Pimafucin (suppositories): instruction, practice of application, real opinions
Among future mothers there is an opinion that candidiasis, andsimply thrush, plagues almost every one of them and is not a reason to call a doctor. In addition, drug treatment during this period often causes fears and leads to very controversial methods of self-treatment. Today we will talk about a drug such as pimafucin (candles), the instruction to which does not include pregnancy in the list of contraindications.
Whether it is necessary to treat a thrush? Mandatory, because candidiasis is not only a source of discomfort, but also carries the risk of infection of the fetus. And it is during the expectation of the child that such a problem as thrush is particularly acute, because the body can not resist the infections quite stubbornly. However, pregnancy is only one of the factors contributing to the relapse of previously acquired infection. As a rule, patients have a basic disease, which leads to a violation of the internal microflora.
Treatment of this fungal infection with moderndrugs can be safe for both mom and baby. Pimafucin (candles) during pregnancy is prescribed quite often. This is due to the inability to use many other drugs in this period and the minimum side effects of pimafucin.
Pimafucin fights against fungal infectionsdifferent localization. It is available in a variety of forms, as in tablets for oral administration, and in the form of suppositories, as well as formulations for topical application. One of the most popular forms in which pimafucin is used is candles. The instruction contains indications for its administration and the recommended dosage. As a rule, 2-3 packs of 3 pcs are required for one course of treatment. in each.
The active component of pimafucin is natamycin,polyene antibiotic. Antibiotics of this group have a natural origin, being the product of the activity of many microorganisms. When are polyene antibiotics shown? When a fungal infection of the genus Candida is established. If it is a question of vaginal candidiasis, especially effective is pimafucin (suppositories), the instruction to which recommends, with constant relapses, additionally take the medicine and inside in the form of tablets. As the same instruction says, the tablets are enclosed in a soluble in the intestine shell and are not absorbed from
GIT.
Despite all the advantages of pimafucine andthe opportunity to purchase it without a prescription, expectant mothers are warned against self-treatment. Even if you are sure that irritating itching and atypical discharge is a true symptom of candidiasis, you still need to see a doctor. There is a great risk of missing another, even more serious, infection of non-fungal etiology, which can lead to the development of pathologies in an unborn baby. In the presence of characteristic symptoms, the doctor must take the necessary tests. In addition, a smear for bacterioscopy is taken several times during pregnancy, regardless of the patient's complaints.
As already mentioned, for the treatment of candidiasis inexpectant mothers are often prescribed pimafucin (suppositories); reviews about it are usually positive. Many point to the need for long-term treatment and repeat courses. Among the rare side effects noted nausea, indigestion and local irritation. Not all those suffering from thrush are cured after the first course. We remind you that the treatment should be continued throughout the period indicated by the doctor, not abandoning it after the appearance of the improvement. Many future mothers also complain that all unpleasant symptoms return after the drug is discontinued. In this case, it makes sense to pass repeated tests to clarify the diagnosis. Sometimes a doctor may find it advisable to use more effective and less safe drugs. A combination of suppositories and pimafucine tablets is possible, as well as the use of agents that positively affect the internal microflora. If you decide to use pimafucin (suppositories) yourself, the instruction in any case recommends that you turn to the gynecologist to determine the dosage.
Is there an alternative? Most of the other drugs used to treat thrush are contraindicated during pregnancy. Folk remedies can bring some relief, but they do not fight the causative agent and accordingly their use can not be called a cure. Is it possible to prevent the development of the disease? Yes, taking vitamins allowed by the doctor, choosing cotton underwear and eating properly. Normally, Candida fungi can already be present in our body, and these measures will help prevent their reproduction, but only in the absence of a serious underlying disease, which also requires attention.