Medication "Livarol" is available in the form of suppositories. The active substance - ketoconazole - is a derivative of imidazole dioxolane. The medicine has a fungistatic, fungicidal effect. Due to intravaginal use, absorption is negligible. The drug has an effect on yeast, dermatophytes. The mechanism of activity of the drug is based on the inhibition of the process of ergosterol biosynthesis, a change in the lipid composition of fungal membranes. The medicine manifests its effect on staphylococci and streptococci.
The drug "Livarol." Instruction Appointment
The medication is recommended for vaginal candidiasis of acute or chronic course, including a relapsing type. The medicine is prescribed for the prevention and treatment of infections of a fungal nature in the vagina, subject to reduced body resistance and on the basis of receiving antibacterial and other medicines that negatively affect the microflora.
Contraindications
The drug "Livarol" (the instruction warns about this) is not recommended for hypersensitivity to substances in the composition, during pregnancy. If necessary, carry out treatment during lactation, feeding must be stopped. Not recommended for children under twelve years of age.
The drug "Livarol." Instruction Adverse reactions
Based on local (intravaginal) use, the development of hyperemia and irritation of the mucosa, itching, burning in the vagina is likely . In some cases, urticaria, the appearance of rashes on the skin can be noted. If these effects occur, you should visit a doctor.
The drug "Livarol." Instructions for use. Price
Suppositories are administered intravaginally, free from packaging. For convenience, it is better to lie down. Suppositories are injected deep into the vagina. The recommended dose is 1 suppository per day. Duration of use - no more than three to five days in accordance with the nature of the pathology. If the symptoms of the disease have disappeared before the completion of the course, do not interrupt the therapy yourself, in order to avoid the development of a chronic form. Based on candidiasis of a chronic course, it is prescribed by the suppository per day. In this case, the duration of therapy is ten days.
The medicine "Livarol" (candles): instructions, price and additional information
To prevent the development of a possible relapse of fungal infections, it is recommended to give preference to cotton underwear and loose outer clothing. Because of therapy, it is recommended to consume more dairy products containing lactobacilli. During fungal therapy with Livarol, the instruction recommends abstaining from sexual contact. When using the drug in therapeutic dosages, as prescribed by a specialist, an overdose of the drug is excluded. In the absence of a positive effect, a doctor should be visited within five days from the start of therapy. In practice, there is no negative interaction of the drug with other drugs. The cost of the drug in pharmacies is from 250 rubles.