Candida infection or also called candidiasis is an infectious disease caused by fungi.

Candida infection is usually associated with overgrowth of the fungi known as Candida albicans. Candida albicans is a constant inhabitant of the mucous lining of skin and internals presented in small amounts. However, in some cases fungi begin to multiply and candida infection occurs. The overgrowth of the candida infection is usually associated with hormonal disbalance, changes in normal vagina acidity, infectious diseases, antibiotic therapy, pregnancy and diabetes. The symptoms of candida infection varies from one person to another. The most common symptoms for women are burning and genital itching with cottage cheese-like discharges from the vagina. Males usually complain on itching and rash on the penis.

Candida infection treatment usually includes taking antimycotic agents. They are available in different pharmaceutical forms such as tablets, capsules, topical creams and gels,vaginal suppositories. The most prescribed antifungal agents includes:

• Fluconazole(available under the brand name Diflucan)
• Ketoconazole(available under the brand name Nizoral)
• Terbinafine(available under the brand name Lamisil)

Some antimycotic agents are available without prescription, being OTC preparations. However, it is recommended to visit a doctor before treatment. In many cases the symptoms of the infectious diseases such as bacterial vaginosis and trichomoniasis are very similar to candidiasis and treatment with antifungal agents may become useless.

If you have some questions about candida infection treatment you may ask our qualified pharmacists which are always glad to help you in your health problems.