In Soviet times, in many schools, children were periodically given Dibazol tablets to increase immunity. Times have passed, but this drug is still popular among pediatricians and neurologists. If earlier many parents knew why their children were given these pills, today mothers do not have such information and may worry that this drug will not harm their baby. So what is "Dibazol"? Instructions for use, price and reviews of this medication are described in this article.
Characteristics of the drug
"Dibazol" belongs to the group of myotropic antispasmodic drugs. In pharmacies, it is found in tablets in various dosages (for adults and for children). Also, the medication is offered in ampoules and as a solution for parenteral administration.
The main component of the drug is 2-benzylbenzimidazole hydrochloride. Also in the composition of the tablets there is lactose, calcium stearate, starch, talc and polyvinylpyrrolidone as auxiliary components. The drug differs bitterlys alty taste, dissolves slowly in water.
Pharmacological action
Previously used "Dibazol" to improve immunity, but this drug has other properties. Today, its main advantage is considered to be its myotropic effect, that is, the effect on the muscles. Also, the drug gives a vasodilator and antispasmodic effects. After using the medication, you can feel a short decrease in pressure. It affects blood vessels and internal organs, relaxing smooth muscles. The blood supply to the areas of myocardial ischemia improves, the transmission of interneuronal signals increases in the synapses of the spinal cord.
Also today, some doctors may prescribe Dibazol to increase immunity, since it has the ability to stimulate the production of endogenous interferon. Such immunomodulatory activity may resemble the drug Levamisole.
When is medicine prescribed?
This medication is prescribed for the following conditions:
- When arterial hypertension begins and during a hypertensive crisis.
- During the flu or other viral infections of a cold nature.
- In neurological diseases and after (for example, childhood polio, facial paralysis, postpartum trauma and other diseases of the nervous system).
- Assign "Dibazol" to increase immunity, but usually it is combined with "Timogen" andascorbic acid.
- In diseases of the internal organs, which are characterized by spasms of smooth muscles, such as stomach ulcers, renal colic.
Medication "Dibazol": instructions for use and dosage
Depending on the age of the patient and the type of disease, the drug can be administered orally or parenterally, i.e. into the muscle or vein. For some neurological diseases, an electrophoresis solution is used.
When blood pressure is above 140/90, the drug is administered intramuscularly (1% solution, 2 ml). The course lasts from one to two weeks. With arterial hypertension, tablets (20-50 mg) are prescribed. Take between meals two or three times a day. The average course is 2-4 weeks. During a crisis, an injection is made into a muscle or vein (1% solution, 3-4 ml).
For neurological diseases, adult patients are prescribed to take 5 mg once a day. Course - 10 days.
Children are prescribed depending on age: infants up to a year - 1 mg, from a year to 12 years - from 2 to 5 mg. But the dosage is prescribed only by a doctor who will be guided by the situation. The use of "Dibazol" in children should continue for two weeks, and a month later the course is repeated.
Drug prices
This drug is affordable, so it is actively used in medicine. "Dibazol" in tablets, depending on the pharmaceutical company, will cost an average of 20-50 rubles. The medicine in solution can be purchased for 35-45 rubles.
Reviews of consumers about the drug
For about 60 years, "Dibazol" has been quite in demand in medicine. It is widely used in neurology, obstetrics, cardiology and other fields. The drug is prescribed for both adults and children. In the 90s, Dibazol was actively prescribed to schoolchildren. Testimonials from teachers and he alth workers indicate that such measures helped to reduce the incidence of colds by almost 80%. Parents also noticed that the drug helps reduce intestinal spasms and speeds up recovery from neurological diseases. But still, the medicine should be given with caution, since cases of allergic reactions in the form of urticaria and edema have been identified.
Patients with arterial hypertension note that the drug is not so effective if the disease has been accompanying you for a long time. But many understand that a drug that is low cost and affordable cannot be a panacea.
Important to note: despite the fact that the medication is available without a prescription, it is important to consult a doctor and carefully read the annotation before taking it.
