"Vormin" is a preparation of synthetic origin, the pharmacological action of which is aimed at the elimination of helminths. What analogues do Vormina have?
The medication is in tablet form for oral use. The drug is placed in blisters of six pieces. The composition of the drug includes the active component - mebendazole, as well as a number of additional substances.
What medicinal properties does the medication have?
According to the instructions for use, "Vormin" is intended for oral use, it has an effective anthelmintic effect. The main active component of the drug - mebendazole - has an anthelmintic effect, but its maximum concentration is observed in relation to the sources of enterobiosis.
With the penetration of the drug into the stomach, an instant absorption of the active ingredients of the drug occurs. Mebendazole provokes irreversible processes in the body of nematodes, as a result of which their further spread is suppressed.
Indications
Tablets are prescribed for people to treat certain conditions:
- Helminth infection.
- Strongyloidosis (invasive damage to the body, provoked by roundworms).
- Teniosis (helminthiasis due to parasitization in the small intestine of the pork tapeworm and characterized by signs of digestive upset).
Drug restrictions
"Vormin" can only be prescribed by a medical specialist, since tablets have the following prohibitions:
- Severe liver damage.
- Pregnancy.
- Age less than two years.
- Breast-feeding.
Before using the drug, you must consult a specialist.
Instruction manual
How to apply "Vormin"? The medication regimen is prescribed by the doctor individually. According to the instructions, the medicine should be consumed regardless of the meal, washed down with water.
Adults and teenagers from twelve years old are recommended to take one tablet at a dosage of 100 milligrams per day. Children from two to ten years of age, depending on weight, are prescribed half or one fourth of the pill per day to eliminate enterobiasis.
For prophylactic purposes, to prevent the repetition of helminthic lesions in direct contact with the patient, treatment is resumed after about two weeks at the same dose.
When a patient’s body is infected with several types of nematodes, the medicine is prescribed in the amount of 4 tablets at a dosage of 100 milligrams three times a day. The duration of treatment should be at least three days, then, if necessary, the therapy is prolonged, reducing the concentration of the active substance.
Analogs of "Vormina"
There are many drugs with a similar composition and spectrum of action:
- Vermox.
- Telkmox.
- "Mebazole".
- "Mebendazole".
Before changing the medicine, you should consult a doctor. The most effective analogue of Vormina is Vermox.
Does the drug cause adverse reactions?
According to reviews of people, the medicine "Vormin" is well tolerated with proper dosage. In rare situations, certain negative effects may be observed:
- Insomnia.
- Pain in the abdomen.
- Excessive salivation.
- Vomiting.
- Diarrhea (rapid watery bowel movements).
- Migraine (severe headaches that can be localized in different parts of the head).
- Irritability.
- Anemia.
- Eosinophilia (increased eosinophils in the blood).
- Flatulence (bloating).
- Decreased white blood cell count.
With a long intake of the drug, the patient may have liver problems.
Pregnancy and Vormin
Tablets are not recommended for women during an "interesting situation", since there is no reliable information regarding the safety of the action of the active component in relation to the unborn baby.
The use of the drug during lactation is allowed only in the situation when the woman stops feeding and transfers the baby to milk formulas. In addition, you can consult a doctor who will appoint an analogue of "Vormina".
Features
With prolonged anthelmintic therapy, the patient must constantly take blood tests.
While taking the drug "Vormin" to drink alcohol is prohibited, because there is an increase in adverse reactions. In addition, it is important to refrain from alcohol for another two days after treatment.
During therapy with “Vormin” there is no need to follow a diet, but you need to reduce the consumption of fatty, spicy foods.