Although the species belonging to this genus are different, the one most commonly implicated in vaginal infections is undoubtedly the Candida albicans.
The ovules for candida can be formulated both with active ingredients with antifungal activity (or antifungal, if you prefer), and with active ingredients capable of exerting an "adjuvant action" to the antifungal treatment.
The ovules for candida based on antifungal active ingredients should be taken only if prescribed by the doctor or gynecologist, since their use must only take place in cases of real need in which there is certainty of the presence of the fungal infection.
The improper use of antifungal drugs, in fact, similarly to what happens for antibiotic drugs, can favor the appearance of Candida resistant to these same active ingredients.
(Gynocanesten®, Meclon®);Adjuvants of therapy with antifungals
In addition to the ovules containing real drugs, there are ovules for candida made with active ingredients able to prevent infection and / or able to assist the treatment with the antifungals mentioned above. In detail, these active ingredients can be:
- Lactic ferments, useful for rebalancing the normal vaginal bacterial flora;
- Plant extracts, such as, for example, the extract of Colored pseudowintera, a plant that seems to be able to exert both a "stimulating action on the immune system, and an" interesting antifungal activity.
In any case, to apply the egg it is first necessary to wash your hands thoroughly. Then the egg should be inserted deep into the vagina, preferably in the supine position and in the evening before going to bed. This is because, the lying position assumed during the night's rest is able to favor the permanence of the drug inside the vaginal canal, thus promoting its therapeutic action.
The duration of treatment (usually 2.3 or 5 days) and the frequency of administration (every day, or every 2-3 days) substantially depends on the type of active ingredient used and its concentration inside the egg. For this reason, it is recommended to ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice and to carefully read the package leaflet of the medicinal product to be used.
and breastfeeding depends on various factors, such as, for example, the type of active ingredient used and the stage of gestation in which the woman is.In any case, in general, the use of ova for candida by pregnant women can take place only and exclusively in case of real need and only under the strict supervision of the doctor.
. the use of ovules for candida may vary according to the type and concentration of the active ingredients present in the pharmaceutical formulation.
In any case, the use of ova for candida is always contraindicated in case of known hypersensitivity to any substance (active ingredient or excipient) contained in them.
