Medicines against parasites in the human body

Various parasites can live in the body of an adult or child.Once inside, they begin their vital 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 choose an antiparasitic remedy and use it.

Varieties by composition

All antiparasitic drugs can be divided into several groups.

  1. Medicines based on synthetic components can be prescribed for parasites in humans.It is possible to eliminate 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.
  2. Herbal medicines.In addition to their deworming effect, they stimulate the body's defenses and cleanse the intestines of toxins.The treatment turns out to be harmless, all active components are eliminated.
  3. Homeopathic medicines against parasites.Treatment with such medications does not cause any harm, but recovery may take longer.The whole course lasts several months, so you will have to wait a long time to get results.
  4. Medicine approves antiparasitic drugs based on traditional recipes.Medicinal compositions can cleanse the body and are ideal for preventive purposes.You cannot use it yourself during an acute course of the disease - the condition may worsen and complications may appear.Use only as adjuvant treatment.
pain in a woman's abdomen caused by the presence of parasites

Some medications may be active against adults, so treatment is repeated after two weeks.During this time, the larvae emerge from the eggs and develop into an adult organism.There are universal drugs that act on any phase of the development of helminths.

They separately produce antiparasitic drugs for humans, capable of getting rid of one or more of their types.Broad-spectrum medications can eliminate 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).

Here are the best antiparasitic remedies for roundworms.

  1. Albendazole is an effective medication.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 interrupted and its death occurs.The drug can be prescribed ongoing with a break of two weeks.

Antiparasitic agents acting against trematodes.

  1. You can eliminate parasites from the human body using belladonna extract with ichthyol.Leads to neuromuscular paralysis of helminths, destruction of their membranes and disruption of metabolic processes.It is a broad-spectrum drug intended for humans, but is most often prescribed for rare trematodiasis pathogens.
  2. Hydrotalcite.Causes helminthic paralysis.Take after meals with a little water.If the medicine must be taken several times a day, the interval should be at least 5 hours.

Preparations against parasites of the human body, belonging to the group of cestodes.

  1. Mepacrine.Before use, people are prescribed a diet and require laxatives.One dose is enough to have a positive effect.
  2. The antiparasitic drug Albendazole negatively affects the metabolic processes of parasites and interferes with glucose absorption.The tablets are taken after meals;no diet or laxative is required.
  3. 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 them is Riol, which cleanses the body of parasites.In addition, the product eliminates toxins formed as a result of their vital activity, normalizes the intestinal microflora and restores reduced immunity.

A cure for all

The most popular are remedies for parasites of the human body, which are active against many types of helminths.

Let's consider the broad-spectrum drugs included in the list of the most popular and effective.

  1. You can eliminate parasites using Carbendacym.The nervous system of the parasites is blocked and they freely release the human body.Calculation: 10 ml per 1 kg of human body weight, taken after meals.
  2. The best remedy is Levamisole: an immunomodulatory anthelmintic agent that paralyzes the muscular system.One tablet is enough to expel parasites from the body.
  3. Mebendazole is the best remedy for parasites, as it fights 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 reused after 2 weeks.
  4. Niclosamide.This broad-spectrum antiparasitic medication is available in tablet form.The active substance paralyzes the neuromuscular system and helminths come out with the stool.
  5. The effective remedy Pirantel affects all stages of development of the parasite, except for the larvae, so the 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 eliminate the disease in this case?It is advisable to treat with ointments, sprays, creams, gels.

  1. Sulfur ointment.When applied to the skin, it has an antiparasitic effect, is not absorbed into the general bloodstream and kills microbes and fungi.
  2. Benzyl benzoate is used to eliminate 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 against parasites present in the human body as a preventive measure, especially for those who have pets, as well as children attending kindergarten and school.

Precautions

Antiparasitic medications often have negative effects on the body.The brain, liver, kidneys, intestines and nervous system are most often affected.It is therefore important to respect the dosage and take into account the age and weight of the person.

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 resulting from taking antiparasitic medications 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, liver cirrhosis, hematopoietic processes and the functioning of the urinary system will be disrupted.

Often, medications against parasites are contraindicated for women during pregnancy and breastfeeding.Use with extreme caution in children.Piperazine is considered the safest drug.The drug is approved for use from one year of age, but the active substance can only eliminate roundworms and pinworms.

Unicellular protozoa (Toxoplasma, Giardia, Trichomonas) can also live in the human body.The drug Metronidazole helps to fight against them.The active ingredients can kill not only parasites, but also germs.Should be taken for at least 5 days.

Following the recommendations of a specialist, you can quickly and without complications get rid of unwanted residents.