Among a large number of anthelmintic drugs , “Decaris” tablets should be especially distinguished. For children and adults, this drug is also prescribed as an immunomodulating agent.
This drug belongs to anthelmintic agents of a wide spectrum of action. A single dose of this medication gives a 100% effect of the destruction of roundworms. The active substance of Dekaris tablets is levamisole hydrochloride. 2 types of tablets are produced: 50 mg each (in a package of 2 pcs.) And 150 mg (in a package of 1 pc.).
Indications for use are: ascariasis, nekatorosis, hookworm, strongyloidosis, trichocephaliasis, enterobiosis, trichostrongiasis, toxoplasmosis.
The drug has a paralyzing effect on mature helminths and on their larvae. In some cases (for example, with hookworm), a single dose of this agent is not effective enough (up to 70%), therefore, repeated use of Dekaris tablets increases the effectiveness. The medicine is non-toxic.
Tablets "Dekaris Children's" as such are not available, but the drug with a dosage of 150 mg is not prescribed for children. For the treatment of children, exhausted and elderly people, the dosage is set individually. It directly depends on the weight of such patients (usually 2.5 mg / kg). The dose in adults is 150 mg. It is recommended that you take this medication in the evening after dinner. If constipation occurs, it is advisable to use a glycerin suppository. For the prevention of repeated invasion, it is recommended that therapy be carried out after 7-14 days.
Dekaris tablets for children are used in this dosage:
- 3-6 years - 25-50 mg;
- 6-14 years old - 50-100 mg.
With some helminthiases and mixed invasions, the drug lasts 3 days. Tablets are taken 2 times a day in this dosage:
- adults: 2 tablets;
- children: 1 tablet.
Despite the exact dosages indicated in the instructions for the drug, Dekaris tablets for children and adults should be used only after consulting a doctor.
The scheme of using this drug as an immunomodulator is a little more complicated. It is used for simple, recurrent and herpes zoster, warts, some autoimmune and immunodeficiency diseases. In these diseases, Dekaris tablets for children and adults are prescribed according to different schemes - with different doses and terms of treatment. Often this medication is used in the complex rehabilitation treatment of patients who underwent radiation or chemotherapy.
When using this drug, allergic and other reactions of the body can be observed. Such phenomena most often occur with patient hypersensitivity. They can also occur with prolonged use of the drug. During prolonged therapy, monitoring of blood counts is needed. Reducing the number of red blood cells is the reason for the temporary or complete discontinuation of the drug. You should be careful while using Dekaris tablets and drugs that can cause leukopenia. When using this product, the use of tetrachlorethylene, carbon tetrachloride and other lipophilic substances is prohibited. During treatment, the use of alcoholic beverages is prohibited.
Side effects with a single use of the drug are very rare. These include: nausea, diarrhea, headache. When using repeated doses, skin rashes, fever, leukopenia, agranulocytosis, ulcers on the oral mucosa, fatigue, tremors, taste perversion, and insomnia can be observed. Very rarely observed: vasculitis, iridocyclitis, lymphadenopathy.
Contraindications to the drug: agranulocytosis; hepatic, cerebrovascular, renal failure; leukemia; lactation period; oppression of blood formation; early age. Pregnant women should prescribe Decaris tablets with great care.