Medicinal product "Livarol" is a member of the groupantimycotic (antifungal) drugs. As part of the drug - an active component of ketoconazole, which affects some types of fungi that affect the woman's vagina.
The medicine is made in the form of vaginal suppositories,in which 400 mg of the active substance is contained. In the sale come packs of the drug, containing five and ten candles in the form of torpedoes cream or white.
The drug "Livarol" (candles). Instruction: description
Vaginal drug from thrush effectivelydestroys the fungus that affects the woman's vagina. The drug "Livarol" is an antibiotic that shows a fungicidal and fungistatic effect, detrimental to fungi-dermatophytes (epidermophytes, microspores, trichophytes) and yeast (Pitirospores, Candida). Ketoconazole, the imidazole product, is also active against staphylococci and streptococci.
The drug "Livarol" (candles). Instruction: indications for use
The main purpose of the drug is therapythrush. The drug is used to localize the manifestations of acute candidiasis of the vagina, chronic thrush, which has periods of exacerbation and temporary decay of the process (remission). "Livarol" (tablets and suppositories) is prescribed for the prevention of thrush when taking antibacterial drugs, after suffering from infectious diseases that significantly reduce immunity, in case of violations for various reasons of the microflora of the vagina, including during pregnancy.
The drug "Livarol" (candles). Instruction: contraindications
Efficacy and high quality of the drugstipulates the practical absence of contraindications for its use. It is necessary to refuse treatment by means with individual intolerance, which manifests itself in allergic reactions to the ketoconazole component and other components of the drug. During the birth of the fetus, the candles may be used starting from the 12th week, when the future child has already formed the basic systems and organs.
Use with caution candles"Livarol" when feeding a child and pregnancy. In such cases, the use of the drug is possible only after a preliminary consultation with a gynecologist.
The drug "Livarol" (candles). Instruction: side effects
During treatment with the drug it is possibleoccurrence of burning and itching in the vaginal area, reddening of the mucous membrane and signs of irritation that can be detected by the gynecologist during examination are observed. As side effects, the appearance of urticaria on the skin, in rare cases - dizziness, nausea, pink discharge from the vagina.
Before using the product, the candleshould be removed from the package by pulling both edges. Then, lying on your back, inject the medicine deep into the vagina. The procedure is best performed before bedtime, so that after the introduction of the candle did not have to get up, and the medicine did not leak.
Applying candles, it is necessary to adhere to the followingscheme. The drug is administered one suppository daily during the course of treatment. In mild cases of thrush therapy lasts from three to five days, with severe chronic forms of the disease treatment is ten days.
During lactation and pregnancy, the dosage and coursetreatment does not decrease. If necessary, candles "Livarol" is prescribed and during menstruation. In this case, the effect decreases as a result of leaching the drug.
It is noteworthy that alcohol has no effect on the effectiveness of the drug.
Analogues of the drug "Livarol" are the medicines "Ketoconazole", "Nizoral", "Oronazol", "Mycosorr".
