"Pimafucin" in pregnancy: reviews, indications and side effects

During pregnancy, candidiasis presents a potential danger, in principle, like any infection. Thrush does not only complicate the course of pregnancy, but also increases the risk of infection of the fetus in the womb. Therefore, despite the rather high frequency of its appearance in women in an interesting position, this is not a norm and an innocuous condition, as many women think.

Candidiasis necessarily requires careful diagnosis and proper treatment. All medicines for treatment of thrush are divided into local and systemic.

To systemic preparations include tablets for oral administration, they act on the intestines, and are subsequently absorbed into the blood and enter the tissues and internal organs.

However, in pregnancy, systemic medicines are not recommended because of high toxicity, therefore, topical preparations are prescribed. Most often, gynecologists prescribe the drug "Pimafucin" during pregnancy. The doctors' testimonies testify to its rather high efficiency and safety. This polyene antifungal antibiotic (natamycin), which has a wide therapeutic spectrum, besides it is non-toxic.

The principle of its action lies in the fact that it binds the lipids of cell membranes in the tissues of the body, thereby destroying their functionality and integrity, as a result, the causative agents of infections die. To natamycin sensitive yeast fungi are susceptible (not exception of Candida fungi). The fungi that cause microsporia, trichophytosis and epidermophytia are not very sensitive to it.

As a result of numerous studies, the addiction of microorganisms to the drug "Pimafucin" was not revealed. Tablets in pregnancy can be prescribed in case of recurrent or chronic infection and supplemented with antifungal creams. The drug is poorly absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract due to an enteric-soluble membrane that acts directly in the intestine.

The preparation "Pimafucin" is produced in three dosage forms: tablets, vaginal suppositories and as an ointment (for the treatment of mucous membranes and skin infections). It is better not to take Pimafucin tablets on your own during pregnancy. Reviews of them are positive, but only if taken in conjunction with ointment and suppositories. Then the effect is observed the next day: the itching subsides, the swelling subsides, the redness disappears, the discharge becomes less abundant.

The drug can be used to treat vaginitis, dermatomycosis, vulvitis, fungal lesions of the digestive tract, appendages and skin. Depending on the existing disease, the doctor prescribes a specific scheme of complex treatment with the drug "Pimafucin" during pregnancy. Women's comments about vaginal suppositories are mostly good, many of them really help get rid of unpleasant sensations. The therapeutic effect is achieved rather quickly. The active substance (natamycin) and cetyl alcohol (emolent) present in the candles have emollient properties and do not cause allergic reactions.

Candles "Pimafucin" instructions for use details. It says how they affect the body. Goes to the instructions and the speech that during the period of treatment it is not necessary to exclude sex life. But that there were no repeated relapses, it is recommended to treat a partner. Using suppositories, you can permanently eliminate the focus of infections. Before using the drug, carefully read the annotation, because he, like any drug, has side effects.

In rare cases, nausea and diarrhea may occur, but all signs during treatment are self-destructive. Sometimes there may be irritation of the skin and a burning sensation (this is a normal reaction). If such symptoms do not disappear for a long time, this indicates an increased sensitivity to the drug.

Pimafucin has analogues. Terzhinan and Livarol are quite effective medicines. But nevertheless the majority of gynecologists prescribe "Pimafucin" during pregnancy. Reviews in general about it are not bad.