Table of contents:
- Treatment of helminthic invasions with Medamin
- Indications for use
- Method of administration and dosage
- Side effects
- Contraindications
- Duration of treatment
- Interaction with other drugs
- Overdose
- Storage conditions
- Shelf life
- Composition and form of release
- Pregnancy and lactation
- Pediatric use
- Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
Treatment of helminthic invasions with Medamin
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- Indications for use
- Method of administration and dosage
- Side effects
- Contraindications
- Duration of treatment
- Interaction with other drugs
- Overdose
- Storage conditions
- Shelf life
- Composition and form of release
- Pregnancy and lactation
- Pediatric use
- Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
Instructions
Anthelminthic drugs are used depending on the type of helminths and their localization in the human body. Medamin is an antihelminthic agent that is used in the treatment of many types of intestinal parasites belonging to the nematode group. Once in the intestine, the drug begins to act in a few minutes, destroying the membranes of worm cells and paralyzing their motor activity.
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Indications for use
Medamine is used to treat the following helminthiasis caused by roundworms:
- ascariasis (causative agent - roundworm);
- strongyloidosis (acne);
- ankylostomiasis (hookworms);
- enterobiasis (pinworms);
- necatorosis (noncatorosis);
- trichocephalosis (whipworm).
The drug is used for primary infection and for the chronic form of helminthic invasion, as well as for prophylaxis. Affects adult parasites, their eggs and larvae. With mixed helminthic invasion, the effectiveness of Medamin will be insufficient.
Method of administration and dosage
The tablets are taken with meals or immediately after a meal, crushing and mixing with warm water. No special diet or laxatives are required.
The daily dose depends on the patient's body weight and is 10 mg per 1 kg of body weight. It is divided into 3 parts, taken at regular intervals. In acute form or with exacerbation of chronic, the drug is taken for 2-3 days, repeating the course in 2-3 weeks.
For the treatment of pinworms in adults and children, the agent is taken 1 day, after 10 days, repeated treatment is carried out.
Side effects
The product is well tolerated. Active metabolites do not enter the bloodstream, being located in adipose tissue and liver. Sometimes such side effects are possible:
- Pain in the right hypochondrium.
- Dyspeptic disorders.
- Allergic reactions in the form of hives, redness and itching of the skin, Quincke's edema.
The drug affects driving - it can cause dizziness, headaches, drowsiness, and impaired coordination of movements.
Alcohol compatibility does not reduce the effectiveness of Medamin, but it is better to refrain from drinking alcohol so as not to put additional stress on the liver.
Contraindications
It is prohibited to use medamine in the following cases:
- drug sensitivity;
- age up to 3 years;
- intestinal obstruction;
- acute renal dysfunction;
- liver failure.
Duration of treatment
The duration of treatment depends on the type of worms and the severity of the disease. Based on the analyzes, the doctor prescribes a one-day or three-day course.
Interaction with other drugs
Interaction studies with other medications have not been conducted.
Overdose
There is no evidence of a possible overdose.
Storage conditions
Anthelmintic is stored in a dry and dark place, out of the reach of children, at room temperature.
Shelf life
The anthelmintic agent retains its effect for no more than 3 years from the date of issue.
Composition and form of release
The active substance of Medamin is carbendacim, synthesized from benzimidazole, methyl ester, carboxylic acid. The drug is available in the form of round tablets. 1 tablet contains 100 mg of active ingredient.
Pregnancy and lactation
Despite the fact that the drug is low-toxic, it is better to refrain from using it during breastfeeding and pregnancy.
Pediatric use
For children over 3 years old, the dosage is calculated by body weight, as for adults. Despite the low toxicity, it is possible to treat a child with Medamin only on the recommendation of a doctor. A second course of treatment is carried out no earlier than 2 weeks later.
Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
Medamin is sold over the counter without a prescription.
