Pills for pinworms

Pinworm tablets are one of the most effective ways to get rid of the "inhabitants" in the body.

But before proceeding to treatment, it is necessary to understand what pinworms are. So, these are small worms that can cause severe itching in a person’s anus. In some cases, the body itself can cope with this problem. But if there is a high level of infection, it is best to seek help from a medical institution.

Indications for the use of pinworm tablets

The main indications for the use of pinworm tablets are quite simple. As a rule, drug treatment is prescribed for enterobiasis. Simply put, when the body is infected with roundworms. Similar drugs are used by people with ascariasis, that is, the presence of roundworms in the body. These are, perhaps, the only indications for which such medications are taken.

Pregnant girls should be especially careful when taking any medications. Because any medical intervention, especially in the first trimester, can cause complications in the course of pregnancy itself. However, Piperazine is the safest and is approved for use by women during this period of their lives. There is no threat to the baby.

If we are talking about a nursing woman, then taking Piperazine is also allowed. Other drugs for pinworms and roundworms should be used only after consultation with the attending physician. After all, the drug can get into the child's body through the mother's milk. Naturally, this is unacceptable.

Release form

The standard form of release is presented in the form of tablets and solutions. Much depends on what drug we are talking about. But if we talk generally, pills are the most successful form of release. After all, taking medicine in the form of a solution is not so convenient.

So, the standard dosage of one tablet is 0.1 or 0.25 grams. It all depends on the specific medicine. If we talk about Piperazine, which was mentioned above, its dosage is 0.5 grams. In order to achieve a positive result, you will have to take 3-4 grams daily. Regarding the dosage, this issue is decided with the doctor. Because a lot depends on the patient's age and the disease that the person is sick with.

There is also a "packaging" in the form of a suspension, usually 5 ml. The course of treatment, both tablets and solution, lasts no more than 2 days. It is desirable that the healing process affects all family members. Because if one person is sick, then the others should take preventive measures. Otherwise, you will have to resort to repeated treatment. In general, these drugs can be called effective, but after taking them, it is recommended to do a cleansing enema.

Pharmacodynamics

Any anthelmintic is capable of causing neuromuscular blockade of helminths sensitive to it. Due to this process, their complete expulsion is ensured without excitation and stimulation of migration of the affected worms.

Anthelmintics are effective in the intestinal lumen against mature and immature sensitive helminths of both sexes. Such drugs are highly effective against infestations caused by pinworms, hookworms and roundworms.

The preparations destroy tissue and intestinal parasites, actively affecting the egg itself, embryos and adults. The positive effect is observed due to the polymerization of tubulin. It is this that causes metabolic disorders and leads to the complete destruction of helminths. Such anthelmintics actively affect roundworms, pinworms, hookworms, dwarf tapeworms, oriental fluke and other "inhabitants" of the human body. The spectrum of any drug is quite wide. However, some of them are still more effective in the matter of destroying "parasites".

Pharmacokinetics

Pharmacokinetics states that they are practically not absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Partially, the drugs can be metabolized in the liver to N-methyl-1,3-propanediamine. Usually, everything is excreted through the intestines, part is absorbed unchanged by the kidneys and also removes the remains of the drug from the body.

As a rule, roundworm medications are perfectly absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract. There is no need to worry about their presence in the body. Because usually 24 hours are enough for them to be completely excreted with urine.

That is why the drugs are widely used by children. There are no age restrictions. The only thing that may differ in the treatment is the dosage of this or that anthelmintic.

It is worth noting that when taking pills orally, they are absorbed rather poorly. Therefore, it is recommended to eat food rich in lipids along with medications. Thus, their absorption increases almost 5 times. Which is a pretty good indicator. After prolonged use of medications, complete elimination occurs in about a month.

Pinworm tablets for children

It is necessary to select tablets against pinworms for children with special care. Because the baby's body requires more gentle treatment. The current and effective drugs in the fight against roundworms are Zentel, Piperazine, Pyrantel, Mebendazole and Levamisole.

• Zentel is an antiprotozoal and antihelminthic agent that belongs to the carbonate group. It is used to combat intestinal helminthic invasions, as well as skin lesions. The main focus of the anthelmintic is the elimination of pinworms, pork tapeworm, roundworm and other "parasites". It is taken once a day at 0.2 grams, if the child is under 3 years old. For children over 3 years old, 0.4 grams per day.
• Piperazine. This medicine is prescribed for enterobiasis, or, in simpler terms, for infection with roundworms. The daily dosage for a child is 1.5-2 grams. The duration of treatment is 2 days. The pills should be taken before meals.
• Pyrantel. Used to combat ascariasis, enterobiasis, necatoriasis and trichuriasis. Children over 12 years old can take 750 mg per day. Babies from 6 months to 2 years old only 125 mg. Over 6 years old 250 mg. To prevent re-infection, the course is repeated after 3 weeks.
• Mebendazole is an anthelmintic that effectively fights enterobiasis, trichuriasis, trichinosis, ascariasis and other "inhabitants" of the human body. The medication is taken at 100 mg per day once. If we are talking about children 2-10 years old, then it is advisable to reduce the dose by 2-3 times, 25-50 mg will be quite enough. It is recommended to repeat the treatment after 2-4 weeks.
• Levamisole is used to combat worms and other diseases accompanied by the development of parasites inside the human body. Children under 6 years old can be given 25-50 mg once. Over 7 years old - 50-125 mg. The dosage is prescribed by the attending physician. All of them are effective, but it is important not to forget to repeat the course of treatment after 2-3 weeks.

Tablets for pinworms in adults

During treatment, pinworm tablets for adults are used exactly the same as for children. In fact, there is no particular difference in this process. The only difference is in the dosage. The drugs that are worth paying attention to are Vermox, Metovit, Dekaris, Gelmintox and Nemozol.

Vermox is used during infection of the body with intestinal parasites. In case of enterobiasis, one tablet should be taken. Repeat the procedure after 2-4 weeks to consolidate the effect. If we are talking about children, the medicine is used in the morning and evening, one tablet, for 3 days. A repeat course is not carried out.

Metovit is a broad-spectrum anthelmintic. It fights not only parasites that have "started up" in the human body, but also eliminates gastrointestinal diseases. It is necessary to take 1 capsule twice a day every day. If we are talking about children, then 1 tablet per day.

Decaris is actively used for ascariasis, trichuriasis, strongyloidiasis and other diseases associated with the development of "parasites" in the human body. The drug should be taken once before bedtime, in the amount of 0.15 grams. The dose for children is 2.5 mg per kilogram of weight.

Gelmintox is used to combat roundworms and pinworms. Children under 6 years old can take 1 spoon of suspension per day. Older children take one pill per day. Adults take 6 measuring spoons of suspension.

Nemozol - has a broad spectrum of anthelmintic action. Usually prescribed 20 ml of suspension once. It is recommended to undergo a course of treatment for all family members.

Method of administration and dosage

The method of application and dosage depend on the disease a person is fighting. Naturally, much is based on the drug itself. Therefore, an example will be given on Piperazine.

So, for ascariasis, adults need to take 1.5-2 grams at a time. In general, a person takes 3-4 grams per day. The remedy is taken for a couple of days. If a person has enterobiasis, then the daily dosage does not increase, but the duration of treatment is 5 days. In this case, you need to take 1-3 courses to completely get rid of parasites in the body. It is important to do a cleansing enema after treatment to remove everything from the body.

A similar scheme of application is observed for all anthelmintics. Some of them need to be taken slightly differently. So, one pill is enough once. The procedure is repeated after 2-3 weeks. This will completely rid the body of parasites.

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Names of pinworm pills

Today, pinworm tablets are actively used. Because the course of treatment with them is not long, and the effect is fast.

One of the most popular medications is piperazine.

It is prescribed at 1 gram per day. The duration of treatment is 3-5 days. Not in all cases one course is enough. Therefore, a repeated cycle is prescribed with an interval of a week. In this case, there is no need to use a laxative.

Medamine is also widely used. It should be used based on the patient's weight. So, 10 mg should be taken per kilogram. The drug is taken 3 times a day. The course of treatment should be repeated after 2-3 weeks.

Pirantel is also among the popular drugs. It should be taken orally, in similar doses as medamin. To avoid self-invasion, the course can be repeated only after 3 weeks. Before swallowing, the tablets must be chewed. It is worth noting that self-medication is definitely not allowed.

Pyrantel

Treatment of pinworms is carried out with pyrantel and is quite effective. But, despite this, there are not so few methods of combating worms. A wonderful remedy is offered to the attention of patients. This medicine is one of the few that really helps to get rid of roundworms.

This is a fairly powerful antihelminthic agent. It is available both in tablet and suspension form. The drug acts on the body quickly. In a short period of time, it is possible to get rid of all parasites in the human body.

This is explained by the fact that the drug causes neuromuscular blockade of the same parasites. Pirantel perfectly fights not only pinworms, but also roundworms, hookworms and other parasites. The dosage is described in the instructions and is individual for everyone. Only pregnant women and people suffering from liver failure should not take the drug. In this case, it is better to treat pinworms with special dietary supplements.

Vermox

Conducting treatment with Vermox is quite effective and completely safe. So, the remedy is used to combat parasites that have settled inside the human body.

The method of application is quite simple. So, the product should be taken orally and washed down with plenty of water. Children who have reached the age of 10 should take 100 mg of the drug at a time. At a younger age, the dose should not exceed 25-50 mg, once. If there is a high probability of the problem recurring, then you should take a second course literally in 2-4 weeks.

The dosage depends on the problem and its course. Therefore, it is not recommended to take the drug on your own. With long-term use of the anthelmintic, it is worth monitoring the picture of peripheral blood, as well as liver and kidney function. During the day, after taking the drug, you should not eat heavy food. Because the intestines should not be subject to additional stress. In this case, the treatment will be truly effective.

Nemozol

When treating with Nemozol, it is necessary to pay attention to the dosage and side effects. Thus, the drug is prescribed to people who are fighting parasites in their body.

Nemazol should be used at 0.4 grams per dose. For children, the dose is 6 mg/kg. A special diet or taking laxatives is not required.

If leukopenia develops, therapy should be stopped immediately. In case of neurocysticercosis, which is accompanied by eye damage, it is worth visiting the attending physician before starting treatment. Because a mandatory procedure is a study of the retina. After all, there is a risk of worsening the pathology.

Women of reproductive age should also consult a doctor before starting treatment. Contraception is required during therapy. Patients receiving high doses of the drug should be monitored. After all, there is a great load on the liver and kidneys.

Decaris

The drug is prescribed to combat parasites that have settled inside the human body.

So, decaris should be taken orally during meals. Its dose is 150 mg per day. Moreover, the drug must be taken in one go. As a rule, the course of treatment is 3 days, but it is repeated. For complete recovery, you will have to undergo 2-3 courses with a frequency of one week.

Before starting treatment, it is necessary to conduct a peripheral blood test. During the therapy itself, the number of leukocytes in the blood is monitored. Infectious diseases and malignant neoplasms pose a particular danger. In this case, the anthelmintic is used exclusively in certain dosages prescribed by the attending physician.

It is important to understand that decaris can enhance the effect of phenytoin and indirect anticoagulants. Therefore, it should never be taken on its own. Medication should have a positive effect.

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Vormilo

Is it possible to treat pinworms with vormil without consulting a doctor? The drug is widely used to combat enterobiasis and trichuriasis. However, it causes irreversible disruption of glucose utilization and is also capable of depleting glycogen reserves in helminth tissues. Thus, it prevents the synthesis of cellular tubulin.

Vormil is taken orally and washed down with a small amount of water. So, children over 10 years old and adults should take 100 mg once. If we are talking about babies, the dose should not exceed 50 mg. It is recommended to treat all family members simultaneously. Regardless of whether they are infected or not.

If the anthelmintic is taken for a long time, it is worth monitoring the functions of the liver and kidneys. It is forbidden to eat fatty foods for 24 hours after taking it. Laxatives are not prescribed. Therapy is considered effective if helminths are not noticed 7 days after treatment.

Using pinworm tablets during pregnancy

The fact is that the drugs of this category do not pose any particular danger. But still, many mothers know that the first trimester of pregnancy is the most difficult.

During this period, it is not only difficult to endure the new condition, but it is also necessary to ensure the normal course of pregnancy. Because the first trimester is one of the most important in the formation of the fetus. Therefore, taking any anthelmintics on your own is strictly prohibited.

The safest is Piperazine. It does not affect the baby in any way. Moreover, it can be freely used during breastfeeding. The active components of the substance are not able to penetrate the child's body through milk. But this information is relevant only regarding Piperazine.

But, despite the complete safety, the drug should be used with extreme caution. In any case, a doctor's consultation is necessary. Because other drugs can harm the baby. You should be careful with treatment during pregnancy.

Contraindications to the use of pinworm tablets

In case of central nervous system damage, it is not recommended to use such means. Chronic insufficiency also belongs to the risk group. The main danger is hypersensitivity to some components of the means.

Again, much depends on the specific anthelmintics. For example, there are medications that should never be used on small children. More effective substances contain specific components, so they should be used with caution.

It is necessary to understand that when prescribing certain drugs, it is worth considering the fact that a person may already be addicted to some medications. This means that side effects are possible. After all, these components can enhance the effect of others.

Therefore, before starting treatment, it is worth getting advice from a specialist.

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Side effects of pinworm pills

In almost any case, side effects of pinworm tablets may occur. This means that you should never prescribe an anthelmintic on your own. Moreover, it is undesirable to adjust the prescribed dosage. All this can affect a person's health.

The main side effects can be considered abdominal pain, nausea and headache. People suffering from kidney failure may develop muscle weakness, tremors, visual impairment, euphoria, etc. Therefore, in this case, everything is taken exclusively under the supervision of a doctor. Particular caution should be exercised by people with liver failure. Side effects may be similar.

In any case, it is necessary to stop taking the drug. So that the person's condition does not worsen. Not all drugs have such side effects. But still, all the above-described "variations" can be considered standard.

Overdose

In order to avoid overdose, it is necessary to follow all the rules for taking the drugs. Because increasing the dose on your own leads to unfavorable consequences.

So, what can happen if a person uses the anthelmintic much more? The first thing that will happen is abdominal cramps. Then nausea, vomiting and diarrhea will join this process.

These are the most common options that can happen to a person. If signs of an overdose appear, you should immediately wash your stomach. It is desirable that it be an aqueous solution of potassium permanganate. Moreover, it should be prepared at a rate of 20 mg / 100 ml. Activated carbon is also quite suitable, it will remove unpleasant symptoms.

It is important to understand that increasing the dose on your own will not give a good effect. Moreover, it can provoke various reactions from the gastrointestinal tract.

Interactions with other drugs

Are there interactions between pinworm tablets and other medications, and is it even possible to take several medications at the same time? If we are not talking about medications that fight roundworms, then combining several medications is quite possible.

In no case should you take anthelmintics that are aimed at combating the same problem. This can enhance the effect of the components included in the pills and thereby worsen the patient's condition.

People suffering from diabetes should be especially careful. Because pinworm tablets can reduce the effectiveness of insulin. This once again confirms the fact that you should never take medications on your own. All this can affect a person's health.

It is important to avoid interactions of such drugs with cimetidine. This may lead to side effects. Therefore, caution should be exercised.

Storage conditions

A warm place, no sunlight and undamaged packaging are all ideal storage conditions. But is that all that is needed to keep the medicine safe? In fact, it's a little more serious.

It is important that the preparation is stored in a warm place, but the temperature should not exceed 25 degrees Celsius. This indicator should not fluctuate under any circumstances. Direct sunlight should be avoided. This can spoil the anthelmintic.

Humidity is another enemy of all medicines. In such an environment, tablets can quickly spoil, so it will be impossible to use them. It cannot be said that medicines for roundworms cost a lot, but still, some storage conditions should be observed, because constantly buying medicines is still expensive.

During storage, you should also look at the appearance of the medicine. If the packaging is damaged, then you should not use the drug. You can store pinworm tablets for 3 years. After this time, even if the medicine looks perfect, you cannot use it.

Best before date

The shelf life is affected by many factors, including storage conditions. Therefore, first of all, it is still worth observing them. For example, do not allow direct sunlight to hit the product. This can lead to the active components of the substance evaporating.

Negatively affects the shelf life and damage to the packaging. If the blister is torn or has obvious defects, then taking such tablets is clearly prohibited. It is necessary to avoid moisture in every possible way, it can spoil the medicine. Excessive temperature also negatively affects the medicine. It is desirable that its indicator is within 25 degrees Celsius.

So, the shelf life of drugs usually fluctuates around 2-3 years. But during this entire period, it is worth monitoring the appearance of the drug. Because it is not recommended to store opened pills for such a period. If, on the contrary, the product has retained good external data, then it is also undesirable to use it. After all, pinworm tablets are designed for a certain period.

The best pills for pinworms

When fighting parasites that have spread inside the human body, there is a desire to know what the best pinworm tablets are and what exactly to pay attention to when choosing them.

Naturally, it is not so easy to single out favorites. After all, everyone's organism is individual and it is difficult to say that there are special drugs. It is necessary to take into account the person's health, his illness and other important points.

But, despite this, it is still possible to voice the best medications of their kind. So, Piperazine takes the leading position, it actively fights parasites and completely removes them from the body in two days.

Vermox is also one of the good medicines. It can cope with even very difficult cases of "infection". Zentel has similar properties. Children can freely take Pirantel, because it cannot harm the baby's body. Decaris, in turn, will help adults.

In fact, there are quite a lot of drugs. It is impossible to say that all of them are perfect.