Tablets "Trichopol": description of the drug

Tablets "Trichopol" - a drug belonging to the category of antiprotozoals. Metronidazole is an active component of the drug. The drug exhibits a wide range of activity against strains of many pathogenic bacteria. When combined with amoxicillin, activity is noted with respect to Helicobacter pylori, by suppressing the resistance of bacteria to metronidazole. Tablets "Trichopol" do not have a bactericidal effect on most viruses, fungi, facultative anaerobes. The drug helps to increase the sensitivity of tumor formations to radiation, provokes disulfiram-like reactions against the background of the use of ethanol-containing fluids, and also stimulates the repair process. Metronidazole undergoes almost complete absorption.

Tablets "Trichopol": indications

The drug is prescribed for pathologies of inflammatory infectious nature that have arisen in connection with the activity of sensitive microbes. Indications include: bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis, amebiasis (all types of pathology of extraintestinal and intestinal localization). The medication is recommended for periodontal lesions, gingivitis (acute ulcerative), odontogenic acute infections. Indications include anaerobic bacterial infections, CNS lesions, obdominal, gynecological infections, sepsis, bacteremia, pathologies of soft tissues, joints, bones, skin, respiratory tract. The medication is used in the treatment of diseases caused by the Helicobacter pylori activity in cases of ulcers, in combination with antibiotics and bismuth preparations. The drug is prescribed as a prophylaxis before surgical manipulation on the reproductive organs and the gastrointestinal tract.

The medicine "Trichopol" (tablets): instruction for use

The drug is administered after or during meals. With trichomoniasis, the medication is prescribed to patients from ten years in a dose of 250 mg three times or 500 mg twice a day. The duration of the course is a week. In the treatment of women, additionally, metranidazole is given in the form of suppositories or tablets for intravaginal administration. The course of therapy, if necessary, is repeated at intervals of 3-4 weeks. Against the background of other infections the dosage is determined by the specialist individually.

Tablets "Trichopol": contraindications

The medication is not allowed for prescription in childhood (up to 3 years), during lactation, with inadequate hepatic functions, during pregnancy. Contraindications include the defeat of the central nervous system of organic nature, hypersensitivity, and leukopenia.

Adverse Reactions

Against the background of the use of likely epigastric pain, staining and incontinence, disorders in coordination of movements, pain in the vagina, fever, allergy, arthralgia. The drug can provoke stomatitis, dry mouth, anorexia, anorexia, vomiting, intestinal colic, pancreatitis. In a number of cases, prolonged treatment may cause dizziness, increased excitability, peripheral nephropathy.

Means of "Trichopol": price

Tablets in the pharmacy are released at an affordable price - less than a hundred rubles.