Benatex, vaginal suppositories 10 pcs.

Contraceptive drug for topical use. It has spermatocidal action, as well as antiseptic, antifungal, antiprotozoal action, inactivates Herpes simplex virus.

The drug is active against Gram-positive bacteria (including Staphylococcus spp, Streptococcus spp.); Gram-negative bacteria (including Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Proteus spp., Klebsiella spp.); anaerobic bacteria, fungi and molds.

It is also active against strains of bacteria resistant to antibiotics and other chemotherapeutic drugs; inhibits staphylococcal plasmocoagulase and hyaluronidase.

The spermatocidal effect of the drug is due to the ability to damage the membranes of sperm cells (first the flagella, then the head), which makes it impossible for the damaged sperm cell to fertilize the egg. The effect develops 5 minutes after the insertion of the vaginal suppository.

It is active in the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases (including gonorrhea, chlamydia, trichomoniasis). It does not affect the normal vaginal microflora (including bacillus Dederlein) and the hormonal cycle.

Indications

Local contraception for women of reproductive age:

Active ingredient

Composition

1 vaginal suppository contains:

The active ingredient:

Benzalkonium chloride – 18.9 mg.

Auxiliary Substance:

Vitepsol – enough to produce a suppository of 1.75 g.

How to take, the dosage

Prelease the suppository from the wrapping and insert it deep into the vagina in the supine position 5 minutes before intercourse; duration of action is 4 hours.

Dose once: 1 suppository for 1 sexual intercourse.

Implement a new vaginal suppository in case of repeated intercourse.

The frequency of use is limited by individual tolerance to the active ingredient and the frequency of intercourse.

Interaction

Any medication given intravaginally can reduce the local spermicidal effect (including soaps and solutions containing them).

Iodine solutions (including 0.1% iodonate solution) inactivate the drug.

Special Instructions

The method of administration must be carefully followed to increase efficacy. It is possible to use in conjunction with a vaginal diaphragm or intrauterine contraception.

After intercourse it is not recommended to use intravaginal hygiene products (douches with soapy water because soap destroys the active substance of the drug) to avoid loss of contraceptive effect; external genital toiletting is possible.

Influence on ability to drive and operate machinery

There are no data on adverse effects of the drug on the ability to drive vehicles and other machinery.

Synopsis

Features

Contraindications

Side effects

Overdose

There are no data on overdose of the drug.

Pregnancy use

The drug has no harmful effect on pregnancy.

The drug can be used while breastfeeding because it is not excreted with breast milk.