When is Clotrimazole applied?
The drug Klotrimazol is used primarily for mycosis diseases, the cause of which are fungi of the genus Candida, which cause the development of thrush. That is why Clotrimazole Ointment was called antifungal.
How does clotrimazole help cope with candidiasis?
The preparation is based on the imidazole derivative. It is this substance has the ability to disrupt the process of synthesis of substances specific to the human body - sterols, which as a result leads to a sharp inhibition of the formation or repair of cell membranes of the pathogen. In other words, fungi simply die due to the destruction of their cell walls.
In addition, the use of clotrimazole ointment by women helps prevent the spread of non-fatal, fungal cells along the mucous membrane of the vagina.
How correctly to apply Clotrimazole?
As indicated by the instruction on the use of the drug, it must be used at least 2 times a day. Usually, the procedure for applying the ointment is carried out in the morning and in the evening.
Before applying clotrimazole ointment, a woman must necessarily carry out a thorough toilet of the external genital organs, using at the same time a neutral hygiene remedy. Then, on washed and dry hands, apply a little ointment and gently, gently with movements, rub the ointment in the genital area. After use, it is best to take a recumbent position and wait 10-15 minutes for the ointment to soak well.
During the entire treatment process, a woman is not allowed to have sexual intercourse. In addition, to achieve the effect, it is extremely necessary that both partners be treated at the same time. In men, this disease usually is asymptomatic, so a woman who has just been treated can again be infected from her partner.
Who should not use Clotrimazole?
As with any drug, for Clotrimazole ointment, there are contraindications. The main ones are:
- private intolerance of individual components of the ointment;
- pregnancy, especially the first trimester.
Also, there is a relative contraindication for the use of this drug - lactation.
Which is better: ointment or cream?
The preparation Klotrimazol is produced in several medicinal forms: ointment and cream, the differences between which are, first of all, in particular actions.
So, in itself ointment is more oily, and is used for fungal infections, which lead to drying of the skin. With abundant, curdled discharge, on the contrary, it is better to use a cream that slightly dries the affected areas of the vaginal mucosa. Therefore, a woman should look at the situation.
What are the side effects of Clotrimazole?
In some cases, there may be a small swelling, accompanied by the appearance of rashes and rarely blisters. In such situations, the further use of the drug is canceled.
Thus, today almost every woman who has encountered a fungal infection knows that she is treating and when the clotrimazole ointment is used. However, you should not use it without consulting a gynecologist, in order to avoid undesirable consequences.