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Sea-buckthorn suppository for thrush
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Thrush, vaginal candidiasis or candidal vulvovaginitis is a fungal infection associated with the invasion of the synatropic yeast-like fungus Candida albicans into the mucous membrane of the vagina, resulting in local inflammation.
One of the most common medicinal agents of local therapy are suppositories (suppositories) with fungicides. Do you use sea buckthorn suppository for thrush?
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Indications for the use of sea-buckthorn candles
As a basic therapeutic agent, the sea buckthorn suppository with thrush is never prescribed, since they do not belong to antifungal agents. And sea buckthorn oil krushinovidnoy - in contrast to fir and cedar oils, juniper oil, thyme, amaranth or tea tree - does not have fungicidal or fungistatic properties.
The main indications for the use of sea-buckthorn suppositories (rectal) include: hemorrhoids, cracks and ulcers of the rectum, inflammation of the mucosa of the rectus and sigmoid colon with ulcerative colitis. Vaginal suppositories with sea buckthorn oil can be used in cases of infectious inflammation of the vaginal mucosa (vaginitis or colpitis), erosion of the cervix, inflammation of the mucous membrane of the cervical canal, etc.
Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics
Without affecting the mechanism of pathogenicity of the candidate fungus and unable to stop or inhibit its induced endocytosis, the sea buckthorn suppository for thrush can only be an auxiliary means - anti-inflammatory, healing and regenerating the mucous membranes of the vagina.
This therapeutic effect is provided by a complex of biologically active substances, which contains sea-buckthorn oil. First of all, these are antioxidants - carotenoids (β-carotene, zeaxanthin and lycopene) and α-tocopherol and tocotrienols (vitamin E), as well as niacin (nicotinic acid) and pantothenic acid. Polyphenolic flavonoid myricetin, as a blocker of cyclooxygenase, reduces the intensity of inflammation and reduces edema.
Anti-inflammatory properties are shown by sterols (β-sitosterol, etc.) and triterpene acids (ursolic and oleanolic). Unsaturated fatty acids (linolenic, linoleic, oleic, palmitoleic) contained in the sea-buckthorn oil stimulate cellular metabolism and accelerate the healing of damaged tissues. Phenolic acids of sea-buckthorn (p-coumarinic, ferulic, ellaginic) help phagocytes "utilize" the cells of the mucous epithelium that died as a result of fungal attack.
The pharmacokinetics of sea-buckthorn suppositories by the manufacturers of this agent is not represented.
Method of application of sea-buckthorn suppositories for thrush
Vaginal suppository with sea buckthorn oil should be introduced into the vagina (one candle) once a day, at night. The duration of application is determined by the doctor-gynecologist, depending on the condition of the vaginal mucous membranes.
An overdose of this drug is considered unlikely, and, according to the instruction, no cases of exceeding the dose have been recorded.
Contraindications and side effects
The only contraindication to the use of sea buckthorn suppositories for thrush is the individual hypersensitivity to the components that make up the suppository (including auxiliary - antioxidant additives butylhydroxyanisole or butylhydroxytoluene).
The use of sea buckthorn suppositories for thrush during pregnancy is possible, but only according to the doctor's prescription.
The most likely side effects are manifested in the form of burning after the introduction of candles.
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Interactions with other drugs
To date, it is not known how the sea-buckthorn suppository can interact with drugs from other pharmacological groups.
Storage conditions: away from light and heat sources (t <+ 18-20 ° C).
Shelf life is 24 months.
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To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Sea-buckthorn suppository for thrush" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.
Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.