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Fumecar is made in the form of chewable tablets, the main ingredient is Mebendazol. The drug is used in the treatment of infections of many different types of worms.1. What is the use of Fumecar?
What is Fumecar? 1 Fumecar tablet contains 500mg of Mebendazol and other excipients. Mebendazol is a benzimidazole derivative with broad spectrum anthelmintic. This ingredient is highly effective on the adult and larval stages of roundworms, whipworms, hookworms, pinworms, pinworms and Capillaria philippinensis. In addition, this ingredient also destroys eggs of whipworms and roundworms. At high doses, Mebendazol has certain effects on cysts and flagellates Giardia lumbia. Mebendazol's mechanism of action is: It interferes with the formation of intestinal microtubules of worms by binding to the microtubules, causing ultrastructural degenerative changes in the intestine of the worms. As a result, glucose utilization and digestive function of the worms are disturbed to the extent that autolysis occurs. The therapeutic effect of Mebendazol is 90 - 100% against roundworms, whipworms, pinworms; 70% for hookworms.
Indications for use of Fumecar in the treatment of infection with 1 or more worms such as: Pinworms, whipworms, roundworms, hookworms and Capillaria philippinensis.
Contraindications to the use of Fumecar:
Patients with hypersensitivity to the drug's components; Patients with liver disease; Women who are in the first 3 months of pregnancy; Children under 2 years old.
2. Usage and dosage of Fumecar
Patients can take Fumecar with or without meals. The patient may also chew the tablet before swallowing. The patient does not need to fast or take an enema while taking the dewormer.
For adults and children over 2 years old, a single dose of 500mg. The drug should be repeated after 2-4 weeks if worms are still present.
When taking an overdose of Fumecar, patients may experience digestive disorders, lasting for several hours with symptoms of abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhea. There is currently no specific antidote for Mebendazol. Should take measures to induce vomiting and laxative, give activated charcoal.
3. Fumecar side effects
When using Fumecar, patients may experience some side effects such as:
Uncommon: Abdominal pain, transient diarrhea, dizziness, headache; Rare: Rash, angioedema, urticaria. Patients may also experience neutropenia and liver dysfunction (including hepatitis) after prolonged use of Mebendazole at higher than recommended doses); Very rare: Convulsions. When experiencing side effects of Fumecar, patients should immediately notify their doctor for timely intervention.
4. Be careful when using Fumecar
When using Fumecar, patients may experience some side effects such as:
Fumecar should not be shared with any other medicine containing Mebendazol; There have been some reports of neutropenia and liver dysfunction (including hepatitis) with prolonged use of Mebendazole at doses higher than recommended; Patients should be advised to maintain good hygiene to prevent reinfection and spread of helminthiasis; Regular deworming should be done every 4-6 months; Consult your doctor before taking Fumecar in people with a history of liver disease; Because the safety of Mebendazol in pregnancy has not been studied, Fumecar should not be used in pregnant women, especially in the first 3 months of pregnancy; It is not known whether Mebendazole is excreted in breast milk or not, so caution should be exercised when using Fumecar in nursing mothers; Mebendazole can cause headache, transient dizziness, so caution should be exercised when administering the drug to drivers who operate machinery.
5. Fumecar drug interactions
Some drug interactions of Fumecar include:
Cimetidine inhibits Mebendazol metabolism, so it increases Mebendazol plasma concentrations; Concomitant use of Fumecar with antiepileptic drugs such as carbamazepine or phenytoin may decrease Mebendazole plasma concentrations. When using Fumecar, patients should strictly follow the doctor's instructions for the best deworming effect and limit the adverse risks. At the same time, in daily activities, patients need to pay attention to maintaining personal and environmental hygiene to minimize the risk of worm infection.
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