Various parasites can live in the body of an adult or child.Once inside, they begin their vital activity and change the function of internal organs or entire systems, which is why the immune system suffers greatly.You can fight them with the help of special anthelmintics.An infectious disease parasitologist will help you choose which anti-parasite remedy to choose and how to use it.
Varieties by composition
All antiparasitic drugs can be divided into several groups.
- Drugs based on synthetic components can be prescribed against parasites in humans.It is possible to drive out helminths after taking 2-3 tablets.However, all medications 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 ingredients are removed.
- Homeopathic medicines against parasites.Treatment with such medications does no 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 according to traditional recipes.Medicinal compositions are able to cleanse the body and are ideal as a preventive measure.During an acute course of the disease, you cannot use it on your own - the condition may worsen and complications may arise.Use only as adjuvant therapy.
Some medications may be effective in adults, so the medication is repeated after two weeks.During this time, larvae hatch from the eggs and develop into an adult organism.There are universal drugs that act at any stage of helminth development.
They produce separate antiparasitic drugs for humans that can get rid of one or more of their types.Broad-spectrum medications can eliminate all parasites.
Division by groups
A medical examination will help identify the causative agent of the disease and prescribe effective medications.How the body is cleansed of parasites largely depends on the identified species.Three types of parasites can live in the human body: roundworms (nematodes), flatworms (trematodes) and tapeworms (cestodes).
Below are the best antiparasitic remedies for roundworms.
- An effective medicine is albendazole.It is available in the form of tablets and suspensions and is effective at any stage of development of parasites living in the intestines and internal organs.Glucose transport is disrupted, the parasitic organism's nutrient supply is interrupted and its death occurs.The drug can be prescribed in courses with a two-week break.
Antiparasitic agents against trematodes.
- With the help of the drug Belladonna extract with ichthyol, you can remove parasites from the human body.Leads to neuromuscular paralysis of helminths, destruction of their membranes and disruption of metabolic processes.This is a broad-spectrum drug for humans, but is most often prescribed for rare pathogens of trematodiasis.
- Hydrotalcite.Causes helminthic paralysis.Take with a little water after meals.If the medication is to be taken several times a day, the interval should be at least 5 hours.
Preparations against parasites in the human body that belong to the group of cestodes.
- Mepacrine.Before use, people are prescribed a diet and need laxatives.One dose is enough to achieve a positive effect.
- The antiparasitic drug Albendazole negatively affects the metabolic processes within the parasites and impairs the absorption of glucose.The tablets are taken after meals;No diet or laxatives are required.
- Niclosamide.The medicine 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 mucous membrane.
Herbal preparations are very popular.One of them is Riol, which cleanses the body of parasites.In addition, the product removes toxins resulting from their vital activity, normalizes intestinal microflora and restores reduced immunity.
A cure for everyone
The most popular are remedies for parasites in the human body, which act against many types of helminths.
Let's consider broad-spectrum drugs included in the list of the most popular and effective drugs.
- With Carbendacym you can remove parasites.The parasites' nervous system is blocked and they can enter the human body unhindered.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 muscles.One tablet is enough to expel parasites from the body.
- Mebendazole is the best anti-parasitic agent as it fights many helminths in the body.Impairs the absorption of glucose and they no longer receive the nutrients necessary for development.Usually 1 tablet is prescribed and taken again after 2 weeks.
- Niclosamide.This broad-spectrum anti-parasite agent is available in tablet form.The active ingredient paralyzes the neuromuscular system and the helminths come out in the feces.
- The effective remedy Pirantel affects all stages of parasite development, with the exception of the larvae.Therefore, the treatment is repeated after 2 to 3 weeks.
Parasites can settle not only in a person's internal organs, but also outside - for example under the skin.How to eliminate the disease in this case?Treatment with ointments, sprays, creams and gels is recommended.
- 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 reproduction of bacteria.Apply a thin layer to the affected area.
For prevention, medications against parasites in the human body can also be prescribed, especially for owners of pets and for children attending kindergarten and school.
Precautions
Antiparasitic drugs often have negative effects on the body.The brain, liver, kidneys, intestines and nervous system are most commonly affected, so it is important to respect 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 when taking antiparasitic drugs include:
- allergic manifestations in the form of rash, cough, swelling;
- abdominal pain;
- nausea and vomiting;
- the appearance of loose stools;
- cardiac arrhythmias;
- Headache;
- cramps.
If the dosage is not observed, a person develops hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, hematopoiesis processes, and the functioning of the urinary system is disrupted.
Antiparasitic medications are often contraindicated in 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 old, but the active ingredient can only eliminate roundworms and pinworms.
Single-celled protozoa (Toxoplasma, Giardia, Trichomonas) can also live in the human body.The drug Metronidazole helps in the fight against this.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 get rid of unwanted residents quickly and easily.