In Soviet times, in many schools, children were periodically given Dibazol tablets to increase immunity. Times have passed, but this drug is still popular among pediatricians and neurologists. If earlier many parents knew why these tablets were given to their children, today mothers do not possess such information and may worry that this drug does not harm their baby. So what is Dibazol? Instructions for use, price and reviews about this medication are described in this article.
Drug characteristics
"Dibazol" refers to the group of myotropic antispasmodic drugs. In pharmacies, it is found in tablets in various dosages (for adults and for children). The drug is also offered in ampoules and in the form of a solution for parenteral administration.
The main component of the drug is 2-benzylbenzimidazole hydrochloride. The tablets also contain lactose, calcium stearate, starch, talc and polyvinylpyrrolidone as auxiliary components. The drug is distinguished by a bitter-salty taste, it dissolves slowly in water.
pharmachologic effect
Previously, they used Dibazol to
increase immunity, but this drug also has other properties. Today, its myotropic effect, i.e., effect on muscles, is considered the main advantage. Also, the drug gives vasodilating and antispasmodic effects. After using the medication, you can feel a short decrease in pressure. It affects the blood vessels and internal organs, relaxing smooth muscles. The blood supply to the areas of myocardial ischemia improves, and transmission of interneuronal signals is enhanced at the synapses of the spinal cord.
Also today, some doctors may prescribe Dibazol to increase immunity, as it has the ability to stimulate the production of endogenous interferon. Such immunomodulatory activity may resemble the drug "Levamisole."
In what cases is a medicine prescribed?
This
medication is prescribed in the following conditions:
- With arterial hypertension and during the period of hypertensive crisis.
- During the flu or other viral infections of a cold.
- In neurological diseases and after (for example, childhood polio, facial paralysis, postpartum injuries and other diseases of the nervous system).
- Assign "Dibazole" to increase immunity, but usually it is combined with "Timogen" and ascorbic acid.
- In diseases of the internal organs, which are characterized by spasms of smooth muscles, for example, a stomach ulcer, renal colic.
The drug "Dibazol": instructions for use and dosage
Depending on the age of the patient and the type of disease, the drug can be prescribed for oral or parenteral use, i.e., into a muscle or vein. For some neurological diseases, an electrophoresis solution is used.
With blood pressure above 140/90, the medication is administered intramuscularly (1% solution, 2 ml). The course lasts from one to two weeks. With arterial hypertension, tablets (20-50 mg) are prescribed. Take between meals two or three times a day. The course averages 2-4 weeks. During a crisis, an injection is made into a muscle or vein (1% solution, 3-4 ml).
In neurological diseases, adult patients are prescribed to take 5 mg once a day. The course is 10 days.
For children, the appointment is made depending on the age: for infants up to one year - 1 mg, from one to 12 years - from 2 to 5 mg. But the dosage is prescribed only by the doctor, who will be guided by the situation. The use of "Dibazole" in children should last two weeks, and after a month the course is repeated.
Drug prices
This drug is affordable, therefore it is actively used in medicine. Dibazole tablets, depending on the pharmaceutical company, will cost an average of 20-50 rubles. The medicine in solution can be purchased for 35-45 rubles.
Consumer reviews about the drug
For about 60 years, Dibazol has remained in high demand in medicine. It is widely used in neurology, obstetrics, cardiology and other fields. The drug is prescribed for both adults and children. In the 90s, Dibazol was actively prescribed to schoolchildren. Testimonials from teachers and health workers indicate that such measures helped to reduce the common cold incidence by almost 80%. Parents also noticed that the drug helps to reduce intestinal cramps and accelerates recovery from neurological diseases. But still, the medicine should be given with caution, since cases of allergic reactions in the form of urticaria and edema have been identified.
Patients with hypertension note that the drug is not so effective if the disease has been accompanying you for a long time. But many understand that a medicine that is low in cost and affordable cannot be a panacea.
It is important to note: despite the fact that the medication is dispensed without a prescription, it is important to consult a doctor and carefully read the annotation before taking it.