Various parasites can live in the body of an adult or child.Once inside, they begin their life activity, changing the functioning of internal organs or entire systems, which is why the immune system suffers greatly.You can fight them with the help of special anthelmintic drugs.An infectious disease parasitologist will help you which anti-parasite remedy to choose and how to use it.
Varieties by composition
All antiparasitic drugs can be divided into several groups.
- Medicines based on synthetic components can be prescribed for parasites for humans.It is possible to drive out helminths after taking 2-3 tablets.But all drugs are highly toxic, and if the exact dosage is not followed, the risk of side effects increases.
- Herbal medicines.In addition to their anthelmintic effect, they stimulate the body's defenses and cleanse the intestines of toxins.The treatment turns out to be harmless, all active components are removed.
- Homeopathic medicines against parasites.Treatment with such medications does not cause harm, but recovery may take longer.The entire course lasts several months, so you will have to wait a long time for results.
- Medicine approves antiparasitic drugs based on traditional recipes.Medicinal compositions can cleanse the body and are ideal as a preventive measure.You cannot use it on your own during an acute course of the disease - the condition may worsen and complications may appear.Use only as an adjuvant therapy.
Some medications may be active against adults, so the course of medication is repeated after two weeks.During this time, larvae emerge from the eggs and develop into an adult organism.There are universal drugs that act on any phase of helminth development.
They produce separately antiparasitic drugs for humans that can get rid of one or more of their types.Broad-spectrum drugs can get rid of all parasites.
Division by groups
An examination by a doctor will help identify the causative agent of the disease and prescribe effective medications.How to cleanse the body of parasites largely depends on the type identified.Three types of parasites can live in the human body: roundworms (nematodes), flatworms (trematodes) and tapeworms (cestodes).
The following are the best anti-parasitic remedies for roundworms.
- An effective medicine is albendazole.Available in the form of tablets and suspensions, it acts at any stage of development of parasites living in the intestines and internal organs.Glucose transport is disrupted, the supply of nutrients to the parasitic organism is stopped, and its death occurs.The drug can be prescribed in courses with a two-week break.
Antiparasitic agents acting against trematodes.
- You can remove parasites from the human body with the help of the drug belladonna extract with ichthyol.Leads to neuromuscular paralysis of helminths, destruction of their membranes and disruption of metabolic processes.This is a broad-spectrum drug for humans, but most often it is prescribed for rare pathogens of trematodiasis.
- Hydrotalcite.Causes helminth paralysis.Take after meals with a small amount of water.If the drug is prescribed to be taken several times a day, the interval should be at least 5 hours.
Preparations for parasites in the human body, belonging to the group of cestodes.
- Mepacrine.Before use, people are prescribed a diet and require laxatives.One dose is enough to have a positive effect.
- The antiparasitic drug Albendazole negatively affects metabolic processes within parasites and interferes with the absorption of glucose.The tablets are taken after meals; no diet or laxatives are required.
- Niclosamide.The pharmaceutical drug reduces the resistance of parasites to digestive enzymes, and they begin to be digested along with food.Neuromuscular paralysis occurs, helminths lose the ability to move and attach to the walls of the mucosa.
Herbal preparations are very popular.One of these is Riol, which cleanses the body of parasites.In addition, the product removes toxins formed as a result of their vital activity, normalizes the intestinal microflora and restores reduced immunity.
One cure for all
The most popular are remedies for parasites in the human body, which are active against many types of helminths.
Let's consider broad-spectrum drugs included in the list of the most popular and effective.
- You can remove parasites using Carbendacym.The nervous system of the parasites is blocked, and they freely free the human body.Calculation: 10 ml per 1 kg of human body weight, should be taken after meals.
- The best remedy is Levamisole: an anthelmintic, immunomodulatory agent that paralyzes the muscular system.One tablet is enough to expel parasites from the body.
- Mebendazole is the best remedy for parasites, as it copes with many helminths in the body.Interferes with the absorption of glucose, and they stop receiving the nutrients necessary for development.Usually 1 tablet is prescribed and re-used after 2 weeks.
- Niclosamide.This broad-spectrum anti-parasite medicine is available in tablets.The active substance paralyzes the neuromuscular system, and the helminths come out along with the feces.
- The effective remedy Pirantel affects all stages of parasite development, except larvae, so the course of treatment is repeated after 2 or 3 weeks.
Parasites can settle not only in the internal organs of a person, but also outside - for example, under the skin.How to remove the disease in this case?It is advisable to treat with ointments, sprays, creams, gels.
- Sulfur ointment.When applied to the skin, it has an antiparasitic effect, is not absorbed into the general bloodstream, and kills microbes and fungi.
- Benzyl benzoate is used to remove parasites - the drug not only has an antiparasitic effect, but also stops the proliferation of bacteria.Apply a thin layer to the affected area.
Medicines can also be prescribed for parasites in the human body as a preventive measure, especially for those who have pets, as well as for children attending kindergarten and school.
Precautions
Antiparasitic drugs often have negative effects on the body.Most often the brain, liver, kidneys, intestines, and nervous system are affected, so it is important to follow the dosage and take into account the person’s age and body weight.
To reduce the risk of side effects during the recovery period, it is better to accompany treatment with adsorbents (they are prescribed to cleanse the body of toxins), enzyme preparations (they improve the functioning of the digestive system), vitamin and mineral complexes, and immunostimulating drugs.
The most common side effects that occur as a result of taking antiparasitic drugs include:
- allergic manifestations in the form of rash, cough, swelling;
- abdominal pain;
- nausea and vomiting;
- the appearance of loose stools;
- heart rhythm disturbances;
- headaches;
- convulsions.
If the dosage is not observed, a person will develop hepatitis, cirrhosis of the liver, hematopoiesis processes and the functioning of the urinary system will be disrupted.
Often, medications for parasites are contraindicated for women during pregnancy and breastfeeding.Use with extreme caution in children.Piperazine is considered the safest medicine.The drug is approved for use from one year of age, but the active substance can only get rid of roundworms and pinworms.
Single-celled protozoa (Toxoplasma, Giardia, Trichomonas) can also live in the human body.The drug Metronidazole helps in the fight against them.The active ingredients can kill not only parasites, but also germs. Must be taken for at least 5 days.
By following the recommendations of a specialist, you can quickly and without complications get rid of unwanted residents.