The drug 'Zalain' (candles). Reviews, description, indications

Candles from the thrush "Zalain" - an antifungal drug, a derivative of benzothiophene and imidazole. The active substance is sertaconazole nitrate. A remedy is available in the form of vaginal suppositories.

Zalain (candles), experts' reviews confirm this, it has fungicidal and fungistatic effect in therapeutic dosage. The drug inhibits the activity of all fungi of the Candida species. It should be noted that the absence of characteristic clinical symptoms with fungi found on the vaginal mucosa is not an absolute indication for prescribing the drug. If the diagnosis is confirmed, then experts recommend first to identify and eliminate the adverse factors that triggered the pathology.

The drug is active in both streptococci and staphylococci (gram-positive bacteria). The drug helps to inhibit the synthesis of ergosterol, increases permeability in the membranes of cells. This leads to the death of the fungus.

The drug "Zalain" (candles), doctors' reviews are unambiguous in this, it is contraindicated for individual intolerance.

The use of the drug during pregnancy and lactation is not well understood. However, given the method of use (single administration), the drug "Zalain" (candles), expert reviews confirm this, it is allowed to use a pregnant or lactating woman as prescribed by a doctor. In this case, the doctor must take into account the ratio of the expected benefit to the mother and the expected harm to the fetus (or child).

When using Zalain (candles), reviews of patients testify to this, side effects are extremely rare. In some cases, itching and burning sensation may occur. As a rule, these reactions are short-lived. If they manifest withdrawal of the drug is not required. In some cases, skin allergic reactions may occur.

The drug "Zalain" is administered intravaginally, once.

Before you enter the suppository, you should conduct hygienic procedures (wash your genitals using alkaline or neutral soap).

The suppository is inserted deep into the vagina. For convenience, it is desirable for a woman to lie on her back. The introduction is carried out overnight.

If the clinical symptoms persist, the use of Zalain remedy may be repeated a week later (on the recommendation of the doctor).

In order to prevent urogenital infection, it is recommended to solve the problem of simultaneous treatment of the sexual partner.

In the presence of an infectious lesion of the labia and adjacent areas, you should additionally apply Zalain ointment.

You can use the drug during menstruation.

It should be noted that Zalain suppositories are a fairly common drug used for urogenital infections. However, they have a fairly narrow range of indications.

With gynecological diseases, a drug such as "Tukofitomol" (candles) is often used .

The reviews of many patients indicate the high effectiveness of these suppositories. The undoubted advantage is the natural composition of the medication. The drug "Tukofitomol" (suppositories) is used for colpitis, erosions, cysts, condylomas, myomas, endometriosis. To the indications for use include abundant secretions, which have an irritant effect. The drug is used for polyps of different locations, adhesions after surgical interventions. The drug "Tukofitomol" is shown (in combination with other means) in the therapy of neoplasms. The drug has a local anesthetic, antitumor, adaptogenic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial.