The appearance of worms in the child's body is dangerous. Treatment of this disease must begin immediately. Therefore, parents should know which medicines for children from worms are the most effective. The use of the best drugs is described in the article.
Reasons
Children are unstable to parasitic diseases due to their unstable immune system. But often mothers begin to turn to doctors when there are clear signs of the presence of parasites. How to determine that there are worms in the body? This can be understood by:
- pain at the navel;
- heavy salivation at night;
- passing an incomprehensible stool;
- severe itching in the anus.
Worms are caused by enterobiasis or roundworms. Children get an illness due to taking dirty toys and other objects into their mouths. The reason for the appearance of worms may be the use of dirty hands of vegetables, fruits, which are inseminated by eggs of parasites.
Parasite outbreaks are common in preschoolinstitutions after infection by the fecal-oral route with excretions by one of the children. This is considered the main route of infection. No matter how the worms are transmitted, an effective remedy must be used to treat them. There are many different drugs, but they should be prescribed by a doctor based on the identified problem.
Rules for choosing pills
According to doctors' opinions, medicines for children from worms should not be chosen independently, as this can harm. The course of treatment should be prescribed by a doctor based on the characteristics of the organism and the course of the invasion. The drug should be aimed at removing toxins that remove parasites during their life. In addition, medicines are chosen based on the specific type of helminths. Thanks to this, it will be possible to influence the source of invasion.
It is important that the medicine for children from worms does not include harmful components that can lead to allergies and disrupt the functioning of the liver, stomach or intestines. A safe and effective medication can only be prescribed by a specialist after performing an examination and establishing the causative agent of the disease.
Drug action
All medicines for children from worms have different effects (depending on the main component):
- Glycolysis of parasites is suppressed, so they die within 15-24 hours and are removed from the body in a natural way.
- Utilization of glucose is impaired, which leads to the elimination of worms, their digestion and excretion with feces.
- The movement of organelles in parasites stops, and this becomescausing malnutrition and starvation of worms.
- There is a neuromuscular blockade and paralysis of the muscles of the parasites, because of which the worms cannot eat normally and hold tightly to the mucous membranes of the organs.
- The muscle tissue of helminths is reduced. This condition leads to a decrease in the level of glycogen in helminth cells, which leads to the death of the latter.
The properties of antihelminthic drugs are different, but their effect is the same. With them, it will be possible to eliminate and remove pathogens of helminthiases.
According to doctors, different medicines for worms are prescribed for children and adults. Among them there are several drugs that have almost no toxic properties and do not cause negative reactions in children. An overview of popular remedies is provided below.
Pirantel
This is an effective remedy for worms in children. According to experts, it is prescribed to eliminate roundworms (pinworms, roundworms). The main component is pyrantel pamoate, which can paralyze helminths and remove them from the body with feces. You do not need to take other means in the form of a laxative.
The drug has a negative effect on eggs, larvae of parasites, as well as adults. "Pirantel" treats pinworms and roundworms. Tablets are allowed for children from 3 years. They need to be chewed, so at a young age it is preferable to use syrup. Pirantel is used according to the following instructions:
- 3-6 years - 1 tablet at a time;
- 6-12 years - 2 (500 ml.);
- from 12 years old – 3.
Treatment takes 1 day. During severe invasions, the doctor may extend the daily dose of the drug and increase the course by 2 days. Judging by the reviews, this medicine is inexpensive. Its cost in ordinary pharmacies is 30-45 rubles for 3 tablets.
Nemozol
What medicine to give a child from worms to get rid of this disease as soon as possible? The drug "Nemozol" allows you to eliminate tape and roundworms, including pinworms and roundworms. It is also considered antiprotozoal - it eliminates Giardia. The basis is albendazole, with which there is a violation of the biochemical processes of vital activity of parasites:
- inhibits glucose synthesis by worm cells;
- cell organelles and muscle tissue of helminths are affected;
- energy processes in worms are disrupted.
According to reviews, "Nemozol" costs about 165 rubles. One package contains 1 tablet. This medicine must be prescribed by a doctor. He also sets the dosage based on age, weight, causative agent of helminthiasis.
Treatment of worms is allowed in children from 2 years. Removal of pinworms and roundworms is carried out using a single dose of 400 mg of the main component. The dose is the same for children and adults. When treating echinococcosis and mixed invasions, Nemozol should be taken 1 tablet 2 times a day. The course of treatment lasts about a month, and then you need to take a break of 2 weeks. Based on the tests, the doctor determines further action.
Wormil
Although the names of medicines for worms in children are different, they have the same effect. The drug "Vormil" with albendazole is also used in treatment. It acts on larvae, eggs, adult worms. The drug can be used from 2 years, 1 tablet. The duration of treatment is 3-5 days.
As a preventive measure, it is advisable to drink a second course after 21 days. According to reviews, "Vormil" is an effective remedy for various helminths. Its cost is 155 rubles.
Decaris
What is the medicine for worms for children still used? "Dekaris" is recognized as a proven anthelmintic agent. Its basis is levamisole hydrochloride. The component leads to paralysis of the nerve and muscle fibers of parasites, and excretion from the intestines throughout the day.
"Dekaris" - a strong remedy that eliminates roundworms and pinworms. It is allowed to take from 3 years. The dose is 1 tablet. At 6-10 years old, they take 75 mg, and at 10-14 years old - 75-100 mg. Therapy must be prescribed by a doctor. They determine the exact dosage based on weight, which eliminates side effects. Judging by the feedback from parents, the medicine has helped many children.
Piperazine
This is a proven deworming medicine for children aged 1+. According to reviews, it is also inexpensive - it costs about 25 rubles. The medicine removes parasitic infestations. It is safe for the child's body, because it is quickly excreted. The active ingredient is piperazine, which is able to paralyze adult helminths and remove them from the intestines.
This actionprotects the children's body from decay and decay of dead parasites. Dosage and time of admission is set by a specialist. They take into account the age and degree of neglect of the disease. Up to 3 years, take 0.25 g 1 time per day.
At the age of 3-6 years, they give 0.3-05 g each. At 6-8 years old, the dose rises to 0.75 g. And from 8 to 12 years old, it is allowed to take 1 g (2 tablets). After 13 years, the dose is 1.5 g. Enterobiasis and ascariasis are treated for no more than 5 days. When infected with pinworms, therapy is repeated after 3 weeks.
Suspensions
What other medicines for worms can children take from a year old? According to doctors, it is more pleasant for any child to take suspensions. Means pleasant to the taste, convenient. Dosage, scheme should be prescribed by a specialist. Available as a suspension:
- "Pirantel". It has been used since six months to treat roundworms.
- "Albendazole". Reception is allowed only on prescription, as there are side effects.
- Wormil. Suspension can be used from a year from flat, roundworms.
According to reviews, suspensions are much easier to give to children, since many do not like pills. With them, the treatment will be simple and pleasant.
Candles
The best medicine for worms for children is candles, because they allow you to quickly cure the disease. The reason for this is the rapid reaction of the anthelmintic drug, since the main component immediately enters the intestine. Since there are natural ingredients in candles - herbs, plants, but there are nocontraindications to the treatment of pregnant women and children.
It is desirable to be treated for 5 days. They are placed at night, the intestines must first be emptied. Candles are easier to enter chilled. Popular drugs of this form include:
- Gelmavitol. Can be used by pregnant, nursing mothers.
- Nigella Sativa. The composition of the candles includes black cumin seed oil. They are used from the age of 6, pregnant.
- "The common cold". Has an antihelminthic effect, relieves pain.
- Wormil. Antiparasitic for children with simple worms.
- Coffeetan. This is also an effective remedy that has no contraindications.
According to experts, to identify an illness in a child, treatment is prescribed based on sown worms. There are several groups of parasites that can infect the human body. For the destruction of each has its own drugs. In treatment, it is necessary to take into account the dose and contraindications by age.
Anthelmintics
They are selected based on the identified parasites:
- Nematodes usually appear in preschool children. In the treatment, the use of "Levamisole", "Albendazole" is effective.
- If cestodes are detected, doctors usually prescribe Niclosamide.
- Get rid of trematodes allows the use of "Cysticide", "Azinox".
The use of anthelmintics is an effective treatment. All drugs of this action are safe and effective, the main thing is to follow the recommendations fortreatment as outlined in the instructions.
Sorbents
Pills are able to destroy parasites. But with the death of the worms, toxic components are released that are harmful to the he alth of the child. To eliminate this problem, sorbents are used. They are able to bind toxins and remove them from the intestines. Effective use:
- White Coal.
- Polysorb.
- Enterosgel.
- Polifepana.
Receiving sorbents, according to doctors, allows you to get rid of worms in a short period. It is only important that the drug suitable for the child is chosen.
Antihistamines
The occurrence of parasites in the body of children leads to a decrease in immunity, in addition, there may be an allergy. Itching, irritation, redness may appear. Allergy is considered a protective response to eliminate infestation. With the help of antihistamines, it will be possible to eliminate this effect, get rid of unpleasant symptoms, and cure the child faster.
Popular antihistamines include:
- "Suprastin".
- Zyrtec.
- Luffel.
This is the main deworming medicine for children and adults. Each of them has its own application features. Therefore, it is important to read the instructions before starting treatment.
Prevention
The body of children with weakened immunity is unstable before the onslaught of helminthic invasions, so infection often occurs in infants who are on the chestfeeding. It is important for mothers to monitor the condition of the child. If you are concerned, you should consult a doctor. Signs of the presence of toxins include:
- Itching and burning in the anus.
- Fever.
- Deterioration of appetite.
At the first signs of illness, give "Allohol" for 2-3 days, as well as vegetable oil (1 tsp). There are effective medicines for the prevention of worms in children. These are "Decaris", "Vermox", "Pirantel", which are allowed to be taken from 2 years old. For prevention, you need to drink at least 1 time in 0.5 years.
To avoid the appearance of worms, children must be taught to comply with preventive measures:
- Hands are washed after coming from the street and the toilet.
- Don't put your dirty hands in your mouth and bite your nails.
- Children need to cut their nails regularly.
- Bed linen is changed every 3-4 days.
- The toilet is disinfected regularly.
- It is important to get rid of irritation, burning, itching that appear from helminths in a timely manner.
From folk remedies, pumpkin seeds are considered effective. Tansy flowers will help get rid of helminthic invasions, but this remedy can be given from 12 years. No matter how safe the medicines are, you need to consult a doctor in advance, and also read the instructions. Proper treatment will soon eliminate this unpleasant ailment.
