Pregnancy, in most cases, weakens the woman’s body and reduces immunity, as a result of which chronic diseases can "crawl out" , among which candidiasis, called "thrush" in everyday life, is in the first place. Most often, "Clotrimazole" suppositories during pregnancy are used precisely in the fight against this infection, as well as for the rehabilitation of the birth canal some time before delivery.
This medicine contains an antifungal substance that is quite powerful, therefore it is quite effective even in the treatment of chronic diseases. However, it is worth remembering that all vital organs are laid in the fetus in the first three months, therefore the use of any drugs is not recommended at this time. Use "Clotrimazole" during pregnancy in the 2nd and 3rd trimester is completely harmless, but it is worth doing this only after consultation with the doctor.
It is quite difficult to completely cure thrush, since it is almost impossible to destroy the fungus, especially with one drug. Therefore, this drug is most often used in combination with others. However, after the first application, it reduces unpleasant symptoms and brings relief to a pregnant woman.
It is possible to use Clotrimazole suppositories during pregnancy to treat other types of fungal diseases, including trichomoniasis, skin mycoses and others. Most often, it is enough to use one candle per day, which is recommended to be placed at night.
It should be noted that the drug is also used to treat other sexually transmitted infections. In this case, you should get rid of the infection and the partner, for which the analogue of "Clotrimazole" in suppositories, cream for external use is suitable.
Contraindication to the use of the drug may be sensitivity to the components. In some cases, local allergic reactions may occur, including burning, irritation, itching, and frequent urination. Vaginal discharge other than normal may also appear. In any of these cases, it is necessary to consult a specialist, describing the side effects that have appeared, especially in the case when “Clotrimazole” suppositories are used during pregnancy.
If you accidentally take the drug orally, nausea, anorexia, impaired liver function are possible, drowsiness and hallucinations are less common. In this case, treatment is carried out by taking activated charcoal, after which symptomatic therapy is done.
Despite the fact that many medications are contraindicated while waiting for a baby, Clotrimazole is positive during pregnancy because it is relatively harmless to the fetus. This is largely due to the fact that, thanks to the local use of suppositories, only a small amount of the active substance enters the body. In case of lactation, the drug is not recommended, since it has not been fully studied whether Clotrimazole passes into breast milk.
In the treatment of candidal vulvitis and trichomoniasis, "Clotrimazole" suppositories during pregnancy are used 2-3 times a day for 1-2 weeks. For the rehabilitation of the birth canal, it is enough to use the drug once. Patients with impaired liver function should undergo treatment under strict control of the functional state of this organ. Discontinuation of therapy is necessary if irritation or any other signs of hypersensitivity occur.
An additional examination is prescribed if, after using the drug, there are no signs of improvement. In such cases, confirmation of the diagnosis and the exclusion of another cause of the disease are required.