With vaginal candidiasis, gynecologists often prescribe Zalain suppositories. The drug is an antifungal agent that effectively destroys pathogenic microflora. This tool is easy to use and has only a local effect. It affects the skin and mucous membranes without penetrating the circulatory system, so vaginal suppositories have few contraindications and are well tolerated in most cases.
Composition and action of suppositories
The active component of Zalain suppositories is sertaconazole. It has a detrimental effect on the causative agent of thrush - the Candida fungus. This substance penetrates through the cell wall of the microorganism and inhibits the formation of ergosterol. As a result, the fungus dies.
In addition, sertaconazole is able to destroy the bacteria of staphylococcus and streptococcus. This microflora often accompanies fungaldefeat, causing complications.
As already mentioned, the agent does not penetrate into the bloodstream and acts only locally. However, on the mucous membranes, the remains of the active ingredient are found within a few days after application and continue to destroy the fungal infection. It can be concluded that the candles from the thrush "Zalain" have a prolonged action. In some cases, a single application is enough to achieve a therapeutic effect.
Each suppository contains 300 mg of active ingredient. The suppositories also contain auxiliary ingredients: witepsol, suppocir and colloidal silicon dioxide.
Indications
Instructions for the use of candles "Zalain" recommends using them for inflammation of the vagina caused by the fungus Candida. This disease is called vaginal candidiasis or thrush. The drug is able to act even on strains of the fungus that are resistant to other antimycotic drugs.
Contraindications
Candles from thrush "Zalain" have few contraindications. They should not be used only in case of intolerance to sertaconazole and other ingredients of suppositories.
Candles "Zalain" during pregnancy are not contraindicated. Their active substance does not enter the bloodstream and cannot adversely affect the fetus. Suppositories can also be used during breastfeeding, as the active ingredient does not penetrate into milk.
Unwanted effects
Instructions for the use of suppositories "Zalain" warns that topical application of suppositories can cause itching, discomfort and burning sensation in the vaginal area. These side effects go away on their own and do not require treatment or discontinuation of the drug.
Some patients experience allergic reactions. Usually they are associated with intolerance to the components of suppositories. Allergy is very rare, in most cases the drug is well tolerated.
An overdose of this drug has not been recorded, since the active ingredient is not absorbed into the bloodstream.
How to use candles
Instruction candles "Zalain" recommends to thoroughly wash your hands and genitals before treatment. After that, one suppository is injected deep into the vagina. The procedure is best done in the evening, before going to bed.
Vaginal discharge may appear the next day. You should not be afraid - this is a candle that has melted inside the body. Do not douche and try to wash out the discharge, it will stop on its own. Tampons should not be used for 2-3 weeks after using suppositories.
In most cases, a single use of the drug is enough to improve the condition. If the signs of thrush have not completely disappeared, then after 7 days you need to re-introduce the candle. Within a month, the procedure can be repeated no more than two times.
Often in women, the fungus affects not only the vagina, but also the area of the labia, perineum,anus. To treat such areas, you can use the drug "Zalain" in the form of a cream. It is applied twice or thrice a day for 3 weeks. Wounds or small lesions on the mucosa are not a contraindication for the use of the cream.
Special Instructions
Instruction candles "Zalain" allows the use of suppositories during menstruation. Within 7 days after the administration of the drug, it is necessary to exclude sexual intercourse.
This tool does not affect concentration in any way, so during treatment you can drive a car and perform complex work with mechanisms.
Interaction with other drugs
It is important to remember that "Zalain" suppositories reduce the effect of the use of local spermicides. The active components of suppositories can adversely affect the strength of barrier contraceptives (condoms, diaphragms) and increase the risk of their rupture. This effect is noted within a week after using the candles, so these days you should refrain from sexual activity.
Storage, price and analogues
Suppositories should be stored at a temperature not exceeding +30 degrees. They are usable for 3 years. Such storage conditions are recommended by the instructions for the use of Zalain candles. The price of the drug in pharmacy chains ranges from 470 to 600 rubles (for 1 suppository).
Female patients are often interested in cheaper drugs with similar effects. Structural analogues of the drug in terms of the active ingredientare the following means:
- "Sertamikol". The drug is produced only in the form of a solution and cream, it is not produced in the form of suppositories. Indications for use of the remedy are the same as in the instructions for Zalain candles. The price of the medicine is from 280 to 350 rubles.
- "Optiginal". The drug is produced in the form of vaginal suppositories. It contains not only sertaconazole, but also the anesthetic lidocaine. This helps not only to destroy the fungus, but also to relieve pain and discomfort in the affected areas. The average price of the drug is from 150 to 250 rubles.
You can choose analogues for therapeutic action. These include the following drugs, which are produced in the form of suppositories:
- "Vagiferon";
- "Gino-pevaril";
- "Livarol".
These suppositories contain other active ingredients with antifungal activity. The price of these funds in pharmacy chains ranges from 350 to 500 rubles.
Candle Reviews
You can find a lot of positive feedback from patients about candles "Zalain". This drug helps to quickly get rid of thrush. Women note that itching, burning and curdled discharge disappeared after a single use of suppositories. After using the drug for a long time, there was no recurrence of the fungal infection.
A lot of good reviews about candles leavepregnant women. During the period of gestation (especially in the later stages), it is sometimes necessary to quickly cure candidiasis so as not to infect the baby at birth. Many antifungal agents are contraindicated during pregnancy. Unlike them, "Zalain" is absolutely harmless. This drug is more convenient than other drugs, since only one candle is enough to achieve the effect. Often there were cases when patients tried many drugs for candidiasis, and only the use of "Zalain" led to the desired result.
Negative reviews about the drug are associated with the appearance of burning, itching and discharge, but these manifestations occur after the use of most suppositories from thrush. The disadvantages of the drug include its high cost, but cheaper analogues do not always give the same quick effect.
You can find reviews that candles did not help relieve itching, inflammation and burning. It is possible that in these cases, the patients had not only a fungal infection, but also the addition of bacterial microflora. It is important to remember that suppositories with sertaconazole can not affect all pathogens of inflammatory diseases of the genital organs. This drug is only intended to fight the fungus. Before using suppositories, it is imperative to pass an analysis on the microflora. You can use suppositories only if Candida fungus is found in the results of the study, which the doctor will decipher for you.
