Very often the cause of allergies, weakness, loss of appetite, are helminths. They live in us, in our pets, sometimes for a long time, without betraying ourselves. And if there are helminths, so that all unpleasant symptoms go away, you must definitely get rid of them, and even better take preventive measures to prevent their occurrence. For this, there are drugs similar to the one that will be described later.
"Aldazole" tablets instruction
The drug "Aldazole" is a tool against helminths, it also has a negative effect on the simplest pathogenic organisms. Its effect extends to parasites of the intestinal and tissue forms. With it, you can get rid of adult helminths, their larvae and eggs.
The active substance in Aldazole is albendazole. It acts on:
- nematodes;
- cestode;
- trematodes;
- protozoa tissue parasites;
- larvae.
One tablet contains 400 mg of albendazole.
Who can take Aldazole
The instruction for the drug indicates that this drug is prescribed with the content of albendazole in the following diseases:
- nematodoses;
- strongyloidosis;
- neurocysticercosis;
- echinococcosis of the liver, lungs and abdominal cavity;
- giardiasis;
- toxocariasis;
- cutaneous syndrome Cutaneous Larva Migrans.
For Aldazole tablets, instructions for use indicate that they can be taken by children no younger than 3 years old and adults. Be sure to familiarize yourself with it before using the drug.
How does the drug work?
The action of the drug "Aldazole" instructions describes in detail, and it is as follows. The active substance selectively inhibits the polymerization of beta-tubulin due to the destruction of cytoplasmic cells of the intestinal tract of helminths, inhibits the utilization of glucose, does not allow secretory granules to move in the muscle cells of roundworms, which contributes to their death.
The active substance is poorly absorbed from the stomach, and in the blood plasma it is not found unchanged. However, albendazole can be detected in urine, bile, liver, cerebrospinal and cystic fluids, as it is easily distributed throughout the body. The highest content of a substance in the body is achieved 2-5 hours after ingestion. Excretion occurs through the kidneys and bile.
If the drug is taken for a long time and in large doses, it is removed from the body within a few weeks.
What are the features to use
The instructions attached to the drug "Aldazole" necessarily contain several warnings that must be considered when using the medicine. There are a number of diseases in which the drug must be taken with caution:
- renal failure;
- cirrhosis of the liver;
- inhibition of bone marrow hematopoiesis;
- neurocysticercosis.
Before treatment with the drug "Aldazole", the instructions for use should be carefully studied by the patient. It is even better to start therapy only after consulting a doctor.
Once it is started, it is necessary to control:
- hepatic transaminase activity;
- white blood cell count.
Especially when using high dosages of the drug Aldazole, the instructions indicate that it is necessary to regularly monitor the state of the blood and liver function. Treatment should occur strictly under the supervision of a physician.
It should be noted that when taking the drug “Aldazole”, the instruction indicates that special diets, enemas, and laxatives are not required to enhance the effectiveness of the drug. The treatment is not difficult. The patient will not have to change his usual way of life to get rid of parasites.
Attention should be paid to how to take the Aldazole tablets. The instruction gives recommendations:
- take with food, do not chew and drink plenty of water;
- fatty foods are recommended, in such an environment the active substance (albendazole) will be best absorbed and act.
Admission restrictions
For each drug, there is a category of people who cannot take it for a number of reasons. Such exceptions are also called for the drug “Aldazole” by the instructions for use:
- tablets are prescribed only for adults and children no younger than 3 years old;
- during the period of gestation, the drug is prohibited to take;
- it is necessary to protect yourself from pregnancy during the course of treatment with the drug;
- medicine is contraindicated for nursing mothers;
- should not engage in activities requiring increased concentration of attention and speed of reaction;
- you can not take the drug if there is intolerance to its components;
- for people with retinal diseases, the drug Aldazole is contraindicated.
All contraindications should be carefully studied so that then there are no unexpected side effects.
Aldazole analog in suspension form
The drug "Aldazole" is available only in the form of tablets, film-coated. However, there is an analogue of this tool, which incorporates the same active substance, namely albendazole. This is the drug "Vormil". It is available not only in tablets, but also in the form of a suspension.
"Vormil" is prescribed upon detection of the following parasites:
- intestinal helminths;
- cestodes;
- protozoa lamblia;
- larvae of T. Solium and Gnatostoma spinigerum.
Also, "Vormil" helps to reduce and destroy cysts of granular echinococcus.
The dosage of the drug is determined by the doctor depending on the weight of the patient, the type of parasite and how severe the disease is.
In the treatment of giardiasis, children from 2 to 12 years old are prescribed 1 tablet or 10 ml of suspension per day. The drug is taken within 5 days.
Gnatostomiasis and capillariosis are treated for 10 days, in a dosage of 1 tablet per day or 10 ml of suspension. Depending on the results of the analyzes, therapy can be extended up to 20 days.
Treatment with Vormil is recommended to be carried out under the supervision of a doctor, as well as with Aldazole, since it is necessary to control the level of leukocytes in the blood.
If you take Praziquantel, Dexamethasone and Cimetidine at the same time with these medicines, the concentration of the active substance (albendazole) will increase in the body, this must be taken into account when prescribing the dosage.
Side effects when taking drugs against helminths
When taking such toxic drugs, one can not say about possible side effects. Such manifestations are noticed:
- from the digestive organs: nausea, vomiting, heartburn, stomatitis, flatulence, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain;
- from the nervous system: dizziness, hallucinations, headaches, cramps, drowsiness or insomnia, confusion;
- from the circulatory system: leukopenia, pancytopenia;
- decreased visual acuity;
- skin manifestations: itching, urticaria, dermatitis, pemphigus, angioedema.
Menstrual irregularities, increased blood pressure, muscle pain, joint pain and other manifestations are also possible. Therefore, when using the drug, you must carefully monitor your health, and in the event of an adverse reaction, you must consult a doctor. It is important that the instructions are studied before taking the drug “Aldazole”. Suspension for a child must be properly dosed.
The use of drugs for prevention
Of course, speaking of helminths, it is impossible not to say about preventive measures. First of all, they should be as follows:
- It is necessary to observe the rules of personal hygiene;
- only washed vegetables and fruits should be eaten;
- it is necessary to conduct high-quality heat treatment of meat and fish products;
- milk must be boiled;
- use water only purified or filtered.
The task of adults is to teach a child to observe these rules from childhood.
In the event that an adult or a child has helminths or a disease associated with parasites, the whole family should undergo treatment, as there is constant contact with the carrier of the parasites. If we talk about the drug "Aldazole", the instructions for use for prophylaxis do not indicate the dosage, therefore, it is not prescribed for these purposes.
If a patient is diagnosed with enterobiosis, all family members must be treated. For this, “Aldazole” is prescribed one tablet (400 mg) once. Repeat after three weeks.
The drug "Vormil" for prophylaxis is not prescribed due to the fact that it is very toxic. It is necessary to accept it only after confirmation of the presence of helminths. This is especially true for children. For adults, consultation with a parasitologist is necessary.
Reviews on the drug "Aldazole"
So, we examined in detail the drug "Aldazole", instructions for use. Patient reviews about the medicine are different, but to a greater extent they are positive.
Before the child goes to kindergarten, all tests are given. But often after some time visiting a children's institution, parents notice that the baby began to eat worse, scratches his ass. When analyzing feces, roundworms are found. Doctors often prescribe Aldazole. Reviews about the drug are usually good for parents. If you take it according to the scheme, then side effects are not detected.
Some parents do not go to the doctors, but decide on their own to get rid of parasites. To enhance and accelerate the effect, they exceed the dosage and give the child 2 or 3 instead of one tablet. As a result, an increase in white blood cells is detected when taking a blood test. These may be the consequences, if the instructions are not very carefully studied before taking the drug "Aldazole". Parents reviews provide an opportunity to prevent such mistakes. Better yet, consult a doctor before use.
In most patients, the drug Aldazole receives the best reviews. It practically does not cause side effects, and copes with parasites perfectly.
What is the difference between the suspension "Vormil" from the drug "Aldazole"
There are several differences in taking these drugs.
- "Fed" in the form of tablets must be chewed.
- Suspension can be taken to children from 2 years of age.
- "Vormil" in powder form is diluted and taken as a suspension.
- Recommended for use with fatty foods and drink water tablets "Aldazole" instructions for use.
The suspension contains additional excipients:
- sodium benzoate;
- sodium methyl hydroxybenzoate;
- sucrose;
- sodium propyl hydroxybenzoate;
- polysorbate 80;
- croscarmellose;
- erythrosine;
- glycerol;
- essence of mixed fruits;
- raspberry essence;
- purified water.
The suspension is less toxic to the child and tastes good.
The drugs Aldazole and Vormil act on identical helminths, but Aldazole has a slightly wider spectrum of use. He also kills pork and tape chains.
When prescribing "Vormila", if the patient has a neurocysticercosis disease, weighs less than 60 kg, the doctor must determine the dosage of the drug, which must be taken at a rate of 15 mg / kg per day. The total dose should be divided into two doses.
We can not say about the price of drugs. Aldazol is produced by the Kiev Vitamin Plant, and Vormil is produced by Vindlas Helskere Pvt. Ltd. ”for“ Miles Helskere Ltd. ”(India / United Kingdom). This is very reflected in the price of drugs. Consequently, Aldazole is cheaper, which means it is more affordable and more profitable for those who save money.
Aldazole or Wormil?
What's better? It is described above what the difference between the two drugs is and what opinions are expressed by patients after taking the drug “Aldazole”. Vormil also has good reviews. If the drug is prescribed in the form of chewable tablets, then the children, albeit with little pleasure, but chew them. Be sure to take a lot of fluids during the day. Most parents will confirm that such treatment is successful and does not cause side effects.
Many lovers of domestic dogs and cats say that they use anthelmintic drugs to rid animals of helminths, and use Vormil for prevention.
The drug "Aldazole", of course, is much cheaper, and in composition it is almost the same as "Vormil".
If you use the latter in the form of a suspension for giardiasis, then patients claim that the drug gives good results.
Reviews about "Vormila" and "Aldazole" are of a different nature. Summing up, we can draw the following conclusions:
- the effectiveness of the drug for each individual;
- Mandatory medical advice and careful familiarization with the instructions before use are necessary.
The effectiveness of both drugs is quite high. Doctors note the manifestation of side effects associated with the gastrointestinal tract or skin manifestations. It is also possible a decrease in immunity. However, these are rather rare events than frequent ones. Therefore, do not self-medicate, and if problems arise, you need to visit a doctor who, according to the results of the tests, will prescribe the optimal and effective therapy.