should be longer.

Method of administration and dosage

Firstly, it is very important to remember – if helminthiasis has been diagnosed in one family member, it is important to carry out prevention in all the others, even if they have no symptoms of the disease. Usually one tablet is enough for a complete recovery, but in severe cases the doctor may prescribe a different dosage.

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Use during pregnancy

Worms can be found in the body of any person, especially if their immunity is weakened. If a pregnant woman is diagnosed with helminthiasis, taking any pills for parasites is prohibited in the first trimester of pregnancy. The fact is that such drugs are toxic, so they can cause serious harm not only to the female body, but also to the fetus due to the teratogenic effect.

Antihelminthic drugs can be taken during pregnancy only after a thorough examination by a doctor. The most popular for pregnant women is "Piperazine". Please note that the dosage in this case should be as follows: for the treatment of roundworms, take twice a day for two days, and for pinworms, take twice a day for five days.

Don't worry if pinworms are diagnosed in a pregnant woman. Even regular personal hygiene will help to cure worms without problems (pinworms can live only a week or two).

Contraindications for use and side effects

As a rule, antiparasitic tablets cannot be used if you are intolerant to the active ingredients. It is also not recommended to take such drugs during pregnancy or breastfeeding. In some cases, other contraindications are possible (liver failure, retinal damage, myasthenia). It is very important to carefully read the instructions before starting therapy.

The most common side effects from taking antiparasitic pills are: headaches and dizziness, abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea with vomiting, sleep disturbances, irritability. You should be prepared for such unpleasant manifestations, so before using any antihelminthic agent, carefully read the instructions.

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Overdose and interactions with other drugs

There are no reported cases of overdose with antiparasitic tablets.

In some cases, the effect of antiparasitic tablets may be weakened by the simultaneous use of piperazine. For more complete information, it is necessary to carefully read the instructions.

Storage conditions and shelf life

The tablets against parasites must be stored in a place completely protected from children, where sunlight does not reach. The air temperature should not be higher than +25 degrees.

As a rule, antihelminthic drugs can be stored for no more than three years. It is not recommended to use antiparasitic tablets after the expiration date, as this may cause side effects.

The best effective pills for parasites

Nemozol, the active ingredient of which is albendazole, is considered one of the most popular and effective means for the treatment of helminthiasis. It, at the same time, has a wide spectrum of action. The manufacturer produces this drug in several forms: chewable tablets, capsules, tablets, suspension. The drug is taken to treat different types of worms.

Albendazole penetrates the parasite's shell, so it can no longer move, which leads to its death. This remedy is effective against ascariasis, enterobiasis, necatoriasis, ancylostomiasis, trichuriasis.