Candystone for thrush

Even without delving into statistics, but just periodically watching TV ads, it is difficult not to notice how relevant the problem of thrush is for women these days. The disease, which is scientifically called candidiasis, belongs to the category of pathologies with a long and rather difficult treatment. Perhaps, this is one of the reasons for the infrequent visits to the doctor about thrush. High prices for antifungal drugs, insufficient effectiveness of external agents and the negative impact of oral medications on the female body lead to the fact that women continue to endure itching and discomfort. And this despite the fact that there are many drugs that can help women solve their problem. For example, the natural remedy for external use "Candiston" for thrush completely helps to get rid of it within a week. And the question arises: is it worth enduring the torment, is there such a quick and easy solution to the problem?

Indications Candystone for thrush

The name of the drug itself suggests that this is a narrow-targeted medicine. Its target is the Candida fungus, which is considered the causative agent of thrush - a generally harmless disease, but one that causes a lot of unpleasant sensations.

But it is important to understand that even such a seemingly harmless disease as thrush, in an advanced form, can lead to the appearance of more dangerous pathologies of an inflammatory nature: cystitis, inflammation of the vaginal mucosa, uterus, ovaries, the formation of polyps and cysts, infections of the pelvic organs. Irritation of the external genitalia of a woman by a fungus leads to the formation of wounds on them, which are easily affected by a bacterial infection.

And candidiasis is a rather contagious disease that can easily be transferred to a sexual partner. The fungus can easily settle under the foreskin of men, causing constant itching, irritation and even inflammation of the head of the penis. So the disease is unpleasant for both women and men, which usually requires treatment for both partners. And even if the disease does not particularly bother a man, he himself is a danger to his potential sexual partners.

All this speaks in favor of the fact that the fungus needs to be treated. But what are the reasons for its occurrence and what manifestations force the doctor to prescribe antifungal drugs, such as "Candiston", for thrush to the patient?

It is wrong to think that fungus settles only where it is damp and dirty. It is not even a matter of ignoring the requirements of genital hygiene. The reason for the development of a fungal infection, which is present in each of our bodies in an inactive state, is weakened immunity and a violation of the internal microflora of the body.

Most often, we are talking about an imbalance of the bacterial flora of the vagina, so usually when we hear the word thrush, we think about this form of pathology, called vaginal candidiasis.

What factors contribute to the imbalance of vaginal microflora in women? This may be a change of sexual partner, intimate hygiene with the use of inappropriate specialized or regular body wash, chronic inflammation and antibiotic therapy that kill the immune system, taking other medications that negatively affect the internal environment of the vagina, including some antifungal drugs used to treat thrush.

Sometimes women, in an attempt to get rid of thrush with folk remedies and pharmaceutical drugs, only aggravate the problem. Using herbs and medicines for douching with thrush, they do not think about the fact that frequent cleansing procedures cleanse the vagina not only from harmful, but also from beneficial microflora, thereby disrupting the much-needed balance. And oral pharmaceutical products can simply have such an unpleasant side effect.

Another problem is the old-fashioned habit of treating thrush with antibiotics. Since such treatment gave certain results and did not require large expenses, the idea that the fungus can be destroyed with the help of antibacterial agents has become ingrained in people's minds. They do not rush to see a doctor for a diagnosis and a prescription for truly effective drugs, but they run to the pharmacy for cheap antibiotics.

For some time, a woman may notice a decrease in the intensity of symptoms, which gives hope for recovery. In fact, antibiotics only worsen the situation, and against the background of the microflora they have disrupted, the fungus begins to develop even more actively.

Now there is no way to postpone a visit to the doctor, as well as the strength, because the symptoms of candidiasis do not give the woman peace either day or night. True, now it will not be so easy to cope with the fungus. And the drugs will have to be selected especially carefully, so as not to aggravate the course of the disease, causing even more irritation of the vaginal mucosa, which is typical for some local remedies, or contributing to a further shift in the balance of microflora with the help of systemic drugs.

The doctor suspects thrush if there are complaints about nagging pains in the lower abdomen, constant itching in the genital area and vagina, white discharge that resembles cottage cheese in consistency. These are specific symptoms of the disease that help to make a diagnosis with great accuracy even before the smears are examined.

Doctors prescribe the drug "Candiston" for thrush in order to quickly alleviate the woman's condition (it is believed that it quickly relieves the symptoms of the disease) and destroy the harmful fungus.

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Release form

It should be said right away that the form of the drug is a bit unusual for products used to combat vaginal candidiasis. The medicine is available as a spray, which would seem to be more relevant for products used to treat foot or mouth fungus. This point raises some doubts about the effectiveness of the drug, which is very problematic to spray inside the vagina, where the fungal infection is supposedly localized.

Read about other sprays used to treat thrush in this article.

However, the manufacturer considers this form of release to be the most effective and suggests spraying the medicine on the external genitalia, spreading the labia apart to ensure deeper penetration. In his opinion, this is quite sufficient to combat Candida fungus in the vagina, which is confirmed by numerous positive reviews of the drug.

The fact is that popular local remedies for thrush in the form of ointments act mainly on the surface of the mucous membrane, where the bulk of the fungi live. The liquid sprayed on the surface of the genitals has better penetrating abilities, i.e. it acts not only on the surface of the vaginal mucosa, but also in deeper tissues, where fungal spores can penetrate. Such deep action ensures a lasting effect and a low risk of relapse of the disease, which is often observed after treatment with many antifungal external agents.

Now, regarding the composition of the drug. According to pharmacists, the drug contains only natural ingredients that are effective in combating fungal infections. The biological formula of the drug includes:

• caprylic coconut acid, which is a fatty acid with a destructive effect on Candida fungi and some bacteria (at the same time it has a moisturizing and softening effect),
• L-thymol is a substance contained in thyme and oregano, which are part of the preparation (a component with pronounced antimicrobial and antifungal action, effective against new strains resistant to the synthetic drugs used),
• inulin is a unique carbohydrate that helps cleanse the vagina of pathogenic bacteria, viruses, and most strains of Candida, without affecting the beneficial microflora (it also prevents cell malignancy),
• aloe vera extract (the saponins and emodins it contains help destroy fungi, pathogenic bacteria and viruses, increase local immunity and the body's ability to resist disease).

A very important feature of the drug is its high antibacterial and antifungal activity, but at the same time the beneficial microflora of the vagina remains intact and helps to maintain the internal environment of the female "nadra" in a normal state.

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Pharmacodynamics

Having carefully studied the components of a natural and effective remedy for thrush under the sonorous name "Candiston", one can draw certain conclusions about how the drug works against pathogenic microorganisms, i.e. about its pharmacodynamics, and what results can be expected from its use.

Based on the composition of the drug and the action of various components, we conclude that the drug fights not only fungal infections (and it is effective against most representatives of the genus Candida, including new mutated strains that have developed resistance to previously used drugs), but also against pathogenic bacteria/viruses, which also actively multiply against the background of reduced immunity.

And that's not all. After defeating any kind of infection, the natural medicine helps to restore the damaged vaginal microflora, increase local immunity, prevent the development of inflammatory and viral pathologies (for example, genital herpes), and restore the mucous membrane of the internal and external genital organs. It is believed that the spray helps to normalize the functioning of not only the genital system, but also the urinary system, because irritation of the mucous membrane of the genital organs often causes pain and burning during urination.

An indicative moment in the treatment of thrush with the drug "Candiston" is its speed of action. Relief comes from the first day of using the spray. And this is not just masking the symptoms (as they say symptomatic treatment), but a serious fight against the cause of the disease.

After all, if you think about it, the fungus itself is not dangerous if the vaginal microflora is normal. Thus, the cause of candidiasis should be understood as an imbalance of microflora. And "Candiston" helps to simultaneously destroy excessively multiplied fungi and normalize the microflora of the internal environment of the female body, so that harmful microorganisms (fungi, bacteria, viruses) are not tempted to repeat the "holiday", forcing the woman to go through excruciating itching and discomfort again.

Another useful point is the absence of addiction. If for some reason the vaginal microflora is again disturbed and the fungus resumes its previous activity, there is no need to change the drug due to the development of resistance to it by pathogenic microorganisms. Over the 2 years of the drug's existence, no new strains of fungus resistant to it have been detected.

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Dosing and administration

As we have already mentioned, the drug is produced in a form that is somewhat unusual for the treatment of thrush. Usually, all local medications for candidiasis are inserted deep into the vagina, be it vaginal tablets or suppositories or antifungal cream. It is difficult to imagine how you can insert a liquid deep into the vagina, which also needs to be sprayed.

But the manufacturer of the drug claims that deep injection is not required, since the medicine is capable of penetrating the mucous tissues and spreading through them. This seems a little strange and raises certain doubts, but enthusiastic reviews, which are found not only on the official website and distributors' websites, confirm the effectiveness of the drug even with this method of application.

So, how should you use the medicinal spray? First of all, it should be said that, like any other external medicine, Candiston requires certain preparation of the skin and mucous membranes before applying the drug. In other words, they should be thoroughly cleaned (washed) with warm water without any detergents, and especially soap, which does not have the best effect on the vaginal microflora.

A woman will need to perform hygiene not only of the labia and vagina (as much as possible with regular hygiene procedures), but also of the perineum, where pathogenic microorganisms can also accumulate. After hygiene procedures, the skin can be blotted dry with a soft moisture-absorbing material (it is better if it is a disposable napkin, otherwise it will have to be washed regularly).

Only after this can you spray the medicine onto the genital area from a distance of about 10 cm. You need to try to make sure that the spray gets not only onto the labia, but also onto the entrance to the vagina.

Treatment of vaginal thrush involves changing underwear daily. It is best to do this after the spray application procedure. Underwear should be made of natural fabrics that will not create a greenhouse effect favorable for the reproduction of fungi and bacteria (lovers of heat and moisture). Underwear must be clean (washed and ironed with a hot iron).

The manufacturer of the spray "Candiston" for thrush recommends to carry out the treatment procedure in the evening, before going to bed for a week. This time is usually enough for all the symptoms of vaginal candidiasis to disappear. At the same time, women feel relief after a couple of hours after using the unusual antifungal agent.

Some sources say that the spray should be used 3 times a day. But reviews show that this is not necessary, because in any case the symptoms disappear in 5-7 days, and less often it takes a few more days to finally defeat the fungus.

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Contraindications

The spray for thrush "Candiston" is considered an organic external remedy, and although it is believed that it is able to penetrate into tissues and, possibly, into the systemic bloodstream, the components of the drug are unlikely to be able to harm the woman's body. The components of the drug are designed to normalize the vaginal microflora and destroy fungi by destroying their cell membranes. But they do not have such an effect on human cells.

The selective antifungal action of the spray components is supported by the ability to restore the beneficial microflora of the vagina, and it creates an environment in which fungal infection is unable to live and multiply for a long time. With a stable balance of internal microflora, there is no need to fear thrush.

As for the possibility of allergic reactions, it is extremely low. Caprylic acid is a substance from coconut pulp that causes allergies only in isolated cases if taken internally. Thyme and oregano are considered herbs that are more likely to help fight allergies than cause them. Allergic reactions to aloe are also rather an exception to the rule.

Having assessed the composition of the drug from the point of view of its allergenicity, one can understand that hypersensitivity reactions to it can occur only in isolated cases. At least in numerous reviews of the drug such are not even mentioned.

It turns out that neither young girls during puberty nor experienced women have anything to fear. The drug helps to cope with the disease with equal effectiveness and at the same time prevents its relapses by normalizing the microflora.

As for age restrictions, they are relative. A doctor can suggest treatment with Candiston spray at any age. However, its use in children is limited, because the medicine, according to the manufacturer's annotation, is intended for the treatment of vaginal candidiasis, which is possible in young girls due to the restructuring of the body and women who are sexually active. In childhood, they most often talk about thrush with localization in the oral cavity and on skin folds; fungi rarely affect the child's genitals.

The Russian manufacturer does not see any contraindications for treating children. At least, they are not mentioned in the instructions. On the official website, you can find an advertisement that the product is suitable for treating girls and young women without specifying a specific age range.

You can consult a doctor about the possibilities of treating a child with the described spray, but most likely, the pediatrician will give preference to proven pharmacy drugs, which "Candiston", distributed on the Internet, does not belong to. Nevertheless, on the Internet you can find quite a lot of positive reviews from doctors who rely on the results of treating their patients.

The official instructions do not see any restrictions on the use of the spray. In unofficial contraindications for use, you can only find the period of menstruation or pregnancy. But these contraindications are considered relative. Pregnant women can consult with their doctor, and with his permission, take a course of treatment with the natural spray "Candiston" even during pregnancy, without waiting for the birth of the baby. And menstruation is generally a temporary phenomenon, which can only postpone the start of treatment for a week.

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Overdose

As for overdose, it is simply impossible when applied externally. And it is unlikely that anyone will rinse their genitals too abundantly with an expensive product. But even in such an unlikely case, the drug will not have a negative effect on the body, because it does not contain any toxic substances.

Interactions with other drugs

Since the remedy for thrush "Candiston" cannot be found in pharmacies, because it can only be ordered online, more or less complete information about the product is available only to those who have purchased it. For example, on the official website you will not find information about the drug interaction of the product with other drugs. But you can find information that this drug was used in the complex treatment of women's problems, and no negative reactions were observed, which is not surprising, given the natural composition of the drug.

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Storage conditions

There is no specific information about the storage conditions and shelf life of the spray for vaginal candidiasis. According to some posts, it can be concluded that the drug can be stored for at least 2 years, and women in reviews sometimes refer to the long shelf life of the drug.

But it is necessary to take into account that one course takes about half of the bottle. If we are talking about the treatment of chronic recurrent thrush, after six months a repeat preventive course may be needed, for which the remaining part of the medicine will be useful.

Usually, when ordering a drug, the distributor specifies the batch number and expiration date of the drug (a specific date), so if the information on the bottle does not match, you can refuse the purchase, especially since we are not talking about prepayment. Payment for the parcel is made upon receipt at the post office.

When ordering a product, the buyer has the opportunity to consult with the operator by phone regarding the use or storage of the drug.

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Analogues of "Candiston" for thrush

Let's see what is the accepted treatment for thrush among gynecologists? In most cases, they prescribe local preparations in the form of ointments and creams ( Pimafucin, Clotrimazole, Fluconazole, Zalain, Ketodin, etc.). Most preparations for thrush also come in the form of vaginal tablets and suppositories. A solution for douching called "Sodium tetraborate" (otherwise borax in glycerin) is also used.

If thrush is in an advanced state, has a chronic course, which is characterized by frequent relapses, doctors can additionally prescribe systemic drugs in the form of tablets for oral administration (Fluconazole, Clotrimazole, etc.), which, as is known, do not have the best effect on the condition of the gastrointestinal mucosa.

Other medications for thrush:

• Fucis
• Nystatin
• Flucostat
• Difluzol

It should be said that all these are synthetic products that have a toxic effect on the body, so their use in childhood and during pregnancy is considered undesirable. Their application to damaged skin is especially dangerous, which is not uncommon with thrush, accompanied by unbearable itching and irritation of the mucous membranes.

The only way out is to abandon strong synthetic antifungal agents in favor of drugs made from natural components that have a destructive effect on fungi. And Candiston is considered to be just such a drug. But is it really the only effective non-synthetic drug?

If you travel through the websites describing the drug "Candiston", you can find a statement that this product has no analogues either on the Russian or world market. Allegedly, it contains a unique, carefully selected complex of natural components, which provides it with an unrivaled effect and is not repeated in any of the known drugs.

In reality, things are somewhat different. For example, the Russian company United Pharma once released a virtually complete analogue of Candiston, but in a different form. The drug is called Candinorm.

"Kandinorm Complex Gel" is practically no different in composition from the drug "Kandiston" and is also used for thrush. The drug contains a derivative of caprylic acid (Caprylyl glycol), L-isomer of thymol, saponins and aloe emodins, inulin, but also contains a unique CrystalMatrix-FS system, accelerating and enhancing the effectiveness of various components of the drug.

Another advantage of the drug "Candinorm" is the possibility of purchasing it in a pharmacy, which reduces the likelihood of encountering a fake. At least, you can always make a claim to the seller with a demand for compensation. However, the pharmacy does not offer such promotions on "Candinorm" (and it is much cheaper), as you can find on "Candiston", the price of which is reduced to almost 1 ruble.

As for the form of the drug, this complex product is available in the form of a gel. In the package we find 2 types of gel-like product, one of which is placed in tubes and has a fungicidal (antifungal) effect, and the second is included in a 6 ml bottle (in the amount of 3 pcs.) with a special applicator for deep insertion into the vagina and has the property of restoring the beneficial microflora of the vagina.

The drug should be used 1 or 2 times a day after hygiene procedures. Usually, the course of treatment lasts only 3 days, which corresponds to the volume of 1 package of the drug. And reviews indicate the high effectiveness of the product, the treatment with which had much better and faster results compared to the use of traditional drugs for thrush.

If you have problems with purchasing the above-described natural remedies, you can buy aloe vera gel, which is used to treat vaginal candidiasis by soaking tampons and inserting them into the vagina. By the way, aloe vera gel is considered a multifunctional remedy that can be used not only for treating thrush.

Reviews of the drug "Candiston"

Nowadays, when everything is bought and sold, it is very difficult to rely on reviews, which are stamped out in bulk on the Internet and are as similar as two peas in a pod, because they can also be paid for. Moreover, both positive and negative reviews are bought.

The only real value is the opinion about the drug heard from a person who, as they say, has experienced the drug's effect "on his own skin" or the opinion of a doctor who has assessed the drug's effectiveness using many patients as an example. But since the drug "Candiston", used for thrush in gynecology, is still a fairly new remedy, not everyone has a friend who has tested the drug on herself. And not all doctors are familiar enough with the effect of the drug, because many women tend to diagnose themselves and prescribe treatment, the details of which they do not always consult with a doctor.

For now, we have to rely on reviews on the Internet, most of which are enthusiastically positive, but there are also some strictly negative opinions. Negative reviews are usually left by those who have encountered a fake, or have not tried the drug, but only discuss the effectiveness of its components, questioning the antifungal properties of thymol and aloe vera. But in this case, we must also question the effectiveness of the drug "Candinorm" with a similar composition, which is prescribed to their patients by doctors.

There are many more positive reviews about both drugs than negative ones. Women note the rapid disappearance of fungal symptoms, which previous treatments did not help to get rid of, and a lasting result (thrush does not return for six months or more).

Women also like the fact that the drug can treat not only acute diseases, but also chronic ones with recurrent course, in which local remedies and systemic antifungal drugs are usually prescribed. "Candiston" helps to get rid of advanced thrush without having a negative effect on the stomach, kidneys, liver.

There is information that initially "Candiston" was developed as an auxiliary agent for the treatment of vaginal candidiasis (something like "Lactacid"), but its testing showed high efficiency of the agent in the fight against fungi, which allowed it to be prescribed as the main treatment. The drug is also prescribed as a preventive agent for diseases of the genitourinary system, because in this case there is a high probability of disruption of the vaginal microflora, which can provoke increased growth of fungi and bacteria in it.

Do not trust posts and advertisements on the Internet, do not hesitate to contact your gynecologist, knock on the doors of other doctors who will help clarify the situation and get closer to the truth about drugs from the Internet. Not all of them are as bad as we assume. Most often, the reason for the lack of a positive treatment result is counterfeits (dummy drugs with a well-known label and active advertising).

Perhaps, with time, when the drug has been tested by a large number of women, it will be possible to obtain reliable information about it that will not cause today's doubts. But for now, you have to rely on the available information about the drug's effectiveness and decide for yourself whether to use "Candiston" for thrush or refrain from buying a widely advertised drug sold over the Internet and give preference to traditional treatment and folk remedies, among which are aloe juice, thyme, and oregano oil.