Timely detection of the disease and the beginning of its treatment is half the path to recovery. But what if the doctor prescribed an expensive drug? Choose an affordable analogue? Will a cheaper medicine have the necessary healing effect? Often women are faced with similar questions. Even such a seemingly non-dangerous and widespread disease as vaginal candidiasis requires considerable material costs, not to mention more serious "female" problems. Letâs try to answer the questions posed by analyzing a topical preparation such as Hexicon candles. From what they help, what kind of action they have, how much they cost and what analogues exist, we will tell in this material.
Description
Hexicon is an antiseptic and antimicrobial agent. The active substance is chlorhexidine. It has a destructive effect on the simplest, gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. But some strains are insensitive to âHexiconâ, the substance does not have a harmful effect on viruses, fungi, bacterial spores, as well as sour-milk bacteria.
The average cost of the drug is 500-900 rubles. Is it possible to choose an analogue of "Hexicon" cheaper? They have approximately the same mechanism and scope of local medicines, the basis of which is chlorhexidine. Based on this fact, we can safely consider cheaper drugs with a similar composition. Often, the price of a drug increases significantly only due to additional factors that do not affect the success of the treatment process, such as transportation, customs duties, taxation costs, advertising, packaging, etc.
Indications for use
Geksikon candles from what help, in what cases are prescribed by a doctor? This drug is widely used in gynecological practice. Often, experts recommend this medicine in case of emergency prevention of sexually transmitted diseases with suspected possibility of infection with syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomoniasis and ureplasmosis. In this case, the drug "Hexicon" must be used no later than 2 hours after sexual intercourse.
As a means of preventing infectious diseases, âHexiconâ is used before and after gynecological and obstetric interventions: complicated births, abortions, intrauterine devices, other surgical operations.
Such a medicine is prescribed in the treatment of cervicitis, inflammation of the mucous membranes (including in dental practice), purulent wounds and burns.
Release Forms
The drug is made in the form of vaginal suppositories (suppositories) or tablets of 16 mg each. In the package there are 1, 5 and 10 pieces. This form is most often used in gynecology and obstetrics. In the treatment of infectious diseases, the standard course is the use of 1 suppository per day from 7 to 10 days. In what form is Hexicon more effective? Candles or pills - it does not matter. Both types of the drug have an identical composition and principle of action.
A solution of chlorhexidine 0.05% is packaged in 100 ml in a bottle. This form of release of "Hexicon" is used as rinsing and irrigation.
The use of candles "Hexicon"
Analyzing the reviews of consumers and medical workers, it can be noted that the Hexicon candles are a common, convenient to use and effective form of the drug. The price of such a drug is about 500 rubles for 10 suppositories. What do they help from? Using this form, various infectious gynecological diseases are treated, on the causative agent of which the active substance of the drug is detrimental. The medicine is prescribed for syphilis, gonorrhea, genital herpes, trichomoniasis and other sexually transmitted diseases. "Hexicon" - tablets and suppositories - are used as the main drug or as a preventive medicine.
Analogs
âHexiconâ analogues are medicines based on chlorhexidine or similar on the principle of exposure to pathogenic microflora. It is worth noting that there are few drugs based on the above substances in the form of suppositories. As an example, âDepantolâ candles can be mentioned. The analog of "Hexicon" is cheaper - chlorhexidine in the form of a solution. Its cost is only 15 rubles. This form of release can be used as vaginal applications or irrigation. At the same time, the properties and qualities of the drug are identical to Hexicon.
If there is no need for treatment of infections, and the drug is prescribed only for the purpose of prevention and as an antiseptic, then such drugs as âIodoxideâ, âBetadineâ and âFluomizinâ can be considered analogues of âHexiconâ.
Not everyone can afford the Hexicon candles. The price of analog drugs is much lower. If we talk about a similar principle of action, then it is worth noting drugs such as Clotrimazole and Nystatin. They have a composition different from âHexiconâ, but they are also antimycotic agents and possess antiseptic properties. But before replacing the drug with such analogues, you should accurately determine the patientâs diagnosis, since these drugs do not destroy certain types of microorganisms. Such medicines cost no more than 100 rubles. Nevertheless, reviews about these drugs are more positive: in many cases, the patient is completely recovering, adverse reactions rarely occur.
The more expensive analogues of "Hexicon" include the following drugs:
- Gynoflor.
- "Evkolek."
- "Macmirror."
- "Kolposeptin" and others.
The drug "Terzhinan"
Like Geksikon, Terzhinan vaginal suppositories are not only available in a similar form, but also have a similar principle of action. The drug has a destructive effect on most bacteria, is anti-inflammatory. Unlike Hexicon, this drug also has an antifungal effect, since the main active substance of these suppositories is nystatin.
Customer Reviews and Cost
What do women choose - Terzhinan or Hexicon? The analogue rightfully earned positive feedback from the ladies. A convenient form of the drug effectively copes with pathogenic microorganisms of various origin, while simultaneously removing the foci of inflammation on the mucous membrane.
But sometimes itching and burning in the vagina after topical application of Terzhinan are noted. Normally, such a reaction should not be. In such a situation, you do not need to endure pain and continue the course of treatment with this drug. It is urgent to contact your doctor-gynecologist.
Terzhinan, an analogue of the Hexicon, is significantly cheaper than the latter. Its cost is up to 350 rubles for 10 suppositories. But it should be noted that the drug is dispensed in a pharmacy exclusively by prescription.
The drug "Betadine"
In Betadine, the active substance is iodine. So, the drug has a pronounced antiseptic effect. In addition, the medicine is an antibacterial and antimycotic agent. The undeniable advantage of this is the fact that not a single type of bacterium or fungus has been identified that would be insensitive to this drug.
Betadine is available as an ointment, solution, and vaginal capsule. The cost of the drug is about 100 rubles for ointment or solution and 250 rubles for suppositories.
The disadvantage of Betadine is the possibility of developing adverse reactions. They appear in the form of irritations, itching and even a burn of the mucous membrane. In addition, the drug passes into breast milk, which does not allow women to use it during natural feeding of the baby.
What to choose - "Hexicon" or "Betadine"? Only a doctor can answer this question, given the type of pathogenic flora detected, the patientâs chronic diseases, his complaints, and general well-being.
The drug "Polygynax"
Another analogue of âHexiconâ is âPolygynaxâ vaginal capsules. The active substances of the drug are the antibiotic substances nystatin and neomycin. It is thanks to them that suppositories effectively cope with many bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus, Ureplasma, Escherichia coli and Haemophilus influenzae, Enterococcus and others. Nystatin also has a detrimental effect on fungi, for example, candida and cryptococcus. But streptococcus and anaerobic bacteria are immune to Polygynax.
Candles are used both for the treatment of gynecological infections and for their prevention.
Cost and reviews about Polygynax
It costs Podiginax slightly cheaper than the Hexicon. It should be borne in mind that the former has a wider spectrum of action, including the destruction of fungal cells. Clinical studies have shown 95 percent effectiveness.
Reviews about the drug "Polygynax" are mixed. Some patients complain of local allergic reactions, the inconvenience of using capsules. Also, women note the fact that the drug follows. In most cases, complaints are associated with improper use of the drug. In order for the drug not to leak out and not cause discomfort, the capsule should be administered immediately before bedtime. What to use - "Polygynax" or "Hexicon", the gynecologist will help to decide after the examination and the receipt of test results.
Sowing for sensitivity
It is possible to significantly reduce the cost of treatment, as well as speed up the process of recovery from candidiasis by passing inoculation for sensitivity to antimycotic substances. Most laboratories conduct it. It is absolutely safe and painless. It can be carried out even by pregnant women.
Taking material for analysis (with gynecological diseases - urogenital smear), laboratory assistants will determine the type of fungus and the active substance to which they are sensitive. The result of the study takes from 5 to 7 days - it is simply impossible to sow microflora faster. After receiving the results of the analysis, the doctor can confidently prescribe a medical product - an analogue of "Hexicon". Cheaper and more effective will be the treatment after a sensitivity analysis.
Correctly choose an effective drug for treatment in each case, only a doctor can. Having once purchased a cheap analogue of âGeksikonâ without prior consultation with a specialist, you can subsequently pay much more, not only financially, but also with your own health.