The drug 'Nystatin' (candles): recommendations and features of use

The disease with the official name "vaginal candidiasis", more popular among the people as "thrush" - a scourge of many women. Expressed in the edema of the mucous membrane of the vagina, burning, itching and the appearance of plaque in the form of cheesy discharge, which then can turn into dense film, it delivers many torments to women of all ages. The main causative agent of this disease are fungi yeast-like species, called in the official medicine Candida.

One of the most popular ways to combat this disease are candles with nystatin. Very often, women use them on their own initiative, without the appointment of a gynecologist. But doctors warn that in any case, one should not treat thrush alone, even by such a safe preparation. This is explained by the fact that the doctor during the examination necessarily takes the excreta available on the mucous membranes of the vagina, for sowing. This will help to identify the pathogen and determine the degree of its sensitivity to any medication. If the drug "Nystatin" (suppositories) is used as a self-treatment, new relapses are possible, since not all pathogens will be destroyed with the help of this drug.

When all the necessary tests are done, and the gynecologist decides on the appointment of a course of therapy with this medicine, the gradual elimination of vaginal candidiasis begins. The most popular method of treatment in this case is the vaginal administration of the drug "Nystatin" (candles). To do this, a woman must first conduct hygienic manipulations in the area of the external genitalia. It is allowed to use soap or other means for cleaning from the outside, but the mucous membranes are washed only with clean water. After that, the damp skin should be dried with a towel. Then, in the supine position, the suppositories are inserted deep into the vagina.

The course of treatment with the drug "Nystatin" (candles) continues for at least two weeks. After this, it is necessary to re-seed to determine the degree of success of treatment and decide on its completion or about the appointment of the next course. Simultaneously, it is necessary to conduct treatment and a permanent sexual partner, otherwise the occurrence of relapses is almost inevitable, because during the proximity of pathogens again fall into the mucous membranes of the vagina. Traditionally, the partner is treated with nystatin ointment, which is applied to the glans penis twice a day. It should be noted that during the period of treatment with the drug "Nystatin" (suppositories), one should refrain from sexual activity.

Very often doctors recommend, during the treatment with vaginal suppositories, to apply twice a day to the skin of the inner side of the thighs and perineum nystatin ointment. This is done to help the body avoid relapse in the future.

Nystatin suppositories can also be used during the treatment of inflammatory processes in the body with the help of antibiotics. The fact is that the influence of antibiotics on the microflora of the vagina is quite negative: by suppressing its normal, natural microflora, they in parallel promote the growth of pathogenic microorganisms. As a result, the rapid growth of a wide variety of bacteria, as well as fungi that provoke candidiasis, can begin. To prevent these side effects, doctors often recommend using vaginal suppositories with nystatin simultaneously with antibiotics.

Treatment with the help of the drug "Nystatin" can not be done during pregnancy, breastfeeding, or if the patient has an individual intolerance to this drug.