The drug "Vermox" is an anthelmintic. The active substance is mebendazole.
Means "Vermox" (reviews and comments of experts indicate this) has the ability to selectively disrupt the activity of the microtubular cell system of the intestinal worm. The drug disrupts the function of cells, slows down the secretory transport and absorption of nutrients (inhibits glucose utilization). The Vermox medication (reviews and comments of specialists indicate this) provokes irreversible disturbances in the intestinal canal of helminths and their death.
After taking from the digestive system, a small part of the drug is absorbed. It is metabolized in the liver.
Means "Vermox". Application
The drug is indicated for trichocephalosis, enterobiosis, hookworm infection, ascariasis, teniosis, strongyloidosis, as well as for mixed invasions provoked by these types of helminths.
Medication "Vermox" (doctors' opinions are unequivocal in this) is not allowed for use with hypersensitivity to its components.
The period of pregnancy does not apply to contraindications. However, the appointment is carried out only by a doctor in accordance with the evidence. If necessary, use the drug "Vermox" during lactation, feeding should be stopped.
In some cases, the medicine can cause a negative reaction of the body. In particular, the Vermox tool (reviews of some patients confirm this) provokes a transient abdominal pain, an allergic reaction, and diarrhea. In some cases, nausea and vomiting were noted.
The drug "Vermox" is taken orally. Washed down with a liquid in a small volume.
With enterobiosis, patients from ten years of age are recommended one hundred milligrams once, from two to ten years - 25-50 milligrams once. If there is a risk of developing a repeated invasive lesion, after two or four weeks, take the drug a second time in the same dosage. Treatment is recommended for all family members at the same time.
With teniosis, trichocephalosis, hookworm, strongyloidosis, ascariasis, as well as combined lesions, one hundred milligrams is prescribed in the morning and evening for three days.
With echinococcosis, in the first three days, five hundred milligrams is prescribed twice a day, for the next three days the dosage is left unchanged, and the number of doses per day is increased up to three times. After the dose is increased to 25 or 30 milligrams (maximum) per kilogram per day and divided into three or four doses.
In case of an overdose, the patient has an abdominal cramp, diarrhea, vomiting, and nausea. To wash the stomach, an aqueous solution of potassium permanganate is used (twenty milligrams per hundred milliliters of water), activated carbon is taken .
It should be noted that experts do not recommend the use of the drug "Vermox" for the prevention of helminthiasis.
Many of those who took the medication note its effectiveness. The drug is convenient to use. The medicine does not need to be taken for an extended period. The tool is well tolerated. One of the advantages of the medication is its availability.
The drug "Vermox" does not affect the speed of the psychomotor reaction. In this regard, it can be used by drivers and people whose activities are associated with working with complex mechanisms or equipment.
The drug "Vermox" is suitable for use for five years. However, after this time, they should not be used.
Before taking the drug "Vermox" should consult with your doctor, pass all the necessary tests to confirm helminthiasis. At the end of treatment, it is recommended to re-take tests.