Decaris for children. Reviews, instructions for use, price

Decaris is an anthelmintic a drug with pronounced properties, which is actively used to destroy parasites. Often, the medicine is used for children, but it can also be prescribed for adults if necessary. Reviews about the action of the agent differ, which is explained by the individual reaction of the body to the components of the composition.

Composition and form of release

The drug is supplied by pharmaceutical companies in the form of tablets intended for oral use. They are flat and round, light orange in color, and small in size. The tablets are packaged in small plastic blisters of 1 or 2 pieces.

The composition of the drug includes the component levamisole, which has the main therapeutic effect on the body. Its dosage is different.

The medicine includes auxiliary ingredients:

• Saccharinate.
• Magnesium stearate.
• Starch.
• Povidone.
• Talc.
• Dye and flavor.

These substances have no medicinal properties. The amount of the main component per 1 tablet can be 50 or 150 mg.

Terms of sale, prices

The tablet is dispensed in different pharmacies after presentation of a certified prescription form from a specialist.

The cost of the medication ranges from 70-140 rubles. depending on the amount of the drug in the package and the dosage of the active ingredient.

Pharmacological properties

Decaris for children (reviews about the medicine are usually left by parents who gave the child pills) are often used, which is associated with high efficiency and rapid achievement of a therapeutic result. The drug has anthelmintic properties and for a short period of time destroys parasites that often live in the body of patients of different ages.

The drug also prevents the development of complications against the background of the progression of the parasitic disease, as well as the reproduction of helminths in the intestinal lumen. Against the background of its use, there is a rapid elimination of the accompanying symptoms that develop against the background of the multiplication of parasites.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

The action of the drug occurs quickly after taking a single therapeutic dose. The main ingredient destroys various types of helminths. The mechanism of action of the agent is based on the ability to block the muscle fibers of parasites, which leads to their paralysis and the inability to move in the intestines.

Additionally, metabolic processes in the body of helminths are disrupted, which leads to their rapid death with subsequent excretion in a natural way with feces. The patient's intestines are cleansed, the likelihood of further spread of pathology decreases.

Another action of the remedy is noted:

• The main ingredient is predominantly active against certain types of parasites, therefore it is recommended to conduct a preliminary examination and identify a specific type of pathogen.
• The drug also has immunostimulating properties, promotes the production of antibodies and activates the activity of T-lymphocytes.
• The drug increases the activity of macrophages, monocytes and neutrophils.
• As a result of the destruction of parasites, there is a gradual restoration of the intestinal mucous membranes, which are damaged as a result of their reproduction and damage by waste products.

After taking the drug inside, the film shell dissolves quickly and the active substance is released. The drug acts primarily in the intestinal lumen, but its ingredient enters the bloodstream rather quickly. The maximum concentration of the component is reached after 1.5-2 hours, depending on the dose taken and the organism of a particular patient.

For several hours, the basic substance is processed in the liver, where it breaks down into metabolites. The period for evacuating components takes from 12 to 16 hours. Most of them are evacuated by the kidneys. Violations of the liver and urinary system provoke a slowdown in the absorption and elimination of components from the body, which sometimes negatively affects the therapeutic effect.

Pharmacokinetic characteristics may differ from patient to patient. In children, rapid absorption and elimination of ingredients is usually observed, as well as a rapid onset of a therapeutic effect.

Indications for use

Dekaris is often used for children in case of the development of parasitic diseases, if you study patient reviews.

The main indications for the use of the drug:

• Ascariasis of varying severity.
• Diagnosing trichocephalosis.
• Development of noncatorosis and toxoplasmosis.
• Enterobiasis at different stages of development.
• Trichostrongylosis and hookworm infection.

The drug helps to stop acute and subacute manifestations of the disease, prevents the development of complications against the background of their progression.

Contraindications

The drug is not prescribed for children and adults if an intolerance to any component of its composition is detected. The tendency to such reactions is also considered a relative contraindication to therapy. Treatment in this case is not always prescribed, only when urgently needed.

Other barriers to therapy include the following conditions:

• Intestinal obstruction, accompanied by severe pain and other disorders.
• Agranulocytosis at different stages of development.
• Suppression of the work of the red bone marrow.
• Renal failure, acute infectious diseases of the kidneys, bladder, urinary tract.
• Diseases of the liver of viral origin in the acute stage.
• Liver failure. The drug is used with caution in its chronic course, but in the acute stage it is not recommended to carry out treatment.
• The period of gestation and breastfeeding. The drug can negatively affect the condition of women during these periods.
• The patient's age is up to 3 years. At an earlier age, medicines are selected with other ingredients in the composition.

Relative contraindications include exacerbation of gastritis, peptic ulcer and inflammatory pathologies of the pancreas. Individual barriers to treatment are identified during the examination.

Methods of administration and dosage

Decaris for children (drug reviews allow you to preliminarily assess its effectiveness) is prescribed after obtaining the results of a diagnostic examination and determining the type of parasite present in intestines.

The medicine is taken only orally in the prescribed dosage. Depending on the disease, the dose may differ, as well as the dosage regimen.

Disease	Dosage and duration of use
Toxoplasmosis	When diagnosing helminthiasis, the medicine can be taken in 2 stages, that is, with an interval of 7 days. The dosage for children over 3 years old is determined depending on the patient's weight. For every 10 kg, there is 25 mg of the drug, that is, the dose is determined at the rate of 2.5 mg per 1 kg of body weight. 1 tablet of 50 mg per 20 kg of the child's weight. Take it once at any time of the day with plenty of water. After that, you must take the next dose after 7 days. Usually a longer intake is not required, only occasionally it is necessary to repeat the application when re-infection with intestinal parasites.
Helminthiasis	Treatment of helminthiasis is also carried out in 2 stages, but the interval between taking the pills is 10-14 days. The dosage is determined individually at the rate of 2.5 mg per 1 kg of the child's weight. The tool is used once, after which a second dose is taken after a period of time indicated by a specialist. Longer use is not recommended, as is taking the drug daily for a long period of time.

After the therapeutic course, the doctor can conduct a second examination, which confirms the absence of parasites in the child's body. If the diagnosis reveals the presence of helminths, it may be necessary to prescribe other drugs, the action of which is aimed at destroying more parasites of various types.

Side effects

Decaris for children (reviews of some patients may be negative, which in most cases associated with the development of complications) is often used, due to its positive effect on the immune system.

Despite this, the drug can lead to the development of complications:

• Nervous system disorders manifest as encephalopathy, headache and dizziness. Over the course of several days, the child may have seizures appear and disappear, which only worsen the general condition. Sometimes treatment with a remedy provokes weakness and fatigue, a decrease in physical activity.
• Often, the medication leads to the development of dyspeptic disorders, which manifest themselves in the form of nausea, stool disorder, and abdominal pain. The medicine can lead to indigestion, impaired appetite, and intense thirst. Dryness of the mucous membranes in the mouth leads to the consumption of large amounts of fluids.
• The tool can provoke complications from the hematopoietic system. In laboratory tests, a decrease in the level of leukocytes, as well as other important cells, is noted.
• Some doctors, when examining a patient, note a tremor of the extremities, which interferes with the implementation of ordinary household manipulations.
• On the part of the cardiovascular system, disorders are manifested in the form of cardiac arrhythmias and tachycardia. In children, symptoms are usually not accompanied by acute disorders; only in adolescents, fluctuations in blood pressure are sometimes possible, which worsens the condition.
• Often, negative reactions are manifested in the form of allergies to the components of the composition. A rash appears on the child's body, spreading to large areas of the skin, there is a pronounced itching, burning sensation. Children often scratch the affected area, which only worsens the condition, leads to skin damage and other symptoms.

Negative reactions worsen the general condition, may worsen over several days. When they appear, it is recommended to visit a doctor who will determine the need to prescribe drugs that eliminate reactions.

Overdose

The drug can provoke an overdose only with a single use of a large number of tablets. In this case, all negative reactions are aggravated, repeated vomiting and frequent loose stools are observed. Against the background of the loss of a large amount of fluid, dehydration of the body may develop.

In children, the condition is especially difficult, accompanied by convulsions, severe weakness and impaired consciousness. If symptoms of an overdose appear, you should immediately seek medical help. The condition is treated only in a hospital, the patient is prescribed funds for parenteral administration.

For several days, the patient is in the hospital and receives treatment. Only after the acute symptoms have been eliminated is it allowed to send the child home. You cannot treat an overdose at home without first seeing a doctor.

special instructions

Decaris for children (reviews about the tool can be positive if it is used correctly and for its intended purpose) used more often than other antiparasitic drugs, due to its additional effect on the immune system the patient.

Despite this, you cannot use the remedy on your own, even if certain symptoms appear, indicating an infection with helminths.

Sometimes the daily allowance for a child is 5 mg per 1 kg of weight, but the decision to increase the rate should be made only by a doctor. As a result of increasing the dose, it is possible to increase the likelihood of developing severe complications from the internal organs. For this reason, therapy is carried out only as directed by a doctor and after receiving the results of the examination.

Drug interactions

The drug should not be combined with other antiparasitic drugs. This increases the likelihood of complications. An appointment with antibacterial and some other agents is allowed, if necessary.

When treating, it should be borne in mind that the drug significantly enhances the effect of indirect anticoagulants and phenytoin-based drugs. In the case of a combination, it increases the likelihood of developing complications in the form of bleeding, both external and internal.

If the child takes any medications on an ongoing basis, it is worth checking with the doctor in advance whether they can be combined.

Analogs

Like other antiparasitic agents, Dekaris has analogues. Many of them work due to a different ingredient in the composition, others contain a similar component.

The following substitutes are considered the most effective and popular:

• Vermox is considered one of the most popular analogs with pronounced properties, produced in tablet form. The composition of the product contains the substance mebendazole, which has a wide range of antiparasitic activity, helps to quickly destroy worms in the intestines, prevents the development of complications against the background of progression diseases. The drug can be used to treat children over 3 years old and adults.
• Pirantel contains the active ingredient of the same name in the composition, helps to quickly destroy various types of parasites due to a wide spectrum of action. Like the original, the analog affects the muscle fibers of the parasites, which leads to their paralysis and subsequent excretion with feces. The drug in tablet form is prescribed for adults, but the drug is produced in the form of a suspension, which is approved for use by children over 6 months of age. The dosage and duration of treatment is determined depending on the type of parasite, as in the case of the original prescription.
• Helmintox contains the main component of pyrantel, which helps to destroy different types of helminths, prevents the progression of pathologies of parasitic origin. Unlike the original, the drug is available as a suspension and tablets for oral use. The first option is more often used for children from 6 months, the second is prescribed for adults. As with the use of other medicines, the agent should not be consumed on its own without a preliminary examination.
• Nemozole contains the substance albendazole. For adults, it is available in tablet form, for children, pharmaceutical companies produce a suspension with the same composition. The drug has a wide spectrum of activity, helps prevent the development of complications against the background of the progression of parasitic diseases. The tool is used according to different schemes, which are determined depending on the degree of damage to the body. The dosage for patients is selected individually. It is allowed to use the medicine for the treatment of children over 1 year old. Unlike the original product, the analog can be used not once, but for 7-10 days. But this scheme is not always applied.

Unlike the original remedy, all analogues do not help to stimulate the patient's immune forces. The presence of other components in their composition makes it impossible to independently choose a substitute without consulting a therapist.

Storage conditions and periods

The drug can be stored for 5 years. The date of its production is indicated on the packaging. It is better to study the information before starting the application.

During storage, it is better to limit access to the tablets of moisture, direct sunlight. After the expiration date, the use of the medicine is prohibited.

Dekaris is considered an effective antiparasitic drug, which is actively used to treat children and adults in identifying symptoms of helminthiasis. Reviews about the effect of the ingredients on the patient's body are mostly positive, but this is not considered a reason for independent use without a doctor's prescription.

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