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In case of local lesions of the mucous membranes and skin, it is possible to limit the use of antifungal drugs in the form of ointments, creams or solutions. The lesions are treated with a 1-2% aqueous solution of brilliant green, fucorcin (Castellani liquid), mycoseptin, exoderil and other antifungal ointments (triderm, akriderm, terbinafine). The effect of using 5% cycloferon liniment has been shown. For irrigation of the oral cavity, 5-10% solutions of borax in glycerin (INN: sodium tetraborate), 1% solution of iodolipol, 5-10% solution of tannin, clotrimazole solution, etc. are used. Of particular importance in the treatment of thrush of the oral mucosa is the use of drugs with a vaccine-like effect - imudon in lozenges, which contains in its composition, among other things, a lysate of fungi of the genus Candida.
For widespread and visceral candidiasis, specific fungal drugs prescribed include ketoconazole, fluconazole, amphotericin B, ancotil, etc.
Of the general means for treating patients with candidiasis, a complete diet, mainly protein, with a sharp restriction of carbohydrates is of great importance. Large doses of vitamins (especially group B), drugs aimed at eliminating dysbacteriosis (Acipol, Bifidumbacterin, Bifistim), and drugs that increase the overall resistance of the body, as well as immunostimulants are prescribed.