Anthelmintic drug pyrantel show a variety of infections, which are the causative agents of intestinal parasites. Dosage and duration of treatment depends on the type of worms Types of worms and the consequences of their occurrence , Provoked an infection.

How to take pyrantel adults

In general, for treatment of various types of infections caused by worms, following recommended adult dosage pyrantel:

• When enterobioze: pyrantel once taken orally, the dosage is calculated from the ratio of drug Eleven milligrams per kilogram of body weight (up to one gram). Two weeks later, a single dose may be repeated pyrantel.
• Upon infection pinworm (Enterobius vermicularis): pyrantel taken orally once, the dosage is calculated from the ratio of eleven milligrams of the drug per kilogram of body weight (maximum of one gram). Two weeks later, a single dose of pyrantel Pyrantel: a means to combat intestinal parasites   It can be repeated.
• When hookworm: pyrantel must be taken orally every day for three days at the rate of eleven milligrams of the drug per kilogram of body weight (maximum of one gram).
• Ascariasis: pyrantel accepted single dose calculation Eleven milligrams of drug per kilogram of body weight (up to one gram).
• When trihostrongileze: a one-time, single dose of pyrantel at a dose rate of eleven milligrams of the drug per kilogram of body weight (maximum of one gram).
• While infecting Acanthocephala (observed in rare cases): a single dose of pyrantel at a dosage of eleven milligrams of the drug per kilogram of body weight (maximum of one gram). Repeated reception of the same dose of the drug after two weeks.

How to take pyrantel children

Pyrantel for the treatment of infections caused by worms, recommended for children aged two years and older. Prescribe pyrantel children under the age of two years may be a doctor, calculating the appropriate dosage. In general, for the treatment of helminth in children Methods for treating intestinal worms in children   The following dosages are recommended:

• When enterobioze eleven milligrams of pyrantel per kilogram of body weight. Pyrantel once accepted, a full dose. Repeated reception of the same dose is required in two weeks.
• Upon infection pinworm (Enterobius vermicularis): dose of pyrantel and order of administration of the drug at a dose similar to enterobioze.
• When hookworm: pyrantel regular intake during three days (the dosage is calculated from the ratio of eleven milligrams of the drug per kilogram of body weight (maximum of one gram)).
• When ascariasis: a single dose of pyrantel dose calculated from the ratio of eleven milligrams of the drug per kilogram of body weight.
• When trihostrongileze: similar to ascariasis - a single dose of the dose calculated from the ratio of pyrantel eleven milligrams per kilogram of body weight of the child.

Take pyrantel impossible for any liver disease. When treating ascariasis pyrantel assigned only when there is a risk of worsening helminths ileus Ileus - the reasons may be different . Kids can take pyrantel with milk or fruit juice.

Kvamatel mini - a drug that can be bought in pharmacies without a prescription and take heartburn. But if heartburn bothers often need to see a doctor and get tested: long-term take mini kvamatel not - so it is possible to miss the beginning of a serious disease.

What kvamatel Mini and how it works

The active ingredient kvamatel mini as a kvamatel is famotidine, but in very small doses. Thus kvamatel available in tablets of 20 and 40 mg, and kvamatel mini - 10 mg. Tablets coated light pink color with the marking "10" on one side.

Kvamatel mini relates to drugs - histamine H2 receptor blockers. This anti-ulcer drug, but it is used for relieving symptoms of increased gastric acidity, such as heartburn and acid regurgitation. Just as kvamatel, kvamatel mini blocks histamine receptors in the stomach wall, thereby reducing the volume and acidity produced by the glandular cells of the stomach digestive juices. Acidity is also reduced due to the fact that the quantity of hydrogen increases juice having alkalizing properties.

Although a small dose of main active ingredient that is contained in this preparation, kvamatel small and has some protective effect: it contributes to the development of gastric mucus with high content in it glycoproteins and prostaglandins. All this protects the gastric mucosa from mechanical and chemical damage.

When and how to take

Kvamatel mini is a non-prescription drug and can have in your home medicine cabinet. Assuming it is possible not only patients but also healthy people, for example, after any errors in the diet.

When you receive a large number of acute fatty foods, concentrated meat or mushroom broth, stimulates the glands of the stomach, the stomach begins to secrete more gastric juice, which contains a lot of hydrochloric acid and pepsin - the enzyme acid to break down proteins. It can cause severe heartburn, sour belching and stomach pain. In order to neutralize the acid, many take a soda, but this is not the best way out, kvamatel mini suitable for such purposes much more.

Take kvamatel small one (in special cases two) tablets, liquid squeezed small amounts of water. If the consequences of violation of the diet do not go for two weeks, it is recommended to see a doctor and get tested. If you do not take more than two kvamatel mini tablets in a row, will not overdose.

Kvamatel mini suitable for patients suffering from diseases associated with high acidity of the stomach. For example, when a peptic ulcer can be taken during remission, when suddenly there was heartburn. But if the heartburn begins to disturb regularly, then it is better to consult a doctor.

In some cases, kvamatel mini contraindicated

Kvamatel mini has the same contraindications as kvamatel. It is easily absorbed into the blood passes through the placental barrier and is excreted in human milk, therefore it should not be taken by pregnant women and nursing mothers. It can not be applied to children under the age of 16, as well as hypersensitivity to the components of this drug.

Also, caution should be used when kvamatel severe kidney and liver with a reduction in their functions. Particular care should be patients with liver cirrhosis who developed complications of the brain.

Side effects

Kvamatel mini often well tolerated without any side effects. Nevertheless, it is necessary to consider the possible side effects of this drug. Sometimes after taking kvamatel mini violation may occur on the part of the digestive system: loss of appetite, changes in taste, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, constipation or diarrhea, stomach pain, bloating, acute pancreatitis, transient liver function abnormalities. Sometimes, there are signs of disorders of the central nervous system - fatigue, weakness, decreased performance, headaches Headache: Causes and Complications , Dizziness Dizziness - if the ground is slipping from under his feet , Tinnitus, depression Depression - a little more than a bad mood , Hallucinations, acute psychosis.

In some cases, you may experience pain in muscles and joints, dry skin, hair loss, irregular heartbeat, changes in the blood, allergic reactions Allergic reactions: how to understand why you tickle in the throat   immediate and delayed type.

Kvamatel mini - a drug for the emergency removal of the unpleasant symptoms associated with acidity of gastric juice.

Galina Romanenko