Among all gynecological pathologies, one of the most common is thrush in women. Treatment (medications in the form of suppositories, tablets, ointments) is often carried out independently. Experts, meanwhile, warn that the uncontrolled use of certain medications for candidiasis can provoke quite serious consequences. Therefore, if the first signs of the disease (burning, itching, redness in the vagina) occur, you should visit a doctor immediately. After the examination, the doctor will prescribe the necessary medicine against thrush. For women today, pharmaceutical companies produce a wide variety of drugs. Medications can be used topically or systemically. Do not forget that with similar indications, the agents may have different side effects. What are the most popular remedies for thrush for women?
The drug "Diflucan"
This tool is considered the most common of all. The drug is available in capsule form for oral administration. Fluconazole is present as an active ingredient in the agent. This substance helps to suppress the growth of fungi that provoke candidiasis.
The recommended dosage of this
drug for thrush for women is 150 mg per day. This remedy is not prescribed for pathologies of the kidneys or liver, hypersensitivity. The drug is not recommended for pregnant and lactating.
Means "Pimafucin"
This medication is very popular and effective. Many medicines for thrush for women during pregnancy are contraindicated. Means "Pimafucin" does not have such restrictions. The undoubted advantage of the drug is that it is available in various forms: in the form of ointments, suppositories, tablets.
The active ingredient is natamycin. The substance has a wide range of antifungal activity. The medicine "Pimafucin" is well tolerated, hypoallergenic, non-toxic.
The drug "Livarol"
For this remedy for thrush, women are characterized by high efficiency and speed. The active substance is ketoconazole. The medication is allowed for use in the antenatal period (except for the 1st trimester). With candidiasis in a chronic course, therapy is carried out for ten days.
Means "Hexicon"
This drug is made in the form of a solution, gel for external use and suppositories for intravaginal administration. The medication has antiseptic properties. The drug is prescribed not only for the treatment of candidiasis, but also for reorganization before the birth process
ssom. In addition, a drug with a reduced concentration of the active substance is allowed for use in children.
Epigen-Sex Spray
The medication has an antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antipruritic effect. The tool also has an immunostimulating effect. The advantages of this remedy for thrush for women are convenient and economical packaging, the possibility of use during lactation and before childbirth. The active ingredient is glycyrrhizic acid.