Women's health today has become more fragile than ever. And this is influenced by hundreds of both external and internal factors. Among them are genetics, food culture, the use of certain types of medicines, stress, the environment and so on. Therefore, maintaining it in good condition is not easy. To do this, you must take responsibility for your health and carefully monitor any deviations from the norm. This will help to start treatment on time and avoid the development of serious diseases.
It is also important to consult with your doctor, who will be able to provide the necessary information and prescribe suitable, and most importantly, effective treatment. One of the most common gynecological problems is thrush, or candidiasis. As a rule, to cope with this kind of disease is not difficult. To do this, you only need to choose the right drug. So, many people choose Livarol candles for this purpose.
What is this medicine? Who is indicated for the use of vaginal suppositories "Livarol"? How should they be used? Does this drug have contraindications? What side effects may occur during administration? Can I use Livarol suppositories during pregnancy? Reviews of patients will also be able to shed light on how the medication in question is effective and convenient to use. All this information will be discussed in detail in this article.
Structure
The drug is available in the form of vaginal suppositories, which are convenient to use. So note the women in the reviews. The instructions to "Livarol" indicate that each suppository contains 400 mg of active active ingredient (ketoconazole), as well as a number of auxiliary components, such as butylhydroxyanisole, macrogol-1500 and macrogol-400. Each candle is packed separately. It should be disclosed only immediately before administration.
Knowing the main active component of the drug, you can correctly choose the analogues of "Livarol". In reviews for a similar effect, the following are distinguished:
- "Dermazole".
- Livagin.
- Ketoconazole.
- Ketodyne.
However, it is important to provide the opportunity for a specialist to choose the appropriate replacement medicine. Indeed, in addition to the main active substance, it is necessary to take into account other nuances, such as dosage and auxiliary components (an individual allergic reaction is possible).
Indications
In what cases is it recommended to use the "Livarol" instruction, reviews of specialists? For its use, there are direct indications. Among them are the following:
- vaginal candidiasis (both in acute and in chronic relapsing form);
- periodic prevention of the development of a variety of fungal infections that occur in the vagina in case of a reduced ability of the body to resist pathogenic microflora, as well as against the use of antibacterial drugs or any other drugs that violate the normal microflora that must exist in the vagina.
So, it is customary to use "Livarol" from thrush. Reviews report that the effectiveness of the drug, as a rule, depends on the individual characteristics of the patient's body. Therefore, it is important that the appointment of the drug in question is performed by a specialist.
Application
How should I use Livarol suppositories for thrush? Reviews recommend that you strictly adhere to the doctor's recommendations in this regard. The suppository must be deeply inserted into the vagina (use intravaginally). It is advisable to be in the “supine” position. It is important to first remove the candle from the contour packaging. One suppository should be used per day. The course of treatment, as a rule, lasts from three to five days. Its duration depends on how the disease is started. For example, when it comes to chronic candidiasis, the medicine must be used within ten days. Next, detailed instructions on the use of the medication in question will be given:
- Open the contour packaging and remove the suppository from it. The package itself is equipped with special "wings" designed to make it easier and easier to free the candle without damaging it in any way.
- Lie on your back and, in this position, enter the suppository into the vagina as deep as possible.
- The symptoms that bother you may disappear relatively quickly. However, the instruction categorically prohibits stopping the use of the drug. Do not interrupt the treatment course arbitrarily. If treatment is not completed properly, then there is a high risk of this disease becoming chronic.
It is important to strictly follow all the instructions of the specialists on the use of Livarol. The reviews confirm that this will provide you with proper treatment and significantly increase the likelihood of a successful resolution of the problem. Therefore, you should not independently prescribe a treatment or interrupt it.
Side effects
Reviews about "Livarol" report that, although the drug in question is relatively safe, it can cause a number of unpleasant side effects. Among them are the following:
- burning in the genital area;
- skin rash;
- irritation of the vaginal mucosa;
- nausea
- hyperemia of the vaginal mucosa;
- genital irritation;
- urticaria;
- itching in the vagina;
- dizziness.
If you notice one or more of the symptoms described above, immediately stop taking the drug in question and seek help from a specialist. It is advisable that this be a qualified attending physician who is well acquainted with the features of the course of the disease personally with you. Do not adjust the treatment regimen yourself. This can be detrimental.
Contraindications
There are a number of conditions that prevent the adequate effect of the drug in question on the patient's body. This is reflected in the instructions, and in the reviews of Livarole, women recommend not ignoring this item. Otherwise, the patient runs the risk of encountering extremely unpleasant symptoms and even jeopardizing her own health.
So, the drug in question has the following contraindications:
- the first three months of a developing pregnancy;
- personal sensitivity to individual components of the drug.
In the cases described above, the use of this drug is strictly prohibited, because it can seriously harm the patient's health or her developing fetus. You should also be careful when prescribing the drug to the following groups of people:
- children under the age of 12;
- women during breastfeeding;
- expectant mothers in the second and third trimester of pregnancy.
If it is impossible to do without the use of Livarol, then treatment should be carried out strictly under the supervision of a specialist who is ready to provide the necessary assistance.
Storage conditions
As noted in the reviews of candles "Livarol" (and the manual also contains this information), the product is suitable for use within two years from the date of manufacture. However, in order for the drug under consideration to retain its beneficial properties, it must be stored in the right way. The conditions for the drug should be appropriate. For example, it is recommended to store the medication in a dry, dark place (at least it should be protected from direct sunlight), the air temperature in which does not exceed 25 degrees. In this case, as noted by reviews, Livarol will be able to have the most effective effect in the treatment process. Such simple rules should not be neglected.
Pregnancy
Can I use the drug "Livarol" during pregnancy? Reviews of experts assure that this is possible, however, it is important to use the medicine with caution, not neglecting the recommendations of the doctor.
This is especially true for those women who, before conception, successfully coped with thrush with the help of the drug in question, which is also dispensed from pharmacies without a prescription. They may be tempted and during pregnancy to begin the usual procedures without first consulting a specialist. However, this should never be done. Even if the doctor after consultation decides to prescribe the drug, it should be remembered that experts in their reviews of Livarol during pregnancy (in the 3rd trimester and in its 2nd use with certain restrictions are permissible) recommend taking no more than 7 days.
It is important to pay attention to what side effects may occur during the use of this drug. So, the antimycotic substance ketoconazole, which is part of the drug, is quite effective for the treatment of thrush, as it has a wide spectrum of action on a variety of fungi.
However, it, among other things, can cause a number of unpleasant side effects, in particular allergic reactions, rashes, itching, vaginal discharge, inflammation. In addition to local symptoms, systemic side effects can also develop, which have a much more serious effect on the patient's body. So, often they are manifested by impaired functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, a change in the general clinical picture of the blood and impaired functioning of the nervous system.
Although ketoconazole mainly acts at the injection site, it can still be the cause of the development of a systemic effect. Of course, such an outcome is unlikely, but you need to know about this possibility in advance. Among other things, ketoconazole is hepatotoxic. This means that it has a bad effect on the state of the liver, in which the toxic decomposition products of this substance accumulate, which, in turn, creates an additional burden on the body of a pregnant woman. That is why only a specialist will be able to help you decide whether or not to take Livarol during pregnancy in the 2nd trimester. In the reviews, women recommend listening to their body and immediately respond to any negative changes. This will help you protect your health.
Positive patient feedback
The drug "Livarol" reviews are quite diverse. Despite the fact that, in general, the medication in question has a good reputation and has established itself as effective and harmless, there are also enough dissatisfied patients. Experts note in the advantages of the drug:
- Low cost.
- Effective treatment for thrush.
- Noticeable effect in the shortest possible time.
- Modern formula.
- Leaves no greasy residue after use.
- Candles can also be used for prevention.
- A small number of contraindications.
- Candles are simple and easy to use.
Many women consider the above features to be a sufficient argument to no doubt begin treatment with the drug in question. And most of them are satisfied with the result of the course taken and completely get rid of the problem that worried them.
However, comments are left by those women who consider the use of Livarol candles from thrush to be useless. Negative reviews even indicate the acquisition of the drug in question as a waste of money. What is so upsetting patients in the action of this drug? We consider the details below.
Negative patient reviews
Many do not like the limitations of using Livarol during pregnancy. Reviews describe other unpleasant features that are associated with treatment with the drug in question. Let us consider in more detail what disadvantages of the described drug concern patients. Among them, the following are especially distinguished:
- During the melting of the candles, liquid forms, so it is recommended to use gaskets during treatment.
- If you have a personal intolerance to the components of the drug or an allergy to one of them, then extremely unpleasant symptoms can occur.
- Some may require a long course of treatment.
- Effectively as part of a comprehensive treatment (subject to a certain diet).
- During the introduction, the candle splits into unpleasant grains.
For many, even such inconvenience becomes a serious reason to think about whether to start treatment with the drug in question. If you and the above information have raised some doubts, this is undoubtedly an occasion to think carefully about whether you should again discuss with your doctor the course of treatment prescribed by him.
Output
Livarol is an effective antifungal agent that has helped thousands of women cope with thrush and get rid of many unpleasant symptoms. Its effectiveness is proven by practice. The drug is a suppository that must be inserted into the vagina. Use daily one candle. Typically, the drug is administered at night. The course of treatment can last from three to ten days, depending on the severity of the disease. The duration of use of the drug in question should be determined by the attending physician. After all, only he will be able to correctly interpret information about the patient’s well-being and objectively draw up a treatment regimen. Also, only a specialist will be able to decide on the use of "Livarol" during pregnancy in the 2nd trimester. Doctors' reviews recall that in the first trimester of bearing a child, the use of such medications is strictly prohibited, as this can harm both the expectant mother and her unborn baby. The recommendations of a specialist must be followed exactly, without stopping treatment earlier than the time indicated by him.
Be attentive to your health. Get professional help on time. This will give you the opportunity to maintain your female health and always feel great.