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Fazocar belongs to the group of antiparasitic, anti-infective, anti-viral, anti-fungal drugs, effective in treating patients infected with worms. So specifically, what are the effects of Fazocar and contraindications for use in what cases?1. What is Fazocar?
Fazocar drug has the main active ingredient Mebendazol 500mg and other excipients just enough. The drug is prepared for human consumption in the form of tablets, packed in boxes, each box includes 1 torn aluminum blister x 4 tablets.
2. Uses of Fugacar
Mechanism of action: Active ingredient Mebendazol degrades the structure of the parasites and inhibits the ability to absorb glucose in the adult stage of helminths, small intestinal parasites and their larvae in tissues, from which Mebendazol kills the parasites and has no effect on the serum glucose levels in humans.
Uses of Fazocar medicine are:
Against many types of worms such as hookworm, hairworm, roundworm, pinworm, with treatment efficiency up to 90-100%. At high doses, the drug is also effective on both Giardia lumbia and cysts. Contraindications:
Fazocar is contraindicated for people who are allergic or sensitive to Mebendazol ingredients contained in the drug. Note: Contraindications should be understood as absolute contraindications, ie not for any reason that those cases are flexible to use Fazocar.
3. Usage and dosage of Fugacar
How to use: Fazocar is prepared in the form of tablets that should be used orally. To achieve a good effect in the treatment of worms, users can chew the pill before swallowing, no need to apply diets or use enema.
Dosage:
Use 1 single tablet for a dose on 1 deworming time, recommended to be dewormed every 1 to 2 years. For people in endemic areas with severe intestinal worm infections, routine deworming 3 to 4 times a year with Fazocar is recommended.
In case of overdose: Using an overdose of Fazocar can cause symptoms of nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea. Currently, there is no specific antidote, so in the first hours after an overdose, the patient should be given gastric lavage or activated charcoal if appropriate.
4. Side effects when using Fugacar
At usual therapeutic doses, Mebendazole is well tolerated in most cases. However, for patients with severe intestinal worm infections, there may be some unwanted side effects when taking the drug such as diarrhea, abdominal pain.
Note: If any of the above or unreported side effects appear and are suspected to be due to drug use, patients should stop using Fazocar and contact their doctor for specific instructions.
5. Some interactions with the drug Fugacar
During the use of Fazocar, patients should note some of the following interactions:
When combined with the active ingredient Cimetidine: May inhibit the ability to metabolize Mebendazole on the liver, leading to an increase in concentration. of drugs in the blood. Absolutely do not use at the same time Mebendazole and Metronidazole active ingredient, because it can lead to an increased risk of Stevens Johnson syndrome. Note: In order to minimize negative interactions for users, before using the drug, the patient should inform the doctor about all drugs, dietary supplements, vitamins and minerals that are or intend to use to get advice on how to use it in a way that is suitable and best for the body.
6. Notes when using Fugacar
When using Fazocar, users should note a few things:
The drug should not be used in children under 12 months of age, unless the case of worm infection seriously affects the absorption of nutrients. and body development of children. Care should be taken when using the drug for pregnant women, especially in the first 3 months of pregnancy. Care should be taken when using the drug for women who are breastfeeding because the drug can be excreted in milk, affecting the baby. Use caution when using the drug with the elderly because the level of sensitivity may be many times higher than in the young. Annual deworming is an action that needs to be maintained regularly to help the body stay healthy and absorb nutrients well. Hopefully, the information shared above about Fazocar will help users gain more knowledge when choosing to buy a good and safe dewormer for themselves and their families.
