"Decaris" tablets for children and adults

Among a large number of antihelminthic drugs, it is necessary to highlight tablets "Decaris". For children and adults prescribe this drug and as an immunomodulating agent.

This drug refers to anthelmintic agents of a wide spectrum of action. A single dose of this medication gives a 100% effect of killing ascarids. Active substance of tablets "Decaris" - levamisole hydrochloride. They produce 2 types of tablets: 50 mg each (in a package of 2) and 150 mg (in the package 1 pc.).

Indications for use are: ascaridosis, non-carotidosis, hookworm, strongyloidiasis, trichocephalosis, enterobiasis, trichostrongilez, toxoplasmosis.

The drug has a paralyzing effect on mature helminths and on their larvae. In some cases (for example, with ankylostomiasis), a single dose of this remedy is not effective enough (up to 70%), so the repeated use of "Decaris" tablets increases the effectiveness. The drug is non-toxic.

Tablets "Decaris Children" as such are not produced, but the drug with a dosage of 150 mg is not prescribed for children. To treat children, depleted and elderly people, the dosage is set individually. It directly depends on the weight of such patients (usually 2.5 mg / kg). The dose in adults is 150 mg. It is recommended to take this medication in the evening after dinner. If there is constipation, it is advisable to use a glycerin candle. To prevent re-invasion, it is recommended that therapy be administered after 7-14 days.

Tablets "Decaris" for children are used in this dosage:

- 3-6 years - 25-50 mg;

- 6-14 years - 50-100 mg.

With some helminthiasis and mixed invasions, the drug takes 3 days. Tablets are taken 2 times a day in this dosage:

- adults: 2 tablets each;

- Children: 1 tablet.

Despite the exact dosages indicated in the instructions for the drug, you should use "Decaris" tablets for children and adults only after consulting a doctor.

The scheme of application of the given preparation as immunomodulator is a bit more complicated. It is used for simple, relapsing and herpes zoster, warts, some autoimmune and immunodeficient diseases. With these diseases tablets "Decaris" for children and adults are prescribed according to different schemes - with different doses and terms of treatment. Often, this medication is used in complex restorative treatment of patients who have undergone radiation or chemotherapy.

When using this drug, allergic and other reactions of the body can be observed. Such phenomena occur most often with hypersensitivity of the patient. Also, they can occur with long-term administration of funds. During prolonged therapy, blood counts need to be monitored. Reducing the number of red blood cells is the reason for the temporary or complete withdrawal of the drug. You should be careful when using the tablets "Decaris" and drugs that can cause leukopenia. When using this drug is prohibited the use of drugs tetrachlorethylene, carbon tetrachloride and other lipophilic substances. During treatment, alcoholic beverages are not allowed.

Adverse events with a single use of funds are very rare. These include: nausea, diarrhea, headache. When repeated doses are used, skin rash, fever, leukopenia, agranulocytosis, ulcers on the mucous membrane of the mouth, fatigue, tremor, taste distortion, insomnia can be observed. Very rarely observed: vasculitis, iridocyclitis, lymphadenopathy.

Contraindications to the drug: agranulocytosis; Hepatic, cerebrovascular, renal failure; Leukemia; Lactation period; Oppression of hematopoiesis; early age. Appoint tablets "Decaris" pregnant women should be very careful.