Consider the instructions for use in gynecology suppositories "Pimafucin."
The symptoms of candidiasis can be encountered by any woman at one age or another. Suppositories (suppositories) "Pimafucin" are the original European drug intended for local therapy of fungal pathologies of the mucous membranes of the female genital organs, which were caused mainly by Candida mushrooms, that is, thrush.
This disease is recommended to be treated with local medicines. Pimafucin suppositories belong to them and function locally locally in the vagina, in the main focus of infection.
The effect of the drug and composition
According to the instructions for candles "Pimafucin", the main active ingredient is the substance natamycin. It is active against strains of most fungi that are parasitic in the human body, but do not have a pathological effect on bacterial cells. Dermatophytes are characterized by a certain susceptibility to an antibiotic, and in medical practice there are no cases of their resistance to natamycin.
Suppositories are simple and easy to use. They are introduced vaginally, and the substance then transforms into foam, evenly distributed.
It should be noted that the active substance is not absorbed into the blood, and therefore does not cause complications and side effects. The medication is made by Yamanouchi Europe.
Excipients in the composition of the candles are as follows: adipic acid, polysorbate 80, sodium bicarbonate, animal fat, stabilizer E496, etal.
In accordance with the instructions for use, candles "Pimafucin" 3 and 6 pieces per pack.
Consider the indications for using the drug.
Indications for use
As the instruction indicates, Pimafucin suppositories are most often prescribed to patients with thrush, however, this drug in different forms is effective for other diseases that are accompanied by reproduction in different parts of the body of Candida fungus. The drug helps in the following cases:
- intestinal candidiasis;
- fungal infection of the skin and mucous membrane;
- dermatomycosis;
- vulvovaginitis, trichomoniasis, vaginitis, vulvitis;
- otitis media (infection in the middle ear);
- balanoposthitis;
- nail candidiasis;
- the reproduction of yeast, caused by a decrease in immunity.
In some cases, it is allowed to use analogues, but only after consulting a specialist.
What else does the instruction for Pimafucin candles tell us?
Features of use
The medication is prescribed during pregnancy after the ninth week. If you do not treat thrush in time, regardless of the stage of the disease, the infection can spread to the baby. Effectiveness is noted after a few days, however, it is necessary to complete the entire therapeutic course prescribed by a specialist.
With candidal vulvovaginitis, suppositories are used according to the following scheme:
- the patient should lie down horizontally;
- the suppository is inserted into the vagina as deep as possible.
The procedure must be carried out once a day, immediately before going to bed. Treatment of thrush during pregnancy requires 7-8 days, the duration is set by a gynecologist.
During menstruation
During menstruation, that is, in the active phase of the cycle, Pimafucin is not used. This is due not to specific side effects (they were not detected), but to the fact that a positive effect is not achieved due to secretions.
Penetrating inside, the suppository under the influence of heat becomes foamy in consistency.
Since there are bloody discharge in the vagina during menstruation, they simply wash out the medication before it affects the pathogenic microflora. It is necessary to wait until the discharge ends and only after that start the therapy.
During lactation
During lactation, the use of vaginal suppositories alone does not give the patient a positive effect. We need systemic treatment, and therefore a form of the drug is prescribed that will most effectively fight the fungus.
Treatment of thrush with suppositories is recommended if the cause of inflammatory processes, damage to the skin, colpitis and mucous membranes is yeast-like fungi Candida.
So it is said in the instructions for use for candles "Pimafucin".
Patients with intestinal thrush, candidiasis of the oral cavity, fungal vaginitis or inflammation of the auditory canal with candidiasis of the skin are prescribed a medication in the form of tablets.
In case of lactation, a cream is recommended for use if the patient has candidiasis of the skin integument, ear inflammation or damage to the external genital organs, including the mucous membrane.
If the partner has been diagnosed with the inflammatory process of the glans penis, then the woman is also recommended to undergo a treatment course.
During breastfeeding, it is preferable to use "Pimafucin" in the form of suppositories, and not in tablets, since they can worsen the taste of milk. In addition, there is no reliable information that would speak about the absolute safety of drug substances for a child. The components in the composition of suppositories, unlike tablets, do not penetrate into the blood and other body fluids, that is, they do not cause any harm to the baby.
Many patients talk about Pimafucin mostly positively. If suppositories are ineffective in isolated cases, it may be such that a woman does not fulfill all the requirements of the instruction. The advantage of vaginal suppositories is that, unlike a number of analogues, they can be used during pregnancy and lactation.
The instruction for Pimafucin candles is very detailed.
Contraindications
After suppositories, side effects are very rare, as they are well tolerated by patients. The only contraindication to their use is intolerance to the main component. In addition, it is undesirable to use this drug to patients under sixteen years of age.
During pregnancy (from the first trimester), Pimafucin suppositories from thrush can be used according to the instructions, since their active substance does not enter the systemic circulation and does not systemically affect the body. At the same time, treatment should begin without prior consultation with a specialist.
During pregnancy, thrush can be treated, in no case should you be inactive. In infectious processes, there is a high probability of infection of the fetus in utero during development or during passage through the birth canal.
It should be noted that during breastfeeding, you can use these candles for the treatment of fungal pathologies.
Side effects
Side effects from the use of suppositories are quite rare: irritation, mild burning, increased intensity of vaginal discharge, swelling and redness of the mucous membranes. Pregnant women may feel nauseous or experience a breakdown in stool. Similar effects pass through a rather short period of time on their own. If there is an increase in intensity, it is necessary to stop using the drug and consult a doctor.
Instructions for the use of candles "Pimafucin" for women should be strictly observed.
Recommendations
After the correct administration of the suppository, the drug gradually dissolves. In the morning, the liquid contents come out, and therefore it is advisable to use sanitary pads so that the laundry does not get dirty.
In accordance with the instructions for the medicine during candle treatment, you do not need to refuse intimate contacts. There is only one caveat - the use of barrier contraceptive methods.
If the sexual partner is also a carrier of Candida fungi, he needs to be treated in parallel. Men are prescribed Pimafucin in the form of a cream; it is applied externally. If necessary, antifungal agents for oral use are prescribed.
If the disease is chronic (constant relapse of thrush), then the patient should be treated comprehensively.
The instructions for the candles "Pimafucin" analogues are not indicated. Consider them below.
Analogs
The drug "Pimafucin" has the following analogues:
- "Nystatin";
- Primafungin;
- "Natamycin";
- "Clotrimazole";
- Livarol.
"Nystatin", "Livarol" and "Clotrimazole" are analogues in therapeutic effect. The rest are based on the current component.
The cost of suppositories "Pimafucin" is approximately 270 rubles for three candles. Analogues of this medicine are cheaper. For example, the price of three candles "Primafungin" - about 190 rubles.
The listed candles can be purchased at the pharmacy without a medical prescription.
We will not consider in detail instructions for the use of analogues of Pimafucin suppositories.
Reviews
The high effectiveness of the drug determines the popularity of Pimafucin suppositories.
With thrush, reviews are positive due to its properties:
- the possibility of using other forms of the drug (cream, tablets);
- significant antifungal effect;
- lack of resistance (resistance) to the active component of natamycin in fungal infectious pathogens;
- the possibility of use for prevention;
- lack of development of addiction;
- can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding;
- the possibility of treating various types of candidiasis, including chronic;
- There are no strict prescriptions for the use of the drug on time.
The disadvantages of the drug, patients consider its high cost, the need to stop the treatment course during menstruation, the use of pads that protect against leakage.