Decaris tablets - instructions for use, price and reviews

Tablets Decaris is a popular anthelmintic agent, capable at one time to save a person from a wide range of parasites. Unfortunately, helminthic invasions are widespread among the population. And the reason for this is often hidden in an elementary violation of sanitary and hygienic standards.

Children, elderly people, immunocompromised persons are most susceptible to infection. In this case, a person can not for long be unaware of an unpleasant neighbor, while as a result of intoxication of the body with the products of the vital activity of parasites, the characteristic symptoms will not become too obvious.

Modern antiparasitic agents show high efficiency and allow for a short time to get rid of worms. Decaris is one of the most popular drugs of this group, it is prescribed for children and adults and is used as part of a comprehensive treatment of diseases caused by representatives of the order of nematodes.

Decaris tablets: pharmacological action

Decaris is a highly effective anthelmintic preparation that additionally exhibits immunomodulatory properties. The principle of its operation is based on suppression of bioenergetic processes, blockade of all nerve ganglia of parasites and paralysis of their musculature. As a result, paralyzed helminths, 24 hours after taking the Decaris tablets, are removed from the body naturally.

After ingestion the active substance of the drug - levamisole, is rapidly absorbed from the digestive tract and after 1.5 hours its concentration in the blood reaches its maximum. Intensive metabolism of levamisole occurs in the liver. It is excreted from the body in the form of metabolites with feces and urine.

Immunomodulatory properties of the drug are manifested in the enhancement of antibody production, activation of the synthesis of lymphocytes, macrophages, monocytes and neutrophils. Increasing their amount in the blood helps fight infection and maintains immunity.

Composition and form of release

The anthelmintic agent is released in the form of tablets with different concentrations of the active ingredient.

1. Decaris for adults - white, flat tablets, are engraved with the name of the drug on one side. Each tablet contains 150 mg of active ingredient - levamisole + auxiliary components( povidone, starch, talc, sucrose, lactose, etc.). Tablets of 1 piece are placed in a cell outline package and a cardboard pack.
2. Decaris for children is a round, flat orange tablets, with a weak apricot smell, having a risk separating them into quarters for ease of use and dosing. The active substance content in this form is reduced by half and is 50 mg of levamisole in each tablet. Of the additional components are starch, povidone, talc, yellow dye, apricot flavor, etc. The pediatric form of the drug is available in cell packs( containing 2 tablets) that are embedded in cardboard packs.

When is Decaris used?

Indications for the use of the drug are conditions associated with infection with roundworms( nematodes).Decaris is an effective drug, but unfortunately, it acts only on those species of helminths that possess musculature( pinworm, ascaride, etc.).Against lamblia, tapeworms and parasites from the flukes class, attached to the intestinal mucosa, this remedy does not help. Thus, Decaris is prescribed against the following helminthic invasions:

• ascaridosis;
• enterobiosis;
• ankylostomidosis;
• toxoplasmosis;
• not sleet;
• strongyloidiasis;
• trichostrongyloidosis.

Specialists warn that Decaris from worms only affects adults and does not affect their eggs. Paralyzed helminths leave the body within 24 hours. To completely remove parasites from the body and prevent recurrence of the disease, the drug should be taken again 2 weeks after the first procedure. By this time, worms will develop from the eggs, which Decaris will destroy and completely purify the body of the infection.

Instructions for Use

Decaris tablets are recommended to be taken during or immediately after meals and washed down with sufficient water. It's best to do this during dinner, before bed. For adults, a single dose of Decaris is 150 mg( 1 tablet), which is taken once. Repeated reception of the drug is carried out after 1 2 weeks. In this case, there is no need to observe a special diet or taking laxatives.

In the treatment of toxoplasmosis, Decaris is prescribed according to another scheme, which provides a three-day course of treatment( 1 tablet per day).Then, after a week-long break, the course of treatment is repeated.

Decaris for children is prescribed by a doctor taking into account the age and weight of the child at a rate of 2.5 mg per 1 kg of body weight. The standard therapy regimen prescribes the following dosages:

• for babies from 3 to 6 years - 1/2 or 1 tablet( 50 mg);
• from 6 to 10 years - 1 or 1.5 tablets( 50 mg);
• from 10 to 14 years - 1,5 -2 tablets( 50 mg).

The drug is taken once. Accurate calculation of the dosage of Decaris according to the weight of the child significantly reduces the risk of side effects.

Decaris as an immunomodulator is rarely used now, as quite modern drugs have been created that provide an immunomodulating effect without toxic effects on the body.

But earlier, when the choice of such drugs was minimal, Decaris was often prescribed as part of complex therapy in conditions such as chronic hepatitis, shingles, recurrent stomatitis, rheumatoid arthritis, or used to maintain immunity in the treatment of malignant tumors.

Contraindications

There are a number of conditions when the appointment of Decaris is contraindicated. These include:

1. hypersensitivity to levamisole and other components of the drug;
2. pregnancy, the period of breastfeeding;
3. children's age( up to 3 years);
4. bone marrow involvement( agranulocytosis) in history caused by medication.

In addition, Decaris should be taken with extreme caution in renal and hepatic insufficiency and conditions associated with oppression of bone marrow hematopoiesis. Specialists pay attention to the parents' peculiarities of the drug use and remind that 150 mg tablets can not be used to treat children!

Adverse Reactions

Decaris is usually well tolerated. But, like any antiparasitic agent, it can cause unwanted reactions from various body systems. Among the unpleasant side effects are:

• lack of appetite, nausea, vomiting;
• abdominal pain, stool disorders( diarrhea);
• headache, dizziness, increased fatigue;
• temperature increase;
• sleep disorders;
• symptoms of stomatitis;
• change in taste, olfactory hallucinations;
• change in blood counts;
• allergic reactions( skin itching, rashes).

The use of the drug may trigger the development of conditions such as leukopenia, uterine bleeding, lymphadenopathy, myasthenia gravis, periorbital swelling, iridocyclitis. In very rare cases severe reactions developed: confusion, convulsions, paresthesia, angioedema. In case of an accidental overdose, there was a speech disorder, symptoms of encephalitis, a coma.

Many patients are interested in what to do if, after taking Decaris, the temperature rises? This condition is called flu-like syndrome, sometimes its manifestations can be very pronounced. At the same time, a febrile state develops and the temperature often rises to high values ​​(39 ° C and above).This may be due to a violation of recommendations for taking medication.

In particular, such a reaction is possible with the simultaneous use of Decaris with alcohol. In this case disulfiramoid-like phenomena develop as a result of fever, pressure surges, weakness, redness of the skin in the face and neck.

In the case when the temperature rise is caused by other pathological conditions, the doctors will prescribe symptomatic treatment. To avoid undesirable complications, one should not engage in self-medication, anthelminthic drugs should be prescribed by a doctor after examination and accurate diagnosis.

Additional recommendations

Remember that taking any anthelmintic remedy can not be combined with ethyl alcohol, it can lead to unpredictable consequences, which are dangerous to health. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited during the reception and within 24 hours after treatment with Dekaris.

Decaris tablets can not be taken concomitantly with lipophilic compounds and drugs that affect hematopoiesis and can cause leukopenia. If it is necessary to use the drug during lactation, breastfeeding should be stopped, the child at the time of treatment should be transferred to artificial mixtures.

Since taking tablets may cause dizziness and confusion, it is recommended that in the period of treatment it be recommended not to drive vehicles and carry out dangerous work that requires increased concentration of attention.

Analogues of

Among the analogues of Decaris, which have a similar therapeutic effect, the following preparations can be named:

• Vermox;
• Worming;
• Helmintox;
• Mebendazole;
• Nemosol;
• Piperazine;
• Pyrantel;
• Levamisole.

Many patients ask the doctor what is better, Decaris or Vermox? The answer to this question is purely individual and largely depends on the diagnosis, the severity of the symptoms, the presence of concomitant diseases and possible contraindications.

Vermox has a broader spectrum of action and is effective not only against nematodes, but also actively copes with most species of helminths, including that used to treat mixed invasions. If you choose between these two drugs, then Vermox is definitely preferable. In addition, he has much less side effects. But this remedy, unlike Decaris, does not show immunostimulating activity and take it longer.

For the best result, infectious disease doctors often combine these remedies. First, the patient is prescribed a reception of Decaris( once), which allows to paralyze worms and expel them from the body. A week later, recommend a single dose of Vermox, which will effectively destroy the remnants of surviving parasites and their eggs.

The price of the preparation

The price of tablets Decaris in the pharmacy network ranges from 60 to 80 rubles per package and depends on the dosage of the drug, the manufacturer and the wrapping up of pharmacists. You can buy the drug freely, without a doctor's prescription.

Reviews of parasitologists about Dekaris unequivocally confirm the effectiveness of the drug. Many experts say that they often use this tool in their practice. Moreover, in most cases, patients tolerate the drug well, adverse reactions develop rarely and serious complications are not observed. Cases when the expressed symptoms of intoxication developed( temperature, headache, neurological disorders) were associated with an overdose of the drug or a violation of the doctor's recommendations.

From the patients' side, the reviews are different. Many praise the drug, others indicate the side effects that have occurred after taking the medication. Sometimes severe nausea, vomiting, rashes appear on the skin, and pursues an unpleasant chlorine smell.

This condition occurs when the body is strongly intoxicated with the decay products that are released when helminths die. In this case, experts advise to make an enema and take drugs with absorbent and antihistamine action. With the goal of speedy recovery after taking antiparasitic drugs, you need to drink probiotics and vitamin complexes that will help restore the normal intestinal microflora and strengthen the defenses of the body.

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Review №1

The doctor appointed the reception of Decaris, she drank a pill at night, as expected. But the next day I could not go to the toilet for a long time, while my stomach ached, nausea, I could not eat at all. And so all the day long I suffered, in the evening, having come from work I drank a decoction of Senna. After purification of the intestine it became much easier. After I have already learned that the drug paralyzes the worms and if there are many of them, they can cause an intestinal obstruction. In my case everything turned out. You need to drink another 1 tablet of Decaris after 2 weeks. I will do it on the day off and after taking the medication I will definitely drink laxative herbs.

Natalia, St. Petersburg

Review No.2

Decaris was accepted by the whole family, but the worms were initially found in the child. The doctor said that everyone should be treated, although I had no special symptoms with my wife. But the child, really slept badly at night, gritted his teeth in a dream, and during the day combed his skin. We thought that the rashes are associated with an allergy to a product, but it turned out that the body reacted to the invasion of parasites. The tablet should be taken only once, there were no side reactions between me and my wife. And the son complained of a headache in the evening, but by the morning his condition had stabilized. After a full course of treatment, repeated tests confirmed the absence of helminths.

Alexander, Tula

Review No.3

I live in a private house, I own my own farm, I grow vegetables on the plot, I keep cattle. So, the risk of parasite infection is quite large. Therefore, for prophylaxis I take twice a year tablets Dekaris. This is a very effective drug, it is inexpensive, it is sold in any pharmacy. It is transferred well, in any case, I had no adverse reactions. I think it's better to hedge than to suffer from the fact that the parasites have bred in the body and poisoned it with toxins.

Dmitry, Moscow

Review №4

To daughter 5 years old, the doctor prescribed her tablets for Decaris from worms. She gave the child the medicine strictly in the dosage recommended by the specialist. But after taking the pill the child had a high fever, there was a severe headache, I had to call an ambulance. The temperature was brought down, a sorbent intake and an enema were prescribed. It's easier for my daughter just the next day. So, that is more cautious with medicines from worms, they are all very toxic. I liked the drug Intoxic more. Here you can read reviews about Intoxic.

Arthur, Novosibirsk