How to apply "Fluconazole" to a man from thrush? We will understand in this article.
Thrush in men is not as common as candidiasis in women, due to differences in the structure of the genitals. The thing is that the pathogen is very difficult to linger on the external genitalia. Infection can happen only with a weakened immune system. The thrush of a man until recently seemed to many a simple invention.
Now everyone knows that male candidiasis is a very real pathology that affects the mucous membranes of the genital organs. There are various approaches to therapy. Men from thrush, "Fluconazole" is prescribed among other drugs. How justified is the use of this drug, and in what cases is it prescribed? These features will be discussed in the article below.
Ingestion of the fungus: methods of infection
There are many ways in which a fungus enters the human body. Among them, the main ones:
- To the child from the mother. If a woman during pregnancy for some reason did not get rid of thrush, then she is transmitted to the child through the birth canal.
- In the first year of life. In the first years of life, the child quite actively learns the world through tactile contacts, therefore, thrush of the oral cavity is so often observed in young children. This fungus is especially often transmitted through contact with the mother's breast.
- Through life. Pathogens can survive outside the human body. For about two hours, they maintain vital activity, settling on food, toys, clothing, and furniture. The most dangerous are soap and a towel: they must be strictly individual.
- During oral caresses and kisses. Candidiasis of the oral cavity is a fairly common occurrence, in connection with which pathogens penetrate the partner even when people just kiss harmlessly. Oral caresses become by transferring infection to the genitals from the mouth. If the human body is weakened, pathogens begin to multiply on them, parasitizing on the cells, provoking thrush. Due to infection, injuries appear on the outside of the mucous membranes.
- Through sexual contact with an infected partner. Often, thrush as a pathology appears after communication with an infected partner. A lot of pathogens during sex directly on the head of the male penis. If at this moment the immunity cannot fight the fungus, the man develops candidiasis. A healthy man may not get sick if the infection is defeated by immunity at the time of development.
In the treatment of thrush in men, "Fluconazole" is popular.
Features of the treatment of thrush in men
The treatment of candidiasis in men is most often prescribed comprehensive, it includes:
- The use of external funds. Preparations for local application well help to eliminate the signs of thrush, and can also stop the development of pathogenic flora in the place of its direct location. However, these drugs are most often single-component, and therefore do not always become quite effective in order to cope with the disease.
- Immunotherapy. In order for the thrush to have no reason to return again, it is necessary to strengthen the immune system. This is done so that the body can independently control the amount of candida. The patient is advised to use a vitamin complex and immunostimulants.
- Reception of system tools. In order to attack the infection from the inside, simultaneously with external drugs, systemic drugs are prescribed, which are available in the form of tablets. Along with the bloodstream, the active components are carried throughout the body and finally cope with the infection. To avoid relapse, doctors advise a man “Fluconazole” from thrush (on the basis of this tool a lot of antimycotic tablets were made).
The composition and form of the drug
The medication is in the form of capsules, the dosage of which is 50, 150 and 100 mg. These are blue gelatin shells, inside of which a powder with a slightly yellowish tint. Packaging includes from one to ten capsules, so that a person can acquire the necessary amount of funds. There are also pharmacological forms such as a solution for intravenous administration, suppositories, cream and gel. All options have one active ingredient - fluconazole. For men with thrush, it is indispensable.
Capsules have the following composition:
- active substance fluconazole;
- auxiliary ingredients: sodium lauryl sulfate, potato starch, magnesium stearate, calcium stearate.
Shell composition:
- titanium dioxide;
- sodium propylparaben;
- gelatin;
- sodium methylparaben and patented blue.
Features of the drug: mechanism of work
How can Fluconazole help a man against thrush?
The drug is a new generation synthetic medicine. The tool is perfectly absorbed into the blood and well absorbed. Its antifungal effect has been proven. To stop thrush, the substance destroys the cell walls of candida, then the synthesis of the components that are needed by fungal agents in order to maintain the mechanisms of their vital activity is suppressed.
"Fluconazole" operates in the following areas:
- destroys an excessive amount of fungal flora on the affected mucous membranes;
- prevents the re-development of the disease after treatment.
In addition, with candidiasis, the drug is prescribed not only for men, it is also prescribed for women (if necessary, it is taken during breastfeeding and pregnancy).
Many people wonder if a man can drink Fluconazole with thrush or not.
Admission Rules
Even if the symptoms of the disease are quite pronounced, you should not start taking fluconazole-based products on your own. Firstly, male thrush is rarely an independent disease, which means that it is necessary to carry out treatment in combination with therapy against the corresponding ailment. Secondly, this drug has many contraindications, which should also be taken into account.
With thrush, both partners need to be treated at the same time. At the time of taking the medicine, you will have to abandon the intimate connection, after which, for a certain period, sex should be protected through a condom. Thanks to this, the probability of relapse is minimized.
"Fluconazole" in most cases is prescribed once. Its dosage in this situation is 150 mg. If the form of the disease is severe, then the treatment is extended to three to four weeks. In this case, the same dosage is taken once a week.
In addition, Fluconazole is prescribed to a man from thrush in the form of local preparations. The actual use of gels and creams based on it. Naturally, the intensity and duration of the treatment course should be selected individually. In most cases, recovery takes from five to ten days.
Fluconazole for men
If a man knows that he had a relationship with a partner infected with candidiasis, he needs to take measures to prevent the development of the disease. As a rule, “Fluconazole” in an amount of 150 mg is used for this purpose. It is packaged one at a time, you need to drink one tablet and another one in a week. For preventive purposes, the drug can be drunk after an antibacterial course, which often activates fungal pathologies.
Is it always safe to use "Fluconazole" for thrush in men?
Side effects
When treating male thrush with this drug, there are usually no side effects. In some cases, the drug can cause a number of unpleasant symptoms:
- nausea;
- headache;
- skin rashes;
- stomach ache;
- stomach upset;
- anaphylactic shock - an allergic reaction develops very quickly;
- hepatotoxicity - the breakdown of the liver under the influence of the chemical components of the drug.
The main thing in treating thrush in men with Fluconazole is to prevent overdose.
Overdose
The specialist will prescribe a certain amount of the drug to the patient. If the man does not adhere to the recommendations, then signs of an overdose may appear. This condition is characterized by the following symptoms: nausea, diarrhea, in rare cases, hallucinations, as well as cramps of the lower and upper extremities.
When observing signs of an overdose, you must immediately stop taking the drug and consult a doctor, call an ambulance. Doctors will provide the necessary assistance if necessary, which is based on gastric lavage, detoxification treatment and hemodialysis. If necessary, therapy is carried out for severe symptoms caused by an overdose of the drug.
Now you know whether "Fluconazole" is possible for men with thrush. How to replace the drug if necessary?
Analogs
There are a lot of drugs containing fluconazole as an active ingredient. Other components or release form may vary. The most common analogues are the following drugs:
- Diflucan.
- Vero-Fluconazole.
- Flucostat.
- Mikomaks.
- "Fluconazole Teva."
- "Tsiskan".
- "Diflason."
Reviews of men about "Fluconazole" from thrush
Patients say that "Fluconazole" helped both partners at the same time, if taken in accordance with the instructions. Itching is significantly relieved after the first day of use, after three days, redness also disappears.
Men note that thrush often appears when the immune system weakens. It does not work out completely, and at the first sign you need to take 150 mg of the drug. As a rule, such a dose is enough to prevent the development of the disease. For prevention, after a week you need to drink the same amount of drug. Relapses in this case are not observed.
Some patients complain of a lack of positive results, side effects. Sometimes the fungus is insensitive to the active substance. Basically, people are satisfied with the low cost and ease of use of the drug.
We examined how to take fluconazole to a man with thrush. In general, it can be assessed as an effective drug. Men are susceptible to fungal infections on a par with women, which also needs treatment.