Vaginal candidiasis is a common problem among women of all ages. In some cases, it is possible to achieve a complete cure, but more often - only remission for a period of several months. In order to minimize the symptoms of candidiasis, use candles to treat thrush in women. A list of the most effective vaginal suppositories is presented in this article.
Causes of vaginal candidiasis
The most common causes of symptoms of vaginal candidiasis:
- Weakened immunity always accompanies the disease. In a healthy woman with strong immunity, the candida virus almost never makes itself felt, even if it is present in the body. This is quite natural: the cells of the immune system keep the fungus "captive", preventing it from doing harm. As a result, a woman can be a carrier of candida for years and not suspect it. This is a completely normal situation. Once the defenses are weakened, for example during a cold or before the onset of menstruation, the fungus begins its destructive activity to destroy microflora.
- Hormonal background is the second factor affecting candida. During menopause, when a woman’s body experiences extreme stress, thrush is almost always exacerbated. After abortions, she is also a frequent guest.
- Long-term use of antibiotics affects the entire body is not the most positive way. In particular, the microflora of the whole organism is violated - both the intestines, and the oral cavity, and even the vagina in women. As a result, candidiasis manifests itself "in all its glory." Suppositories for the treatment of thrush in women allow you to stop unpleasant symptoms due to its local effect.
- Improper nutrition, in particular the consumption of a large number of bakery products, sugar and products containing it. Such nutrition has an extremely negative effect on the microflora of the whole organism. Manifestations of thrush can provoke the regular intake of a large amount of simple carbohydrates into the digestive tract and the release of sugar into the blood.
- Lack of intimate hygiene - the use of dirty linen, the frequent change of sexual partners, douching with alkaline compounds, swimming in dirty ponds. This item is easiest to fix - just start following simple rules. Twice a day should take a shower, it is better to choose a special soap designed for intimate hygiene. During menstruation, sanitary pads should be changed every three hours.
Thrush in women: symptoms
Candlestick treatment almost always in the first two to three days helps to get rid of discomfort. The following symptoms are characteristic of the disease:
- severe itching, burning in the perineum;
- constant desire to comb a painful area;
- curdled vaginal discharge with an unpleasant odor;
- severe pain when trying to install a tampon or suppository;
- pain during urination - if the infection has risen along the urethra and the bladder has become inflamed (cystitis);
- diarrhea may develop in parallel.
The microflora of the whole body is connected. Candidiasis is usually located in the vagina. If the cause of thrush in a woman, for example, was the use of antibiotics, then do not be surprised if diarrhea begins to disturb the thrush. In this case, the body needs comprehensive assistance.
Not only candles for the treatment of thrush in women are important, but also the use of probiotics, vitamin and mineral complexes, proper nutrition and good rest. The combination of these activities will help achieve remission. Below is an overview of the best suppositories from thrush, the advantages and disadvantages of each drug. Each of the medicinal products has its advantages and disadvantages.
The use of vaginal suppositories for thrush
The fastest way to get rid of excruciating discomfort is candles with thrush in women. Tips for choosing a drug are pretty simple. You should choose the ideal remedy for yourself, based on financial capabilities and the severity of symptoms.
The best candles for the treatment of thrush:
- The fastest suppositories for symptoms of vaginal candidiasis are Zalain and Lomexin (24 hours).
- "Livarol" will help get rid of severe itching and burning too quickly - regular use for three days is enough, and relief comes after using the first candle.
- Vaginal suppositories from thrush "Pimafucin" will help get rid of pain in three to four days, and they can be used even during pregnancy and lactation.
- The combined action "Polygynax" is valid for five to six days - this is the duration of the course recommended by the instructions. But candles have a powerful anti-inflammatory effect and will help in the future to avoid relapse of the disease. This is one of the most commonly prescribed drugs by gynecologists.
Remedies for thrush in women should be used correctly. Put candles, only after washing your hands with soap, then - put on clean linen. During a relapse of thrush, special attention should be paid to hygiene: sleep on clean bedding, use an ironed towel. Ironing will help to “finish off” all possible causative agents of infectious and fungal diseases that are left on the laundry. It is worth remembering that in men thrush can also occur, although not as painfully as in women. In the period of exacerbation of candidiasis, it is better to abandon sexual activity.
"Livarol": instructions for use, method of use and reviews
The active ingredient in suppositories is ketoconazole. This ingredient is able to kill microspores of fungi, has an anti-inflammatory effect, and prevents the spread of infection. The cost of packing Livarola is from four hundred to five hundred rubles, the price varies depending on the margin of the pharmacy chain.
To get rid of the expressed symptoms of vaginal candidiasis, one suppository per day should be used, preferably before bedtime. The duration of treatment is from one week to two. After applying the first suppository, itching and burning will decrease. If the inflammation has developed into cystitis (such a combination of circumstances is not uncommon), then the use of "Livarol" will also help alleviate the manifestations of inflammation in the urethra.
Suppositories for the treatment of thrush in women "Livarol" is not recommended for use during pregnancy. During lactation, the use is possible only after consultation with the attending physician, as part of complex therapy and not daily. Also a contraindication to use is individual intolerance to ketoconazole. If after inserting a candle into the vagina an intolerable pain begins, rinse the perineum with cool water. In some cases, burning is a natural reaction to ketoconazole.
Reviews about the use of candles are almost all positive. These are one of the cheapest and most effective suppositories for thrush. Women note that after a course of this remedy candidiasis subsides for a long time and does not appear even in the premenstrual period.
"Pimafucin": instructions for use and reviews
The active antifungal substance in Pimafucin is natamycin, an antibiotic of the polyene series. The tool is noteworthy in that it can be used during pregnancy and lactation.
Use candles "Pimafucin" is possible at any stage of the disease. The therapeutic effect is achieved after using the first suppository. This is one of the most commonly used suppositories for treating thrush in women. The price is reasonable. Packaging will cost about six hundred rubles.
Pimafucin ranks first in the review of inexpensive and effective suppositories for thrush for pregnant women and people prone to allergic reactions. These suppositories are well tolerated - almost no complaints. Reviews indicate an extremely high quality of the drug. Not a single woman in reviews of the action of suppositories reported negative manifestations of the action of suppositories. Some lowered their grades for the reason that the candles worked only on the second or third day. But this is quite natural: the more neglected the disease, the more the therapeutic effect of natamycin will develop.
Polygynax for thrush: instructions and reviews
"Polygynax" - vaginal suppositories of complex action. The main component is the active active antifungal substance of the polyene series nystatin. The effect of the drug is also achieved due to the content of polymyxin and neomycin, which inhibit the growth and development of the bacterial flora of the vagina.
Polygynax can be used as a prophylaxis. For example, if candidiasis worsens every month during the period of premenstrual syndrome, you should worry about this in advance. It is simple enough to use one candle per day for two or three days - and the thrush will not appear.
If the disease has already manifested itself, then you will have to use large dosages. In the morning and evening you should put one candle.
Reviews about the treatment of thrush in women by Polygynax are not always positive. The tool is either perfect, and then the women literally sing laudatory odes to it, or it turns out to be useless, since it is not suitable for the microflora of a single patient.
"Irunin" with candidiasis: instructions for use and reviews
Suppositories, which include itraconazole. This substance inhibits the growth, development and causes the death of microspores of the fungus, which provokes the symptoms of thrush.
Irunin - inexpensive candles for the treatment of thrush in women, which are effective when the disease is constantly recurring, and the usual suppositories that helped earlier become useless.
"Irunin" is contraindicated for use during pregnancy and lactation. These candles are best used when all other drugs are useless. The antibiotic itraconazole also has an antipruritic, decongestant effect. Reviews indicate that most often burning relief occurs on the first day of use of the drug. In some cases, three to four days of treatment are enough for the symptoms to completely leave the patient. But do not flatter yourself and throw the course ahead of time. The total duration of treatment recommended by the instructions is ten days.
Ginezol for vaginal candidiasis
The main active ingredient of this agent is miconazole. "Ginezol" - candles from thrush in women. Treatment with the drug allows to mitigate itching and burning in the vagina in the first day. On the third day, the discomfort goes almost completely. However, this does not mean that treatment should be interrupted. It often takes at least another seven days of treatment.
Ginezol can be used as a prophylactic for vaginal candidiasis. For example, a woman is forced to take antibiotics and knows for sure that for her this course of drugs will cost the onset of symptoms of dysbiosis and thrush. And in parallel with antibiotics, she begins to put "Ginezol" and take a course of probiotics to maintain a healthy intestinal microflora. This approach to your own health is absolutely justified and will help to avoid complications after a course of antibiotics.
Reviews indicate that in some cases, when using Ginezol, a local allergic reaction may develop - dermatitis, urticaria or eczema on the external surface of the genitals. You should monitor such reactions to the drug and stop using candles if they occur.
The use of "Nystatin" with thrush: reviews and instructions
The use of suppositories for the treatment of thrush is possible not only vaginally, but also rectally. This is especially true for those women who, in addition to candidiasis, suffer from intestinal dysbiosis and hemorrhoids. "Nystatin" mitigates the manifestation of microflora disturbances with regular use of antibiotics. In some cases, the use of such a comprehensive tool is a real salvation for the patient.
Do not prescribe Nystatin suppositories with special sensitivity to the components, the use of pregnant and lactating mothers is excluded, rare side effects - unpleasant itching, rashes, burning.
After consultation with the attending physician, any vaginal suppositories can be used as rectal suppositories, since they almost do not differ from each other in composition.
Reviews indicate that the drug, as a rule, is well tolerated. However, local reaction should be monitored and if rashes resembling urticaria or eczema appear, discontinue use of Nystatin. Reviews report that some women use Nystatin tablets in parallel with suppositories. This allows you to achieve the most rapid effect: the symptoms of dysbiosis and candidiasis disappear on the second or third day of treatment. Treatment should be continued for ten days.
"Macmirror complex" with thrush: reviews and instructions for use
This is a combined drug, which includes nystatin and nifuratel. Suppositories are active not only against candida fungi, but also as a bactericidal and antiprotozoal agent (with trichomoniasis).
Macmirror Complex has quite a few side effects. In particular, in the first half hour after using the suppository, burning and itching can even worsen. As a result, some patients give up treatment. You can’t do this categorically: only after a full course (10-14 days) will there be a complete cure. Candles are usually not used if the patient is concerned only with thrush. This tool is usually prescribed by gynecologists as part of a comprehensive treatment for genital infections, the course of which is complicated by thrush.
Reviews about the candles "Macmirror complex" are not always positive. In some cases, women give the drug a low rating due to the pain of use. In addition, they can often provoke the appearance of allergic rashes on the external surface of the genitals.