'Flukostat' instruction

Many women are familiar with such an unpleasant disease as thrush. Self-medication, of course, should not be engaged, only your doctor-gynecologist can correctly choose a medicine. Most often appointed "Flukostat", the instruction of which in the smallest detail describes its impact.

This drug belongs to antifungal agents, and it is rightfully considered one of the most effective.

The drug "Flucostat" has the following pharmacological action: the active substance fluconazole has an antifungal effect and violates the ability to permeate the cell walls of fungi, it is actively used in various mycoses that can be caused by the following microorganisms: Histoplasma capsulatum, Candida spp, Coccidioides immitis, Cryptococcus neoformans, Coccidioides immitis, Microsporum spp, Blastomyces dermatitides, Trichophyton spp.

Apply the drug "Flucostat" instruction advises on the appointment of a doctor and strictly in the prescribed dosage. Although in advertising, for sure many people saw her, pretty girls said that just one capsule and from the thrush will not remain a trace. In truth, each woman is unique in her own way, and the body is different, so the speed of recovery also directly depends on the physiological characteristics of the body.

Use the "Flukostat" instruction recommends in the following cases with the indication of doses:

- with deep endemic mycoses (including sporotrichosis, coccidiomycosis, histoplasmosis, paracoccidiomycosis) to 400 mg per day, treatment should last at least 2 months, duration - up to 2 years;

- cryptococcosis, including cryptococcal meningitis, AIDS and other infections on the first day should take 400 mg of the drug, then 200-400 mg every day, the duration of treatment depends on the effect;

- with cutaneous mycoses (including stop, groin area) for 150 mg of the drug once every 7 days, or 50 mg per day - once, the duration of treatment can be up to 6 weeks or more according to the indications;

- with generalized candidiasis (including disseminated candidiasis, candidemia), 400 mg of Flukostat are prescribed on the first day, then 200-400 mg every day, the duration of therapy depends on the clinical signs of the course of the disease;

- for the prevention of candidiasis in patients with malignant tumors during chemotherapy appoint 300-400 mg of the drug per day;

- with candidiasis of the mucous membranes of the esophagus, mouth and pharynx for 50-100 mg of the drug, the reception is continued until 2 weeks;

- with vaginal candidiasis, candida balanitis, the drug should be taken 150 mg once, to avoid relapse, Flukostat can be prescribed for once-daily intake of 150 mg, 150 mg, for up to a year.

It should be noted that in other cases, the instruction "Flucostat" prohibits. In addition, this drug has a number of contraindications. It includes children's age, persons under 16, pregnancy, lactation and lactation, individual intolerance of any substance that is a part of the drug "Flucostat". Its composition, by the way, is as follows: fluconazole (active ingredient, 50 mg contains one capsule), sodium sulfate, lactose, corn starch, magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide serve as auxiliary substances.

If there is a need for a re-treatment, consult a doctor, as the drug's instruction allows you to re-receive it until full recovery.

In addition, the drug is available as a suspension. But you should not decide for yourself, only the doctor can determine if you need capsules or suspension.

And in conclusion, I want to say that the guarantee of good health is personal hygiene, including intimate hygiene . So watch yourself and do not self-medicate. So you can aggravate the course of the disease, do not hesitate and contact the specialists.