Candles "Livarol": effectiveness for thrush

Under the influence of adverse factors, conditionally pathogenic microorganisms of the vagina are activated, including candida fungi. This leads to thrush. For treatment, local antifungal agents are most often used. How effective is the use of Livarol suppositories in gynecology in this case?

Composition and principle of action

The drug is produced in white vaginal suppositories with possible shades - yellow, cream, gray. The package contains five to ten suppositories. What the packaging looks like and what price you can see on the Internet and in the photo.

The active substance of the drug is ketoconazole. One candle contains 400 mg. Ketoconazole is practically not able to be absorbed into the blood, therefore, systemic effects do not occur during treatment. The medicine is active precisely in the area of ​​the lesion - the mucous membrane of the vulva and vagina. Excipients include macrogol and butyloxyanisole. They enhance the effect of ketoconazole.

Ketoconazole acts on the membranes of fungal cells, inhibiting the development of candida. Also, Livarol is able to inhibit the reproduction of dermatophytes, which cause trichophytosis and microsporia (ringworm).

Indications

Indications for use of Livarol are as follows.

• Treatment of fungal vaginal infection. It is used in acute and chronic form as part of monotherapy and combined regimens.
• Prevention of mycoses against the background of the use of drugs. It refers to those that violate the normal vaginal microflora (for example, antibiotics) and can provoke vaginal candidiasis, gardnerellosis.
• Complex treatment cervical erosion. For the prevention of complications from ongoing therapy and for rehabilitation.

Pregnancy and lactation

The drug is used intravaginally and has a local effect on the body. Therefore, Livarol should not be prescribed during pregnancy, especially in the first trimester. Ketoconazole can inhibit the production of fetal sex hormones, and this is the risk of a negative impact on the process of its formation.

In the second and third trimesters, the drug is used with caution if the expected benefit to the expectant mother is higher than the possible risk to the child.

Instructions for the use of candles "Livarol"

When using, the candle is carefully removed from the package, inserted deep into the vagina (in this case, the woman should lie on her back). The medicine is used at night, because after its production of "Livarol" vaginal discharge intensifies.For the period of therapy, it is useful to use daily sanitary pads. Schemes of use are presented in the table.

Table - Treatment of thrush with Livarol (acute and chronic)

If the symptoms of colpitis disappeared after the first or second suppository, you can not independently interrupt the prescribed course. The decision should be made by the doctor, having received confirmation of recovery by laboratory tests. Treatment can be repeated if there is no desired result.

Contraindications

Candles "Livarol" are well tolerated, so there are few contraindications to their use. Reception is limited in the following cases:

• with individual intolerance;
• under the age of 12;
• during pregnancy (especially in the first trimester).

Side effects and complications

Side effects are not typical for Livarol. But in some cases, the following changes are possible:

• local reactions - itching and redness of the vaginal mucosa;
• allergy - skin rashes, swelling, urticaria;
• dyspepsia - abdominal discomfort, nausea;
• neurological disorders - dizziness.

If there are any side effects, the use of suppositories should be discontinued and seek qualified help.

Analogs

Ketoconazole is part of many antifungal drugs, and there are few drugs in the form of suppositories based on it. For example, Ketoconazole suppositories. But a drug in this form is not easy to find in the pharmacy network, more often it can be found in tablets. The latter are also used to treat thrush, but the effectiveness is not as pronounced as that of Livarol.

If for one reason or another, Livarol suppositories are not suitable, you can choose other antifungal medications. The drugs presented in the table are widely used. Doctors' reviews convince them of their high effectiveness.

Table - Livarol analogues for the prevention and treatment of candidal colpitis

special instructions

When using Livarol suppositories, you need to consider such points.

• Drug Interactions. When treated with Livarol and the need to simultaneously take Isoniazid or Rifampicin, the amount of ketoconazole in the blood decreases. And the parallel use together with these suppositories of indirect anticoagulants (Methylprednisolone and Cyclosporin), the concentration in the blood plasma of the latter increases. The drug should not be prescribed with Astemizole. It is important to avoid the simultaneous use of Livarol and medications that reduce stomach acidity (for example, antacids, anticholinergics). If the need arose, then such drugs are drunk no earlier than two hours after the use of antifungal suppositories.
• Drug storage. Keep the drug in a place inaccessible to children, at a temperature of up to 25 ° C. The medicine is suitable for two years from the date of release.

Reviews of Livarol candles prove their effectiveness and safety. The medicine is convenient to use, side effects are extremely rare, and improvement occurs after only three to five days.

Reviews

And I absolutely did not like Livarol. The next trip to the gynecologist I was "pleased" with the fact that the doctor diagnosed my candidiasis. The disease, of course, is not terrible, but not pleasant, anyone who has encountered symptoms is aware of it. I wanted to get rid of thrush as soon as possible. The gynecologist prescribed me candles Livarol plus douching.

Of course, I would prefer something simpler and more convenient - now they advertise a lot of tools that help with a single application, but of course I did not argue with a specialist. And obediently ran to the pharmacy to buy candles. I spent a little more than 100 UAH. After the course of treatment, unpleasant symptoms disappeared and everything seemed to be normal, but after three months the thrush returned to me and now, I have to think how to treat it. I understand that this disease is chronic and cannot be completely cured of the body, but I think such expensive drugs should save for a longer period.

Vika, https://www.otzyvua.net/livarol/review-240005

Hello! As for the candles, I had an itch during pregnancy, I paid attention to the recommended drugs and bought Livarol! Everything went away, only the discharge became a little pink: | just these candles, I think, are very strong, so there are no pains and discomforts :)

Kira http://www.woman.ru/health/woman-health/thread/4009850/

I was prescribed livrolol, a course for ten days, one candle a day, the thrush was cured, and it was during pregnancy - the candles are safe, they can be used by pregnant women, after consultation with the doctor. Now when I go on vacation I take them with me because on vacation it is very easy to get thrush, I used to always get it :))

Onta, http://www.woman.ru/health/woman-health/thread/4009850/

It turns out that not only do I suffer from thrush on vacation or after. I used to take pimafucinbut somehow he didn’t treat the whole thing to the end, there remained some weak discharge. This time I changed pimafucin to livarol (I took it with me right away) and I really liked it: after it, no residual effects of thrush are observed .. Maybe he completely saved me from it forever? Next year I’ll check on vacation))

A guest, https://www.otzyvua.net/livarol/review-261928

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