Candles "Pimafucin" during pregnancy: instructions for use, reviews

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

One of the few drugs approved for the treatment of thrush during pregnancy is Pimafucin. After all, the drugs that are prescribed to the expectant mother should be not only effective, but also safe for the fetus. This tool is just that. Consider the instructions for the use of "Pimafucin" during pregnancy, indications, contraindications, analogues and reviews of patients.

General product information

The main active ingredient of "Pimafucin" is natamycin. This substance belongs to macrolide antibiotics and is effective against many pathogenic fungi. Candidiasis pathogens are most sensitive to its effects.

Different forms of the drug additionally contain auxiliary components. They will be discussed in more detail below.

The main advantage of "Pimafucin" during pregnancy is that the drug, even in the form of tablets, is practically not absorbed into the blood. This means that it is completely safe for the fetus and does not affect it.development.

Medication forms

There are three main forms of release of the drug:

1. Pills. Covered with a white shell, which protects the product from the effects of stomach enzymes and dissolves only after entering the intestines. Due to this, the drug can be used when the fungus affects the lower parts of the digestive system. In addition to the main active ingredient, Pimafucin tablets contain additional substances such as beeswax, potato starch, lactose, sucrose, talc, gelatin, kaolin and others.
2. Cream. Has a white or slightly yellowish tint. Designed for topical use. The composition of the cream "Pimafucin" includes natamycin and auxiliary components: wax, water, cetylstearyl alcohol, oleic acid ester and decyl alcohol and others.
3. Vaginal suppositories. During pregnancy, Pimafucin suppositories are most often prescribed. They are white with a yellow or brown tint. In addition to the active substance, the composition of suppositories includes sorbitol, cetyl alcohol, hard fat and others.

Indications for use of the drug

The use of "Pimafucin" during pregnancy may be necessary in the development of diseases caused by the reproduction of fungi. It is usually prescribed when:

• vaginal candidiasis;
• vaginate;
• vulvovaginitis;
• fungal lesions of the mucous membranes, skin, outer and middle ear.

These pathologies causethe occurrence of itching, burning, discomfort and adversely affect the course of pregnancy. In especially severe cases, candidiasis (thrush) can lead to thinning of the membranes of the fetus, resulting in their premature rupture.

In addition, the use of Pimafucin suppositories during pregnancy can protect the child from infection with thrush during childbirth. Therefore, it is often prescribed in recent weeks for preventive purposes.

Contraindications to the use of the drug

Despite the fact that natamycin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, the use of "Pimafucin" during pregnancy is contraindicated only in the presence of individual intolerance to the components of the drug. In other cases, there is no reason to refuse this remedy and replace it with analogues.

Side effects

In the instructions for the use of Pimafucin suppositories during pregnancy, as well as other forms of the drug, the manufacturer warns of the possible occurrence of some side effects:

• irritation of mucous membranes;
• itching;
• nausea and vomiting;
• burning;
• digestive disorders (diarrhea, constipation);
• edema.

As a rule, unpleasant symptoms disappear with the end of the medication. If this does not happen, you need to seek help from specialists. You will also need to choose another remedy and complete the course of therapy prescribed by the gynecologist.

Use of the drug in the first trimester of pregnancy

Usually inAt the beginning of pregnancy, doctors do not recommend the use of various medications for treatment. In most cases, the emphasis is on traditional methods of treatment.

Unfortunately, with infections, pharmacological preparations cannot be dispensed with. The same applies to thrush. For a complete recovery, douching or taking decoctions of medicinal plants will not be enough. After all, the main goal to be achieved is getting rid of the pathogen.

The use of "Pimafucin" during pregnancy in the 1st trimester is not prohibited. Even taking into account the fact that active substances are absorbed in a small amount into the mother's blood and penetrate to the child, this will not affect his development in any way. During this period, it is best to give up pills and use suppositories or Pimafucin cream.

Use of the drug in the second trimester of pregnancy

In the second trimester, the list of approved medications is quite large, and Pimafucin is also one of them. From 14 to 26 weeks, the drug can be used in any convenient form, including tablets.

During this period of pregnancy, the placenta is already fully formed, which reliably protects the baby. If there is no effect from the use of Pimafucin, the doctor can replace it with other, more potent drugs.

Use of the drug in the third trimester

According to the instructions, "Pimafucin" during pregnancy in the third trimester is also not prohibited for use. It is usually prescribed for mild to moderate thrush.expressiveness. Severe forms of the disease will require the use of other, stronger drugs (Terzhinan, Viferon, Gino-Pevaril, and so on).

In the third trimester, the doctor may prescribe the use of Pimafucin for preventive purposes. This is especially true in cases where a pregnant woman has already encountered thrush at an earlier date. Thus, it will be possible to protect the expectant mother from the recurrence of pathology, and her baby from infection during passage through the birth canal.

Dose and duration of therapy

The required number of applications of "Pimafucin" during pregnancy depends on the severity of the disease. Therefore, we will consider only standard dosages that can be changed by the doctor on an individual basis.

1. Instructions for the use of Pimafucin tablets during pregnancy. Usually this form of the drug is used to treat chronic candidiasis of the mucous membranes and skin, as well as fungal infections in the intestines. In this case, the course of treatment will last about a week, and the patient will have to take 1 tablet 4 times a day.
2. Instructions for candles "Pimafucin" during pregnancy. Suppositories are used to treat thrush, vulvovaginitis and vulvitis. Only 1 candle per day is needed. The duration of the course will be within 5-7 days. At the same time, there are some features of the use of Pimafucin candles. They need to be inserted into the vagina in the supine position, do it at night before going to bed. Do not be afraid if, after using this form of the drug, the next day, the pregnant woman findsunusual discharge. This is the candle that dissolved in the vagina gradually comes out.
3. Instructions for using Pimafucin cream during pregnancy. It is most convenient to use it for the treatment of fungal diseases of the nails and skin. The ointment is applied in a thin layer to the affected areas up to 4 times a day. The duration of treatment will depend on how quickly the symptoms of the disease disappear. At the same time, it will be necessary to smear the affected area with cream for a few more days after the symptoms of the disease have been eliminated.

Despite the fact that "Pimafucin" is considered a safe drug, it can only be used as prescribed by a doctor. Previously, the specialist will have to assess the severity of the disease, calculate the required dosage and duration of therapy. It is very important to follow all his recommendations!

Drug cost

The cost of "Pimafucin" may vary slightly, depending on the pharmacy and region of residence. Average product prices are:

1. Candles (3 pieces per pack) - 250-300 rubles.
2. Candles (6 pieces per pack) - 500-700 rubles.
3. Pills - 410-490 rubles.
4. Cream – 270-300 rubles.

As you can see, the drug has a relatively low cost. What about its effectiveness? This will be told by the reviews of patients who underwent a course of treatment with Pimafucin.

Reviews about the drug

Women who used "Pimafucin" for the treatment of thrush, in most cases leave positive feedback about the drug. They celebrateits high efficiency and the onset of improvements after the first application of the product! A significant advantage of "Pimafucin" is that it is allowed at any stage of pregnancy.

Some claim that they could not cope with thrush for a long time, and after using this remedy, they finally forgot about it forever.

Special attention deserves the low cost of the drug, which will not cause much damage to the wallet.

Negative reviews about the drug are much less common, but they also need to be paid attention. For example, some patients claim that Pimafucin turned out to be completely ineffective, and the remedy had to be replaced with analogues. Experts say that this situation could arise as a result of improper use, when a woman did not complete the entire prescribed course of therapy and limited herself to only a few doses of the drug. Or the problem could be due to low sensitivity to the active components of the product.

Periodically, there are cases when pregnant women complain of a deterioration in well-being or the occurrence of side effects after using Pimafucin. Unfortunately, no one is immune from this, and the reason lies in the individual intolerance of the components of the drug. It is a pity that a universal remedy that will suit absolutely everyone has not yet been invented.

What to do if "Pimafucin" did not fit?

Fortunately, "Pimafucin" is not the only drug approved for the treatment of thrush duringpregnancy. Therefore, if for some reason he did not fit the patient, the doctor can easily find an analogue. Similar composition or type of action have drugs such as:

• Ecofucin;
• Funzol;
• "Primafungin";
• Clotrimazole;

• "Tsiskan";
• "Natamycin";
• "Fungavist";
• Natamax
• "Fungino";
• "Fluconazole";
• Miconazole;
• "Nystatin";
• Itraconazole.

Don't change drugs at your own discretion. You must first consult with your doctor. Only in this case, the treatment will be beneficial and will not harm the expectant mother and her baby.

Be he althy!