[Evaluation of the time response of a single dose administration of fenticonazole nitrate]

174 women with vaginal candidosis confirmed by direct microscopic examination were treated with a single intravaginal fenticonazole nitrate capsule. One third received a second intravaginal capsule three days later. Fenticonazole nitrate cream was also applied daily on the vulvar area in 94.2% of cases. Efficacy was excellent. After one week improvement and complete healing rates were 88% and 80%, respectively. On the second day of treatment pruritus and burning abated in 78% and 85% of women. Mycologic cure demonstrated by microscopic examination was obtained in 92% of cases. Treatment acceptance and tolerance were rated good or excellent by 98% and 92% of patients. Absence of abnormal vaginal discharge due to vaginal capsule was considered as an advantage by women. Results of this trial performed on a large number of patients confirm that product efficacy is fast.