Nemocide is considered a broad-spectrum anthelmintic drug. This medicine is made in India and is an analogue of the domestic medicine "Pirantel". Nemocide can be used for both adults and children. Details about the drug, its composition and method of application will be considered in this article.
Composition and form of release
The product is manufactured by the Indian company IPCA LABORATORIES Ltd and has two forms of release:
- tablets for adults - 250 mg each;
- suspension for children - a bottle of 50 ml.
The composition of both medicines includes: pyrantel (the main active ingredient), starch, sodium metiptil, talc, propylarabopen, polyvinylpyrrolidone and starch glycomet.
The suspension "Nemocide" added: sorbic acid, xanthan gum, sorbitol (70%), essence (chocolate or ice cream) and citric acid.
What tablets, what syrup have a pronounced yellow tint. The tablets are oval in shape, on one side there is an indented name for the medication Nemocid.
How does it work
The active component of the drug is pyrantel. What does this substance save from? It actively neutralizes roundworm, risht, pinworms, trichinella, tankostomy. Not always positive, but can still cope with a whip.
When it enters the body, the pyrantel blocks the muscles and freezes the nerve endings of the worms that are sensitive to it, thus causing prolonged paralysis of the muscles of the parasites. This contributes to the detachment of helminths from the walls of the intestine, and in the case of roundworms that cannot cling, there is a deprivation of the ability to move. As a result of this process, the affected worms are safely excreted naturally.
According to the instructions for use of "Nemocide", you do not need to use additional laxatives. The scope of the drug extends to sexually mature pests and their larvae. The migration stage is not amenable to therapy with this agent.
The least susceptible parasite to the drug is the lice. Therefore, with trichocephalosis, most experts recommend medicines with mebendazole.
In what cases is applied?
"Nemocide" is an effective anthelmintic. It is designed to destroy round parasitic worms. Parasitologists prescribe the drug for the following diseases caused by these worms:
- necatorosis;
- trichocephalosis;
- ascariasis;
- enterobiosis;
- hookworm.
How to apply
According to the instructions for use, Nemocide cannot be used for self-treatment, since the drug has a systemic effect on the body. The duration of the course and treatment regimen should be determined only by the doctor. Dosages are also calculated by the doctor depending on the diagnosis, the intensity of infection, as well as the weight and age of the patient.
So, with enterobiosis and ascariasis, adults whose body weight is less than 75 kg and children over twelve years of age are prescribed a single use of the drug in the amount of three tablets (750 milligrams).
With a weight of more than 75 kg, the dose is increased to 1,000 milligrams (4 tablets of "Nemocide").
For children under 12 years of age, the drug is prescribed at the rate of 10 milligrams per 1 kilogram of weight. The treatment course must be repeated after three weeks.
When detecting hookworm, specialists prescribe an anthelmintic drug, calculating the desired dosage according to the formula: 0.01 grams per 1 kilogram of body weight for a single dose. The therapeutic course is three days.
For the treatment of necatorosis, the following formula is used to calculate the daily rate of the drug: 0.02 grams per 1 kilogram of weight. The duration of the course is two days.
During treatment, preventive measures should be observed in the form of compliance with personal hygiene rules. This will prevent the recurrence of the disease.
What can not be combined with medication
When starting treatment with Nemocide, it should be remembered that this remedy is not combined with Levamisole and Piperazine. With the simultaneous use of any of these antiparasitic drugs with pyrantel (the active ingredient), its healing properties are weakened. In addition, side effects such as tachycardia, nausea, and diarrhea can occur.
Pregnancy and lactation
The instructions for use of "Nemocide" indicate that this anthelmintic drug is allowed during pregnancy and lactation in cases where the expected benefits for a woman will be significantly higher than the possible damage to an infant or fetus. In order to make sure that there is no risk, you should consult your doctor before taking the drug.
It is worth noting that the manufacturer conducted clinical trials. During the experiments, the effect of pyrantel (from which this substance is indicated above) on the intrauterine development of the fetus was studied. No adverse effects were detected. That is why with advanced parasitic pathologies, doctors sometimes prescribe this drug.
Features of use
According to the instructions for use of "Nemocide", treatment with this medicine has some features:
- The medication is not allowed to be used for the treatment of newborns and infants under the age of six months.
- Tablets are prescribed for adults and children over three years of age.
- “Nemocide” is given to children under three years of age only in the form of a suspension that is easy to swallow, and besides, it has a pleasant taste.
- The drug is given once a day with meals or immediately after it.
- The tablets must be chewed well, and then washed down with water.
- To avoid self-infection, re-treatment is carried out 21 days after the first dose.
- If parasites are found in one family member, deworming is carried out for all people living together with the infected.
- After the end of therapy, a doctor should undergo an examination in order to verify the success of the treatment.
Side effects
"Nemocide" is considered a gentle antiparasitic agent. But, nevertheless, the drug can cause a number of side effects, which completely depend on the level of body contamination. The more parasites live in a person, the more serious the consequences of taking the medicine can be.
Most often, the following negative manifestations are observed:
- Allergic reactions: manifested by exanthema, urticaria or itching.
- Gastrointestinal problems, which can cause epigastric pain, diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting. In addition, increased activity of hepatic transaminases may be observed.
- From the nervous system - drowsiness or insomnia, confusion, hallucinations, headaches, hearing impairment.
Contraindications
In the instructions for use of "Nemocide" the following contraindications appear, in the presence of which the drug should not be used:
- myasthenia gravis;
- individual intolerance to the substances that make up the composition;
- liver disease.
Reviews
In most cases, patients respond positively to the drug. In adults, Nemocide therapy most often passes without complications, but children tolerate the drug much harder. Judging by the reviews, some babies have side effects in the form of allergic reactions and nausea.
Some adults feel drowsy after using the drug for several days. However, Nemocide copes with its main function - it destroys parasites after the first application.
Holiday conditions and storage period
The drug is dispensed without a doctor’s prescription. Keep the medicine in a dry place, protected from sunlight, at a temperature of no more than 25 ° C.
The shelf life for tablets is 4 years, for suspension - 3 years. After this period, Nemocide is forbidden to use.
Conclusion
Antiparasitic agent for children and adults "Nemocide" is a high-quality and inexpensive drug that copes with its tasks. When using the medication in accordance with the instructions for use, health problems should not arise. But still, before use, you should consult a doctor.