"Macmirror Complex" is a drug that has antifungal, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects. The drug is intended for local use and is used in gynecological practice.
The composition of this drug
"Macmirror Complex" is produced in the form of suppositories for intravaginal administration. Candles are presented in the form of a gelatinous substance of a torpedo shape with a pointed end. The color of the suppository is yellow with a brownish tint. In one package of the drug can be 8 or 12 candles.
You can also find Macmiror Complex cream on sale.
The drug is combined, since it contains several active components:
- Nystatin - 200,000 international units.
- Nifuratel - 0.5 g.
Also, the composition is supplemented with auxiliary components, including titanium dioxide, glycerin, gelatin, ethyl parahydroxybenzoate, yellow iron oxide.
Properties of the drug
"Macmiror Complex" is a drug with antimicrobial activity, intended for local use. The effectiveness of the drug is due to the action of the active components that make up its composition. They have a pronounced antibacterial, antifungal and antiparasitic action.
Nifuratel is a substance derived from nitrofuran and shows a high degree of activity against many bacteria, trichomonads and fungi.
Nystatin is an antibiotic in the polyene group. The substance has a direct effect on bacterial cells, adversely affects its permeability, thereby causing the death of the microorganism. Nystatin is particularly active against yeast Candida fungi.
Thanks to the combination of properties of the active components and their effective interaction, it is possible to achieve the maximum therapeutic result from the use of suppositories. Especially relevant is the use of candles in the fight against pathogens of sexual infectious diseases in women.
Suppositories "Macmirror Complex" do not affect the natural microflora of the vagina, which makes them safe for a woman's health and helps prevent the development of sexual dysbiosis. In addition, the drug helps to restore physiological pH in the vaginal environment.
Indications
Macmirror Complex is indicated for use by women and girls over 18 years of age for the treatment of vulvovaginitis and vaginitis of various origins. The drug helps to cope with the following diseases:
- Trichomoniasis
- Chlamydia
- Fungal infections, including candidiasis.
- Vaginal dysbiosis.
Suppositories should be used only after consultation with a doctor and for its intended purpose. Before you start using the Macmirror Complex, you must carefully read the instructions.
Contraindications
The main contraindication for the use of suppositories is the individual intolerance to the components that make up the drug.
With caution, the drug is prescribed in the first trimester of pregnancy and before the child reaches the age of 18, since there are no clinical data on the safety of the use of the drug in this age group. Reviews about the candles "Macmirror Complex" are available in large numbers.
Instruction manual
The medication is suitable for the treatment of women over 18 years of age. It is used as a means to eliminate fungal, inflammatory or venereal diseases, the appearance of which is due to the multiplication of microorganisms sensitive to the components of the drug.
The standard dosage of the drug involves the introduction of one suppository per day. It is considered optimal to use the drug before going to bed. As a rule, with mild bacterial lesions, an eight-day course of treatment is prescribed. If necessary, a longer therapeutic course "Macmirror Complex." Instructions for use with candles confirm this.
It is not recommended to use suppositories during menstruation, as this significantly reduces the therapeutic effect of the drug. If the start of treatment falls on this period, it should be postponed until the end of menstrual bleeding.
The active components of the drug are practically not absorbed into the systemic circulation, which makes the use of suppositories as safe as possible. Nevertheless, the drug is not allowed to be used in the first trimester of pregnancy, since in this period the active phase of the formation of internal organs and systems of the unborn child occurs. Active substances can affect embryonic development, and no clinical studies have been conducted on this topic. At later gestation periods, the use of candles is allowed, but only if there are serious indications and under strict medical supervision.
During breastfeeding, caution is also required when using the drug. If any signs of a negative effect on the condition of the child are detected, discontinue treatment and consult a pediatrician.
What else does the instruction manual for the Macmirror Complex tell us?
Adverse reactions
Most often, the drug is well tolerated by patients. However, in case of intolerance to the components of the drug, the following adverse reactions are possible:
- Strengthening the intensity of vaginal discharge of a pathological nature.
- Burning and itching in the vagina.
- The feeling of the presence of a foreign body.
- Hyperthermia of the vaginal mucous membranes.
- Rash on the genitals, provoked by an allergic reaction.
Overdose
Due to the low degree of absorption of the active components of the drug into the systemic circulation and exclusively local effects on the body, an overdose is virtually eliminated. At the same time, experts do not recommend exceeding the frequency of reception indicated by the instructions and by the specialist. This can cause the development of adverse reactions described above.
Drug interactions
According to the instructions for suppositories "Macmirror Complex", it is forbidden to douche against the background of the use of suppositories for intravaginal administration, as this significantly reduces the therapeutic effectiveness of the drug.
If you need to take "Nystatin" orally at the same time as using suppositories, it is important to correctly calculate the dosage, as if the concentration of a substance is exceeded in the body, signs of overdose and systemic effects on organs and systems may appear.
Do not use the "Macmirror Complex" in the form of suppositories with other local antibacterial and antifungal drugs. The combination of suppositories with various creams, gels and vaginal tablets with a similar effect can lead to the development of vaginal dysbiosis.
Recommendations
You should also consider several recommendations on the features of the use of suppositories, namely:
- During treatment, it is necessary to use disposable pads, since pathological vaginal discharge can become more abundant at the beginning of therapy.
- When carrying out the treatment of sexually transmitted diseases, the therapy is carried out in both partners, otherwise the risk of relapse is high. After the treatment is over, both partners must undergo an examination, confirm the absence of the disease and evaluate the result of the therapy.
- At the time of treatment, it is necessary to abandon sexual contact, as this can provoke the appearance of vaginal dysbiosis.
By following all the doctor’s prescriptions, you can achieve high efficiency from treatment with vaginal suppositories.
Analogs of the Macmirror Complex
The pharmaceutical market is ready to offer quite a lot of similar drugs. However, not every substitute is sufficiently effective to combat lamblia and other pathologies. The choice of an analogue should be provided to a specialist, since it is he who will be able to assess the patient's condition and choose the suitable drug. The analogue of the candles "Macmirror Complex" can be not only in the form of suppositories, but also in a creamy or tablet form.
The most popular analogues of the drug, doctors recognize the following:
- "Furazolidone."
- "Nifuratel."
- "Furacilin."
- "Metronidazole".
These drugs have similar properties, but are more affordable than the Macmirror Complex. It should be understood that a cheap analogue may have a large number of contraindications, therefore, before using a substitute, it is necessary to evaluate all the possible consequences.
A group of drugs is also singled out that have similar properties to the Macmirror Complex, but which have the same cost or are in a higher price category. These medicines are:
- Saflab.
- Lactozhinal.
- "Trichomonas."
- Osarbon.
- Daphnegin.
- Venro Kit.
All of these drugs have different active components, so you can’t use them without consulting a doctor.
Reviews about "Macmirror Complex"
Most reviews about the use of suppositories. Women note their effectiveness and impact on many harmful microorganisms. An important point for many women is the absence of a detrimental effect on the natural vaginal microflora. Many recognize the drug as the most effective in the fight against fungus.
The most effective is the effect of suppositories on a fungus from the category of candida, which provokes thrush. When using suppositories, unpleasant symptoms, such as burning and itching, disappear throughout the week.
No less reviews can be found from women who used suppositories during pregnancy. They recognize Macmirror Complex as a safe and effective drug. Women say that during the bearing of a child, an exacerbation of an infection of fungal origin can occur. At the same time, it is quite difficult to find a drug that does not affect the intrauterine development of the unborn child. It is the Macmirror Complex in the form of candles that allows you to quickly get rid of an unpleasant problem without complications and consequences for the fetus.
The negative point of candles is that dissolved suppositories can leak and stain clothes.