Thrush ( vaginal candidiasis ) is the most common disease of the female reproductive tract. Candida albicans - a fungus which in 85% of cases is its causative agent, in the normal state also "lives" in the body, that is, it is conditionally pathogenic. This means that under favorable conditions (in the absence of stress, hypothermia) and in the absence of provoking factors, Candida fungi are absent in the smear. But when the body is weakened, or the normal flora of the vagina is broken, there are unpleasant cheesy discharge , itching and redness that require treatment.
Most often, gynecologists prescribe the drug fluconazole for thrush. Let's get acquainted with this widely used remedy for candidiasis.
Remedy for yeast infection fluconazole
Fluconazole very well helps with infections provoked by fungi of the genus Candida, which are pathogens of thrush. Its effect is to violate the integrity of the membrane of the fungus, thereby adversely affecting its life processes. The final result, which is expected from the administration of fluconazole - is the extermination of thrush.
Treatment of thrush with fluconazole
It is important to know that before using the drug from thrush fluconazole, you need to consult a doctor. You can start taking the drug before the results of the smear are obtained, in case the symptoms are manifested. That's why, many women, out of habit, at the first signs of this disease rush to buy tablets from the yeast infection fluconazole. In many cases, the thrush passes and no longer disturbs the woman. But there is another version of the development of events - when Candidiasis relapses. The cause of this can be the onset of diabetes, asymptomatic sexually transmitted disease, improper care for external genital organs, as well as reduced immunity.
Another reason may be the resistance (addiction) of fungi to this drug. On the territory of the post-Soviet space, this is a fairly common problem. It is caused by the fact that tablets or suppositories of fluconazole can be bought freely in a pharmacy, even without a prescription from a doctor.
How to use fluconazole for thrush?
There are different forms of release of the drug fluconazole, but more often in practice, capsules, tablets and suppositories are used.
- with thrush fluconazole should be taken 2 times (one capsule in a dose of 150 mg) with an interval of 3 days. After taking the drug, you need to drink a glass of plain water;
- the first day of treatment with pills, you need to start using candles. Depending on the case of the candle, you need to use 5, 7 or 10 days. They are inserted as deep as possible into the vagina, before going to bed, after the evening toilet;
- It is desirable to lubricate the vulva in the evening with cream fluconazole. This will provide a comprehensive treatment for thrush.
- it is recommended that during this entire period be washed with water and soda (a teaspoon of soda for 200 ml of warm water);
- your partner should also take 2 doses of fluconazole at an interval of 3
day, and lubricate the glans penis head; - abstain from the period of treatment for intimate relationships.
If you have completed the course of treatment, and the symptoms have not disappeared, or have appeared in a few days - it is worth consulting with your doctor. Probably, repeated analyzes and researches are necessary to establish the reason of a recurrent thrush. Also, if you notice rash, abdominal pain, nausea, headaches, dizziness in the first fluconazole preparations, contact your doctor. Perhaps you have an individual intolerance to fluconazole and with thrush you will need to use the drug of another group.