What inexpensive and effective suppositories for thrush can be found in pharmacies, price, instructions for women

General information

Modern vaginal antifungal suppositories for thrush are by far the simplest and most convenient method of treating an infection caused by “attacks” of the candida fungus .
This remedy is effective because the active antifungal substance penetrates deep into the mucous membrane. As a result, the pathogen is eliminated, the inflammatory process subsides, and the most unpleasant symptoms of thrush disappear.

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The best suppositories for thrush, which ones to choose?

Nowadays, suppositories are a widely used form of medicine. There are other medications for women and men for thrush, both for topical use and drugs that need to be used orally.

It is advisable to use oral medications:

as part of complex treatment;
if candidiasis is severe;
in the chronic form of the disease.

What is better - tablets or suppositories, and which is the most effective medicine, is determined by the doctor after a comprehensive examination. The modern pharmacological industry produces a lot of drugs in the form of suppositories with different active substances.

Drug name	Active ingredient
Clotrimazole , Candide B6 , Antifungol , Candizol , Kanesten , Yenamazole 100 , Candibene	Clotrimazole
Nystatin	Nystatin
Myconaz , Gyno-Dactanol , Ginesol 7 , Mycozon , Daktarin	Miconazole
Ecozol , Gino-Pevaril , Ifenek	Econazole
Livarol	Ketoconazole
Lomexin	Fenticonazole
Pimafucin , Primafungin	Natamycin
Zalain	Sertaconazole
Irunin	Itraconazole
Betadine	Povidone-Iodine Iodoxide
Fluomizin	Dequalinium chloride

To choose effective inexpensive suppositories for thrush in women, it is necessary, first of all, to determine the sensitivity of the candida fungus by conducting a bacterial culture and determining the resistance and sensitivity of the pathogen to a specific drug. The fact is that with chronic candidiasis with frequent relapses, treatment of thrush in women may be ineffective, since fungal pathogens develop resistance to the active components of the drugs.

It should be borne in mind that uncontrolled use of anti-candidiasis drugs for women can provoke the development of chronic thrush, as well as disruption of the vaginal microflora.

It is also unacceptable to practice douching on your own against fungus, since as a result of such actions the disease can progress further and the microflora can be significantly disrupted.

Therefore, every woman who is interested in suppositories for thrush, which are inexpensive and effective, should definitely visit a doctor and undergo an examination. Only a specialist, taking into account the clinical picture and sensitivity of the pathogen, can prescribe the most effective suppositories for thrush or complex therapy.

It should be taken into account that even if the symptoms of the disease disappear, and the woman believes that she has managed to cure the disease, a person who has no fungus according to laboratory data over the next three months is considered clinically healthy.

Pharmacies also offer special tests to determine candidiasis . The price of a test for thrush is from 500 rubles.

Suppositories for cystitis in women, the name of which can be easily found on the Internet, should also be prescribed by a doctor.

Effective

Effective suppositories for thrush, a list of which with a brief description of the medications themselves will be presented below, are in high demand among women. The bottom line is that inexpensive drugs have long been used to treat vaginal candidiasis, and yeast-like fungi have already developed resistance to some of them.

In this regard, inexpensive suppositories for thrush for women may not have the desired therapeutic effect. The patient will carry out therapy, expect recovery, but this will not happen. As a result, the pathogenic microflora will greatly increase its numbers and it will be extremely difficult to get rid of the disease. Therefore, you may need suppositories for thrush and tablets from a higher price category.

Zalain

Effective suppositories for candidiasis for women, which should be used once (1 suppository per package). It is recommended to insert it into the vaginal cavity immediately before going to bed at night. The list of contraindications is minimal and consists only of individual intolerance to the active substances. If necessary, the doctor can prescribe vaginal suppositories for thrush Zalain for women during breastfeeding, childbearing and menstrual bleeding.

Antifungal suppositories Zalain. Source: omastopatii.ru

The main indications for the use of the drug are diagnosed candidiasis and vulvovaginal candidiasis. In rare, one might say exceptional, cases, a woman may notice side effects (itching or burning in the genital area), but they soon go away on their own and do not require specific therapy.

The presented suppositories against thrush in women are considered to be very effective in the fight against candidiasis. This is due to the fact that after a day the patient will not have symptoms of the disease. However, the cost of such treatment is very high. For a package of one suppository you will have to pay 500-600 rubles.

Lomexin

These are not exactly suppositories for treating thrush, since they come in the form of vaginal capsules, but their level of effectiveness is quite high. To treat vaginal candidiasis, the patient will only need to use the drug once. The product is complex, and while killing yeast-like fungi, it also has an antimicrobial effect.

The main active ingredient here is fenticonazole. These are effective, inexpensive suppositories for thrush, reviews of which are widely presented on the Internet and are extremely positive. Among the advantages, it can be noted that the components are not absorbed into the systemic bloodstream, and also practically do not provoke the occurrence of side effects.

In the case of advanced vaginal candidiasis, the symptoms of the disease may not go away immediately. If signs of thrush are present after three days, then another capsule should be administered. The product is characterized by excellent tolerability, and allergic reactions do not appear after its use. However, Lomexin should not be used during pregnancy. The cost of two capsules is about 460 rubles.

How to use suppositories against candidiasis?

If a woman, under the supervision of doctors, seriously takes up the treatment of this disease, it is necessary to treat candidiasis in both partners. In men, very often this disease occurs without symptoms, that is, they are carriers of a fungal infection .

But if only a woman uses drugs, then during unprotected sexual contact her partner will infect her again and again. It is very important to abstain from sexual intercourse during the period of therapy or be sure to use condoms.

Suppositories need to be inserted deeply into the vagina; they are better absorbed and effective if administered in the evening, before bed.

If a woman is diagnosed with candidiasis , it is important to understand what exactly is causing the development of this disease. No matter what remedies a woman uses for thrush, candidiasis will still develop again and again until the causes of the disease are eliminated. Therefore, it is very important to at least minimize those factors that provoke the development of the disease.

Often the development of candidiasis occurs against the background of STDs in the body of women ( gonorrhea , trichomoniasis , chlamydia , etc.), as well as with bacterial vaginosis , gardnerellosis .

The duration of therapy directly depends on the severity of symptoms and the characteristics of the pathological process (whether it is acute or chronic). It happens that effective treatment is very fast: a single use of a suppository is enough. If the disease has become chronic, treatment takes longer.

It is important to note that vaginal suppositories, tablets and capsules for thrush cannot be used on menstruation days. If a woman has her period, only the following medications can be used:

Betadine , Iodoxide (active ingredient - povidone-iodine );
Zalain ( sertaconazole ).

Antifungal suppositories can be used with the following frequency (number of suppositories per course of treatment):

A drug	Quantity
Lomexin , Zalain	1 candle
Gino-Pevaril , Livarol , Pimafucin	3 candles
Clotrimazole , Iodoxide , Ginesol , Irunin , Terzhinan , Macmiror , Polygynax , Nystatin	from 5 to 14 candles

During therapy, a woman should monitor what kind of underwear she wears. You should not choose synthetic, tight-fitting wardrobe items. It is also important to especially carefully observe the rules of hygiene, change underwear and towels every day, and not use scented pads and intimate hygiene products.

All anti-candidiasis drugs for topical use contain different active ingredients; therefore, each of them has separate instructions, which list side effects, contraindications, etc. It is advisable to use all the medications described below only on the recommendation of a doctor. In no case should advertisements, photos, reviews, advice from friends, etc. be a guide to action. Which suppositories are best against thrush in women must be determined only individually, after a thorough examination.

General rules for using candles

Suppositories are used intravaginally (inserted into the vagina). In order for the product to have the desired effect, the procedure must be carried out correctly.

The sequence of actions should be like this:

Before using the product, a woman should wash herself with soap and wash her hands well. Some drugs come complete with a sterile silicone fingertip, which prevents additional infection, but even in this case the procedure should be carried out only with clean hands.
While in a comfortable position (lying on your back, squatting), carefully insert the suppository removed from the package into the vagina, pushing it as far as possible. A correctly inserted suppository should completely disappear into the vagina. You need to direct a stream of clean water onto the candle and hold it for a few seconds. Many medications come with special applicators that make the process of administering the product easier.
For ease of administration, many candles come with special applicators.
After administering the product, lie down for 10–30 minutes (the time is indicated in the instructions), which will allow the drug not to leak out and evenly cover the mucous membrane. For a better effect, you can use a cushion or pillow, which is placed under the lower back. It is optimal to carry out the procedure at night before bed so that you do not have to get up.
After administering the product, you need to lie down for a while
After administering the medicine, you should also wash your hands. The used silicone fingertip is disposed of. It is not allowed to be reused even after thorough washing. If an applicator was used, it is disinfected according to the instructions (rinsed, doused with boiling water).

If you have a permanent sexual partner, it becomes necessary for him to undergo a course of treatment. Representatives of the stronger sex are also susceptible to the development of pathology, but in them it occurs without pronounced signs. Lack of treatment for the sexual partner can lead to re-infection.

During the day, suppositories are administered 1 or 2 times. In severe cases, a specialist may recommend using the drug three times a day.

It is necessary to cancel therapy and visit a doctor if negative manifestations occur:

severe discomfort;
soreness;
pronounced burning sensation;
significant swelling.

Any allergic manifestations should go away 2 or 3 days after stopping the drug, after which you can start using another medicine prescribed by a specialist.

It is necessary to remember that some of the drug will still end up on your underwear. Therefore, it is advisable to use panty liners during therapy.

During the treatment period, it is advisable to protect the underwear with pads.

The best suppositories for thrush

Sertaconazole

Zalain (one sup. - about 500 rubles). It is a derivative of benzothiophene and imidazole .

Use during pregnancy and breastfeeding has not been clearly studied. Therefore, a single treatment during lactation and during pregnancy is possible if the expected benefit for the patient is higher than the probable risk to the fetus.

Contraindications

Increased sensitivity.

Side effects

Allergies and itching or burning in the vagina are possible, in which case it is not necessary to discontinue the drug.

Application

One suppository should be inserted once into the vagina at night; if symptoms persist, then after a week the product can be reapplied. Before using the medicine, you should wash your genitals with neutral soap.

pros

the medicine can relieve the symptoms of candidiasis in 1 day;
can be used during menstruation;
efficiency.

Miconazole

Application

1 candle for 3 to 6 days.

pros

Can be used during pregnancy. Relatively inexpensive.

Nystatin

Application

One capsule is administered intravaginally at night for at least 6 days of treatment.

pros

Effective action.

Minuses

Not a cheap product.

Pimafucin

Russian suppositories and suppositories made in Belarus for thrush can be as effective as imported drugs, but they are unlikely to surpass the Italian medicine Pimafucin. The product has proven itself on the positive side in the pharmaceutical market. It perfectly fights various fungal infections, including vaginal candidiasis.

These effective suppositories for thrush in women can be used during pregnancy, since they do not in any way affect the process of intrauterine development of the child. Almost always, the medicine is well tolerated by the patient’s body. In exceptional cases, minor side reactions in the form of irritation may occur. Among the contraindications, individual intolerance to the constituent components of the medication is noted.

Suppositories for the treatment of thrush in women should not be used during menstrual bleeding. To get rid of vaginal candidiasis, you will need to undergo therapy lasting three days. This is exactly how much the active component of the drug needs to completely suppress the process of reproduction of pathogenic microorganisms. Pimafucin is produced in different forms; suppositories are packaged in 3 or 6 pieces, the cost of which is between 250 and 470 rubles, respectively.

Betadine

Suppositories with iodine for thrush help a lot. In Betadine suppositories, the main active ingredient is povidone-iodine. It is thanks to him that it is possible not only to destroy pathogenic microorganisms, but also to carry out antiseptic and disinfectant treatment of the vagina. The medicine helps against many bacteria and viruses, as well as protozoan microorganisms.

Iodine suppositories for thrush can be used for vaginitis, candidiasis and mixed vaginosis. A distinctive feature of the drug is a wide list of contraindications:

Thyroid dysfunction;
Iodine intolerance;
Thyrotoxicosis;
Kidney failure;
Pregnancy period;
Breastfeeding period;
Individual sensitivity of the body to components.

During therapy, suppositories can provoke the development of negative reactions (itching, burning, redness of the skin). It is acceptable to use the drug for menstrual bleeding. During the day you should use 2 suppositories (morning and evening), and the duration of treatment is 10-14 days. The price of a package of seven suppositories is about 380 rubles.

Klion-D 100

Suppositories for thrush (tablets) are a combination drug. The main active ingredient is the antifungal substance miconazole, as well as the antibiotic metronidazole. Using the medicine, even in advanced conditions, helps in a short time to get rid of the signs and symptoms of vaginal candidiasis. This is why they are popular.

Suppositories or tablets for thrush are inserted into the vagina, and the tablet should first be slightly moistened with warm water. On average, the course of treatment takes 10 days. Medicine is prescribed for candidiasis or vaginitis, including mixed type. The drug has a lot of contraindications: hypersensitivity to components, pregnancy and breastfeeding, liver and kidney pathologies, the presence of vaginal herpes.

Many girls used these suppositories for thrush and infections; they noted that during the treatment they often encountered various adverse reactions, for example, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and the appearance of allergy symptoms. The cost of packaging the medicine is within 390 rubles.

McMirror

Quite expensive, but very effective suppositories for candidiasis in women Macmiror. The main active ingredients here are nystatin and nifuratel. Each pack contains 8 suppositories, and they should be used once before bedtime. It is allowed to use the medication during pregnancy.

Among the contraindications, as in most cases, individual intolerance to the constituent components of the drug is noted. As for side effects, they almost never occur, and if they do appear, it is in the form of minor rashes on the skin. The cost of one package of medicine is 7700-800 rubles.

Vaginal candidiasis or thrush can develop for various reasons, including concomitant pathologies, stress, medication, and decreased immunity. It is necessary to get rid of pathogenic microflora, and, as you can see, there are many candles for this. Therefore, it is not recommended to self-medicate; it is better to make an appointment with a gynecologist and get the necessary recommendations regarding therapy.

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Other local remedies for thrush

Those who are looking for a cheap and best cure for thrush should know that in addition to suppositories, you can use cream, as well as ointment for women against candidiasis.

The most commonly used drugs for topical use in the form of creams (list):

Medical names	Active ingredient
Candide , Clotrimazole cream , Kanison	Clotrimazole
Ecodax	Econazole
Travogen cream 20 g, Travogen 50 g	Isoconazole
Lomexin	Fenticonazole
Ginofort	Butoconazole

After antifungal treatment has been carried out with agents containing clotrimazole , isoconazole , etc., in order to prevent and normalize the vaginal microflora and activate the growth of lactobacilli, the doctor, as a rule, can prescribe the following drugs:

Vagilac (containing bifidobacteria ) is used for 5 to 10 days.
Acylact , Laktozhinal (vaginal suppositories with lactobacilli). Acylact and Laktozhinal are used from 1 to 10 days, during which time lactobacilli normalize the vaginal microflora.
Bificol and Linex are also prescribed internally . Bifikol and Linex medications should be taken for as long as prescribed by the doctor.

Suppositories for candidiasis, pros and cons

If you read reviews about vaginal suppositories for thrush , women often mention that treatment with drugs in the form of suppositories is convenient and, as a rule, effective. Most often, reviews are written about Clotrimazole and Nystatin, noting that these suppositories are effective, although they periodically cause certain side effects.

If you read the reviews, then quite often the decisive argument in favor of using a certain product is its price. Often women try to find cheap drugs, for which they study reviews and answers from specialists online. However, this approach is categorically wrong, since suppositories, creams, and tablets for thrush should only be selected by a doctor. Only individually can you choose the best remedy for thrush in women; reviews are only auxiliary information for patients.

Advantages

If the medicine is administered vaginally, it begins to act in the place where fungi actively multiply. Accordingly, a more pronounced and rapid effect appears, so even severe thrush is cured faster. If good products are used, side effects are very rare due to the fact that systemic absorption of the active components practically does not occur.

Also, in order to get rid of symptoms, only one tablet is often used; the name of such vaginal drugs can be found out from specialists. However, only a doctor can prescribe the best remedy. Therefore, if you are looking for thrush pills that are inexpensive and effective, it is better to do a complete study first.

Flaws

Trying to understand what helps best against thrush, and using certain medications, women note that treatment with suppositories is associated with certain disadvantages. In particular, sex life is limited, and some drugs stain underwear. In addition, both expensive and cheap vaginal tablets for women effectively help only with mild forms of the disease. If we are talking about a more severe and prolonged course of candidiasis, then in addition to local treatment, good tablets against the fungus are needed.

Consequently, using any cheap or expensive remedy in the form of suppositories, the patient often later undergoes a second course of treatment. vaginal dysbiosis often develops as a side effect . Consequently, after taking the medications Polizhinax, Terzhinan, additional use of suppositories with lactobacilli is required - Acylact , Lactobacterin , Vagiflora , etc.

Top 5 inexpensive drugs

In mild forms of thrush, the discomfort may go away after the first insertion of a vaginal suppository. However, there is still a risk of symptoms returning. In this case, it is undesirable to treat with the same remedy; it is necessary to change it.

Effective and inexpensive suppositories for thrush, vaginal tablets (quantity, price in rubles):

Nystatin (10 suppositories, 32).
Clotrimazole (6 suppositories, 30–60).
Irunin (10 vaginal tablets, 320).
Klion-D (10 vaginal tablets, 350).
Ecofucin (3 suppositories, 350).

Vaginal suppositories with clotrimazole and nystatin are in wide demand due to their affordable price. Treatment of thrush with such drugs can be effective in non-advanced forms of vaginal candidiasis. Among the disadvantages, the resistance of fungi should be noted, since the products have long been used in medical practice.

Suppositories for thrush for pregnant women

Very often, during the period of bearing a baby, a woman notices symptoms of thrush, which manifests itself as a consequence of decreased immunity . However, many tablets and suppositories for thrush during pregnancy cannot be used at all, or they can be used very carefully and under the supervision of a doctor. Any medications for expectant mothers should be prescribed by a doctor; which suppositories can be used for pregnant women is also determined by a specialist individually.

During pregnancy, the following remedies can be used topically:

Suppositories – Primafungin , Pimafucin .
Combined products - Macmiror .
Suppositories with Nystatin during pregnancy can be used in the second and third trimesters. However, suppositories with nystatin during pregnancy are sometimes ineffective.
Clotrimazole , Rumizole - used in the second and third trimesters.
In the second and third trimesters, Clovinal . The product Clovinal contains clotrimazole , metronidazole , and lactobacilli .
To restore microflora, vaginal capsules Laktozhinal , and what other means pregnant women can use to restore microflora is determined by the doctor.

Prevention of thrush

To prevent yeast infection or re-infection, it is important to do the following:

Avoid contact with anyone infected with candida.
Strengthen immunity.
Follow all hygiene rules very carefully;
Detect and treat STDs promptly.
Use barrier contraceptives.
It is important for people who have recently cured candidiasis to follow a diet: reduce the consumption of yeast dough and cheeses with different types of mold.
If you suspect the development of candidiasis, do not carry out self-diagnosis, but immediately consult a doctor. Only a specialist should determine how to treat candidiasis.
Wear only natural underwear every day, which is good for ventilation.
Do not practice douching using a syringe or other devices, as this worsens the vaginal microflora.
Do not smoke, do not abuse alcohol.

Causes of thrush

The causative agent of candidiasis is Candida albicans. This is an opportunistic microorganism that is a natural component of the vaginal microflora. In small quantities, Candida fungus is not dangerous, but especially aggressive subspecies cause thrush. The woman begins to be bothered by discharge and pain in the lower abdomen.

The main cause of candidiasis is the uncontrolled development of a yeast infection against the background of hormonal imbalance and changes in vaginal pH. Under normal conditions, the growth of the fungus is inhibited by lactic acid bacteria.

The main reasons for changes in vaginal microflora are weak immunity and antibiotic treatment. Hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle, due to pregnancy and stress, contribute to disturbances.

Signs of thrush:

slimy, whitish-gray or cheesy vaginal discharge;
redness and swelling of the vulvar mucosa;
pain during sexual intercourse;
itching and burning.

Symptoms of candida infection intensify when urinating or during sexual intercourse. In advanced cases, the vagina becomes covered with erosions and ulcers. A yeast infection can spread to the urinary tract. It is necessary to consult a gynecologist to accurately determine the disease.