The drug "Tiberal" is an antimicrobial and antiprotozoal drug, which is taken for amoebiasis (intestinal infections and extraintestinal forms of amoebiasis), trichomoniasis (genitourinary infections in men and women), giardiasis. The composition of the drug includes 500 mg of ornidazole. This substance has a high permeability to tissue fluid, which allows the drug to be absorbed into the body as quickly as possible.
Ornidazole with its destructive effect on the DNA structure of
dysenteric amoeba, intestinal giardia and vaginal trichomonas. The medicine does not allow their reproduction. The drug "Tiberal" reviews is mostly positive. In rare cases, side effects are noted when taking it.
Amoebiasis
Amoebiasis is an infectious disease caused by an amoeba (a parasitic unicellular microorganism). It leads to damage to the large intestine. Amebiasis is often chronic or protracted. The disease can be accompanied by the appearance of abscesses in the liver, lungs, etc. Symptoms of amoebiasis are very similar to signs of dysentery.
Amoebiasis can be infected only from another person who has suffered this ailment, and can already be healthy. Like many other intestinal infections, amoebiasis occurs due to improper personal hygiene. Therefore, it is always necessary to wash food before eating, hands, etc. Amoebiasis can be the liver, lungs, brain, skin and other organs and systems. An effective remedy in the treatment of this disease, patients and doctors consider the drug "Tiberal." Reviews testify to its effectiveness.
Trichomoniasis
Unlike the infectious disease of amebiasis, trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted disease that is transmitted through sexual intercourse. In women, its causative agent is the vaginal trichomonas, which affects tissues. In men, the urethra and prostate are affected by infection. The disease can also spread through bath towels, washcloths, etc., since Trichomonas can survive in a humid environment for some time.
In a woman, the disease manifests itself as unpleasantly smelling vaginal discharge, pain during intercourse and urination, redness and itching of the genital organs.
In men, trichomoniasis causes a burning sensation and discharge from the urethra.
An effective fighter against trichomoniasis is the drug "Tiberal". Reviews about the drug note its effective antimicrobial effect and good tolerance.
Giardiasis
Giardiasis is a disease of the digestive system. The causative agent of the disease is parasitic protozoa lamblia. The source of infection is a patient with giardiasis or a carrier of parasites. You can get an illness through the mouth, food, water. The disease is characterized by disorders of the gastrointestinal tract.
The drug "Tiberal" from Giardia (reviews indicate a quick recovery) is often used in conjunction with the necessary hygiene measures.
Side effects
The drug can cause mild gastrointestinal upsets (nausea), headaches, and drowsiness. In some cases, it causes disturbances in the central nervous system, namely, temporary loss of consciousness, dizziness, stiffness, tremor, impaired coordination, mixed or sensory peripheral neuropathy. In some cases, a perversion of taste, skin reactions, hypersensitivity, changes in liver function tests may occur.
Patients with diseases of the central nervous system should be especially careful when taking this drug. With an overdose of the drug "Tiberal" there is a certain risk. With caution, it is necessary to prescribe the drug to patients who consume large amounts of alcohol, nursing mothers and pregnant women, patients with liver damage and children.
Studies of the drug on the provision of any effect on the fetus in pregnant women did not reveal toxic or teratogenic effects.
The medication in question is not recommended for persons engaged in driving a vehicle or complex mechanisms.
The drug "Tiberal" - reviews
The result of drug exposure depends on the characteristics of the body, timeliness of application, stage of neglect of the disease.
Most patients note the effectiveness of this drug in the field of exposure to infectious agents. At the same time, it is permissible to take a small amount of alcohol during the course of treatment, which does not affect its effectiveness. Pregnant patients noted that the drug did not have any detrimental effect on their condition and fetus.
Pills "Tiberal" reviews have earned more positive. Negative statements indicate the high cost of the drug, side effects manifested in dizziness, dysfunction of the digestive tract, liver. Patients were sometimes depressed. In rare cases, hypersensitivity to the drug component, ornidazole, has been observed. There are very few negative reviews about the drug. But even they note the effectiveness of the drug "Tiberal." The price of the medication in question varies (depending on the manufacturer) in the range of 495-650 rubles for a package that contains 10 tablets.