Medicines for worms are used in situations where infection is suspected or if the doctor identifies its presence in stool tests.
There are several types of worms that can cause different symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, tiredness, weight loss, nutritional deficiencies or even affect some organs.
Some of the medicines that can be prescribed by the doctor to eliminate the worms are:
1. Albendazole
Albendazole is commonly used as it works against a wide variety of worms. This drug is marketed by several laboratories under the names Parasin , Zentel and Mebenix , for example.
Learn how to take albendazole, what are the most common contraindications and side effects .
2. Mebendazol
Mebendazole is a broad-spectrum dewormer that also works against a wide variety of worms and is marketed under the name Pantelmin or generically.
See mebendazole dosage, contraindications and side effects .
3. Nitazoxanida
This medication is one of the most effective in eliminating worms, which is marketed under the name Annita , Azox , Tanisea or in generic.
Learn how to take nitazoxanide, what are the most common contraindications and side effects .
4. Ivermectin
Ivermectin is widely used to treat pediculosis, popularly known as lice infestation. In addition, it can also be used for the treatment of Strongyloidiasis, Onchocerciasis, Filariasis and Scabies. Ivermectin can be found under the names Olaramine, Revectin or in generic.
See Ivermectin dosage, contraindications and side effects .
5. Tiabendazol
Thiabendazole is widely used for the treatment of Strongyloidiasis and Larva migrans and is marketed under the names Tiadol and Thiaben .
Learn how to take thiabendazole, what are the most common contraindications and side effects .
6. Secnidazole
Secnidazole is a drug that is mostly used to treat Amebiasis and Giardiasis and is marketed under the names Secni-plus , Secfar , Secdazole , Secnidal or Secnihexal , for example.
See secnidazole dosage, contraindications and side effects .
7. Paziquantel
Paziquantel is an antiparasitic indicated for infections such as infections such as Schistosomiasis, Taeniasis and Cysticercosis and can be found under the names Cisticid and Cestox , for example.
Learn how to take paziquantel, what are the most common contraindications and side effects .
8. Metronidazole
Although it is also used to treat bacterial infections, metronidazole is very effective in treating Amebiasis and Giardiasis. This substance can be found in medicines like Helmizol and Giardicid , for example.
See metronidazole dosage, contraindications and side effects .
There are also antiparasitics that have several substances in their composition, such as Helmiben or Vermibel , for example.
