In the article, we consider analogues of Zalain suppositories and the drug itself.
This medication is an antifungal agent with fungicidal and fungistatic effects. Its analogues, like the drug itself, are used to treat skin diseases and urogenital organs.
The main active ingredient of Zalain is sertaconazole, which has a powerful antifungal effect and inhibits the destructive functioning of pathogens of the genus Candida, streptococci, dermatophytes and staphylococci. Reduces fungal growth, and also destroys the structure of the cell membrane of the fungus.
Zalain is available in the following forms:
- Cream is a white homogeneous substance without a pronounced odor. It is used to treat candidal vulvovaginitis, dermatomycosis, various types of lichen and other skin lesions caused by yeast bacteria.
- Vaginal suppositories - white oval suppositories, which are intended for single use, are used in the treatment of thrush (candidiasis) in women.
Analogues of candles "Zalain" should be selected by a doctor.
Indications and contraindications "Zalain"
The drug is indicated for local therapy of infections of the vaginal mucosa caused by fungi of the genus Candida, that is, with candidal vulvovaginitis in women.
Contraindication is the high sensitivity of the body to imidazole derivatives and other substances in the composition.
Dosage of this drug
The drug is used once. One vaginal suppository is inserted deep into the vagina before bedtime. While maintaining clinical signs, the drug can be reused after a week.
Before using the medicine, you need to wash the external intimate organs, an alkaline or neutral soap is suitable for this.
So it says in the instructions. Analogues of candles "Zalain" will be presented below.
Side effects of using the medication
In rare cases, vaginal itching is observed, a burning sensation, which independently disappears during treatment and does not require drug withdrawal. Such side symptoms are classic for topical agents, they indicate the effectiveness of the drug.
Allergic reactions may occur.
We list the main analogues of Zalain suppositories by chemical structure, which have similar pharmacological effects and indications.
Sertaconazole
The antifungal agent Sertaconazole has an antiseptic and antimicrobial effect and is characterized by increased fungicidal activity. Candles, solution and cream are all forms of release.
The analogue of suppositories “Zalain” is used for candidiasis, mycoses, seborrheic dermatitis, pityriasis versicolor, infection of the vaginal mucosa, vulvovaginal candidiasis.
Contraindications Sertaconazole
Individual sensitivity to the components of the drug can cause an allergic reaction. There may be discomfort, such as dryness and burning of the treated areas of the skin. It can not be used to treat children under the age of fourteen.
During pregnancy, this analogue of Zalain suppositories from thrush can be used only after the approval of the gynecologist. He will prescribe treatment if the possible benefit to the woman’s body is higher than the risk to the child. During breastfeeding, it is impossible to treat the mammary glands with ointment; during treatment, it is recommended to stop lactation so as not to harm the baby.
The effective use of Sertaconazole suppositories is required twice a week at intervals. During treatment, you need to refrain from intimate contacts.
The solution and ointment are applied to the inflamed area, capturing normal skin near the focus. Skin areas must first be washed with soap and dried. The treatment period is determined by the stage of development of the pathology, usually the symptoms disappear after two weeks, and the disease goes away.
Without the characteristic signs of the disease, the detection of candida mushrooms is not an indication for the use of the Zalain analogue candles. 350 rubles - the average cost of Sertaconazole.
"Sertamikol"
"Sertamicol" is one of the antifungal agents - imidazole derivatives. The main active ingredient is sertaconazole, which effectively affects fungal infections. Its influence is aimed at combating the main component of the cell membrane - ergosterol, due to which yeast fungal cells die. Available in the form of a solution and cream.
Indications and contraindications "Sertamikola"
Indications - multi-colored lichen, dermatophytosis of the hands and dermatomycosis.
Like Sertaconazole, it is undesirable to use during pregnancy and at the age of less than twelve years, for patients with sensitivity to the components that make up the drug. Side effects such as burning, contact dermatitis, erythematous reaction in the field of application, and itching may be observed.
Before treating skin areas, they must be washed with soap and dried. The solution and ointment are applied to the affected areas in the morning and evening. The treatment course is determined by the location of fungal infections. This usually occurs after two to four weeks. With the remaining symptoms of the disease, you need to choose other analogues of the drug with the help of a doctor.
After processing, it is undesirable to use detergents that contain acid, as this can provoke a stronger reproduction of fungi. The drug costs an average of 370 p. A photo of the analogue of Zalain candles is presented below.
Optical
The antifungal drug Optiginal contains the following active ingredients: lidocaine and sertaconazole. It has fungistatic and fungicidal effects. Thanks to lidocaine, vasodilation occurs, anesthetic effects on the neuronal membrane are produced, and pain impulses are not formed. It is produced in the form of vaginal suppositories.
Indications of the analogue of suppositories “Zalain” - infections of the vaginal mucosa and candidal vulvovaginitis.
Contraindications Optiginal
The drug is undesirable for patients with sensitivity to lidocaine and sertaconazole. It is not recommended for people with impaired renal or liver function, with wounds and injuries of the vaginal mucosa and pathologies of the intimate organs.
Use of the drug is not allowed for minors and elderly patients. Pregnant women can use it only under the supervision of a gynecologist.
Undesirable effects can be observed in the form of vaginal itching, burning, pallor of the skin and allergic reactions. In case of an overdose, the following symptoms may appear: heart rhythm disturbance; chills; psychomotor agitation and dizziness.
This is confirmed by the instructions for use to the analogue of candles "Zalain".
Used intravaginally once. If signs of pathology persist, you can reapply after a week. Before the introduction of the suppository into the vagina, thoroughly wash the intimate organs. Therapy can be carried out during menstruation.
The drug “Optiginal” is cheaper, on average its cost is 150 rubles.
Analogues of the form of candles and reviews
The list of analogues is as follows: Livarol; Fluomisil; "Wagiferon"; "Wagisep"; Ginalgin; "Candizol"; Gayonomaks; "Gino-Pevaril"; Clotrimax Ginofort; "Clotrimazole"; "Difluzole"; "Klion-D 100"; Candide.
The results of user evaluations suggest that the most popular counterparts of Zalain in the form of suppositories are Livarol, Fungicip, Difluzole, Vagisep and Clotrimazole.
All of these medicines are highly effective. They are applied locally, that is, they are inserted into the vagina. Most of them are used once. The disadvantages of all suppositories are side effects in the form of a burning sensation and the occurrence of itching.
In addition, they are much more expensive than preparations in the form of a cream. General positive properties are minimal absorption into the blood, as well as the safety of use by pregnant women and nursing mothers.
What analogues are cheaper than Zalain candles?
Lower Price Analogs & Reviews
Among the cheap counterparts is Candide; Santekvin; "Difluzole"; Biosporin-Forte; "Diflason"; Terzhinan; "Mikoflukan"; "Fluconazole"; "Flucostat"; "Futsis"; Lamifen "Povid"; Ketodyne; "Fluzamed"; Econazole Decloside; "Insert"; Ovumix; “Ketoconazole”; "Sertoconazole"; "Metromicon"; "Nystatin"; Isol; Metromicon-Neo.
The following are especially widely used by patients among the listed drugs: “Difluzole”, “Mikoflucan”, “Flucostat”, “Lamifen”, “Santekvin”. They are made in the form of tablets, suppositories, ointments and creams. They have a lot of positive reviews, single negative reviews. Low cost is justified by the low cost of the components that make up the composition. Despite the reduced cost compared to peers, they have excellent quality and are also effective in treatment.
Higher Price Analogs & Reviews
These are medicines: "Fluomizin"; Metromicon Forte; Cyclopirox; Gino-Dactanol; "Vokadin"; "Minogal"; Betadine "Fungavis"; Macmirror "Ginokaps"; Fermalak; Mediflucon; "Terconazole"; Diflucan "Mycozoral"; Orungal; "Kolpoferin"; Neo-Penotran Forte; "Miconazole"; "Mikosist"; Pimafungin; Livarol; Neo-Penotran Forte L; Klion-D; "Flunol"; Ginofort; Betadine "Orungamine"; Cardinorm; Miron Pimafucin; Bangsheel.
The cost of medicines - analogues of Zalain - can fluctuate to a large extent. It is determined by various factors, such as storage, transportation, pharmacy charter, company margins, etc. Among the expensive medicines, consumers especially distinguish Diflucan, Fermalak, Livarol, Cyclopirox and Pimafucin. Despite the different cost of drugs and differences in composition, they all have the same effectiveness in combating many diseases.
Conclusion
Before using any medicine to combat fungal diseases of the skin and mucous membranes, such as Zalain and many of its analogues or other pharmaceuticals, you should first consult a doctor. He will help determine the likelihood of side effects, allergic reactions and choose the drug that will be best suited in a particular case. When purchasing a product, you don’t need to think that a cheaper medicine will be worse. Many funds are imported to us from abroad, so often the cost is too high. Thus, it is possible to use domestic analogues with a more affordable price and no less efficiency.
We reviewed the instructions, reviews and analogues of candles "Zalain".