Tablets from worms in humans are selected depending on the financial capabilities of the patient and, of course, on the specific type of parasites. For faster and more successful treatment, various anthelmintic drugs should be combined , as well as additional therapy.
Preparing the body for treatment
This is a very important stage. It is best to use the drug "Allochol" or flaxseed oil for this purpose. These funds will help to bind and quickly remove toxic waste products of the parasites from the intestine. After this, you can start taking the main drugs.
What anthelmintic drugs can I use?
So, let's move on to the most important thing. What pills for worms in humans can be found in modern pharmacies?
1. The drug "Nemazole" ("Albendazole"). This drug is considered universal - it is used to treat a large number of diseases caused by parasites. It has several side effects, which, as a rule, are almost indistinguishable from the usual symptoms of helminthiasis. "Albendazole" is prohibited for pregnant women.
2. The drug "Mebendazole". These worm tablets in humans have proven themselves in the fight against trichocephalosis, trichinosis, echinococcosis, ascariasis, enterobiasis, teniosis and a number of other diseases. Contraindications "Mebendazole" - typical for drugs of this type: individual sensitivity to the components of the drug, liver disease. It is not used to treat children under 2 years old. Pregnant women can take Mebendazole only with the permission of the doctor and under his supervision. You should be aware that the use of these pills can cause side effects that affect different body systems. So, patients undergoing treatment may experience unpleasant symptoms such as fever, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, sleep disturbances, skin rash, hearing loss, dizziness, headache. In rare cases, hallucinations appear, confusion is observed.
3. The Dekaris. These are probably the most popular worm pills in humans. The drug "Dekaris" is used for ascariasis and hookworm. It is taken once (children's dose - 50 mg, adult - 150 mg) in the evening after eating. If necessary, re-treatment can be carried out after a week. The drug is well tolerated by the body and practically has no side effects, however, when taking it, you should stop drinking alcohol at least for a day.
4. The tool "Vermox". This drug destroys almost all the worms in humans. Doctors prescribe it for a whole list of diseases (necatorosis, ascariasis, hookworm, trichocephalosis, strongyloidosis, etc.). In addition, the Vermox medication is effective for mixed helminthiases, when several types of parasites are present in the body. Like the drug "Dekaris", it is used once (50 mg for children and 100 mg for adults). You should be aware that Vermox has a toxic effect on the liver and kidneys. Therefore, with prolonged use, it is imperative to regularly check the blood and monitor the condition of these organs.
5. The medication "Combatrin". This tool is noteworthy in that it can be used even for the smallest patients (from 6 months). However, it is better for pregnant women and people suffering from liver diseases to choose a different drug for themselves. Side effects sometimes occur in the form of skin allergic reactions, nausea, insomnia or drowsiness, diarrhea, dizziness.
We talked about the most popular drugs against worms, but do not forget that only a specialist can choose the right remedy taking into account the individual characteristics of your body and the type of parasites. Therefore, it is better not to self-medicate (especially since most anthelmintic drugs have a list of side effects), but immediately undergo examination and be treated, following the recommendations of a professional.
What else do you need to know when treating helminthiasis?
It is important that all family members, as well as pets (if any), undergo the course of therapy to avoid reinfection. In addition, if you have animals in your home, you should give yourself and your pets medication every six months.
Often, doctors prescribe, in addition to the main drug, also enterosorbents. These funds help to remove toxic waste products of worms from the body. A special need for this appears when it comes to chronic diseases.
The final stage of treatment
So, you already know how the treatment of worms in humans occurs . After taking strong drugs, you need to help the body recover faster. In particular, most anthelmintic agents disrupt the usual functiating of the intestines and liver, as well as lower immunity. Therefore, experts recommend the use of immunomodulators (Chinese magnolia vine, echinacea, eleutrococcus, etc.), drink vitamins. To optimize the liver, special means are used - hepatoprotectors (Essentiale, Carsil, etc.).