Thrush is a disease caused by uncontrolled reproduction on the mucous membranes of the mouth and genital organs of Candida fungi, as a result of which the mucous membranes become inflamed, swollen, and covered with a white curdled coating. In the fight against this disease, a wide range of medicines is used. One of the remedies used for thrush in women, men and children is nystatin. The drug is produced in several dosage forms: suppositories, tablets and ointment.
Can Nystatin be treated with thrush?
Does nystatin help with thrush? Yes, because it is active against yeast-like fungi, which is the cause of thrush. Nystatin penetrates the cell membrane of the fungus and forms a tight, impermeable to nutrients and liquid film. As a result, fungi stop multiplying and die. In small doses, nystatin slows the growth of fungi, in high doses it kills them. The result of its application is much faster than the fungus has time to develop protection from it.
How to treat thrush with nystatin?
Candles of nystatin in acute thrush in women should be taken vaginally by 1 pc. 2 times a day, supplementing the treatment with ointment. Ointment is applied to the external genitalia 2 times a day, and the candles are put after hygienic procedures. Continue treatment of thrush with nystatin is necessary for 10 days, even if after several applications significant relief comes. Men with acute thrush take nystatin tablets 4 times a day for two weeks. Treatment is also supplemented with ointment, applying it to the affected areas within 10 days.
In the chronic form of the disease, treatment with suppositories and ointment is necessarily supplemented with the use of nystatin in tablets. Scheme and dose, how to take nystatin in chronic thrush , in this case, the doctor determines. Usually, several courses of nystatin are taken, making gaps of 2-3 weeks with mandatory swabbing from the genitals after the end of each course.
When treating thrush with nystatin, the following rules must be observed:
- Do not combine nystatin with alcohol;
- Do not use nystatin in suppositories during menstruation;
- during treatment it is recommended to abstain from sexual intercourse;
- for maximum effect, both sex partners should be treated;
- The use of nystatin together with clotrimazole reduces the effectiveness of the latter;
- to determine the effectiveness of treatment after completion of the course, it is necessary to conduct laboratory studies of vaginal discharge.
Contraindications to the use of nystatin
Treatment with nystatin with thrush is unacceptable in the following cases:
- if there is a history of intolerance to the components of the drug;
- during pregnancy and lactation;
- if there is a history of chronic and acute diseases of the digestive system (pancreatitis, ulcerative diseases of the intestine and stomach, cholecystitis, hepatitis).
Often, when as a result of the use of nystatin, the fungal flora grows faster. In this case, the drug should be stopped.
Nystatin: side effects
After applying nystatin in ointments or suppositories, a local reaction is possible:
- itching;
- edema;
- redness;
- burning;
- rashes on the skin.
After using nystatin in tablets, disorders of the digestive system are possible:
- nausea;
- diarrhea;
- vomiting;
- stomach ache.
If you notice similar side effects after taking nystatin, you should immediately call your doctor to change the treatment regimen: dose adjustments or drug cancellations.