Chlorhexidine, vaginal suppositories 16 mg 10 pcs

Chlorhexidine is an antiseptic agent for topical use active against Gram-positive and Gram-negative protozoan bacteria and viruses, including Treponema pallidum Chlamidia spp. Ureaplasma spp. Neisseria gonorrhoeae Trichomonas vaginalis Gardnerella vaginalis Bacteroides fragilis Herpes simplex virus type 2. Some strains of Pseudomonas spp. Proteus spp. as well as acid-resistant forms of bacteria spores bacteria fungi. Chlorhexidine does not impair the functional activity of lactobacilli. Maintains activity although somewhat reduced in the presence of blood pus and other biological fluids.

Pharmacokinetics:
In intravaginal application practically does not absorb and has no systemic action.

Indications

Inflammation of the female reproductive organs, vaginitis, disinfection – treatment of vaginitis (including acute nonspecific mixed trichomoniasis);

– Prevention of infectious and inflammatory complications in obstetrics and gynecology (before surgical treatment of gynecological diseases before and after installation of intrauterine device (IUD) before and after diathermic coagulation of the cervix before intrauterine examinations);

– prevention of sexually transmitted infections (chlamydia ureaplasmosis genital herpes syphilis gonorrhea trichomoniasis).

Active ingredient

Chlorhexidine

Composition

Active ingredient: chlorhexidine bigluconate – 16 mg (chlorhexidine bigluconate is used in the form of a solution (concentration 20%).

Excipients: macrogohl-1500 (polyethylene glycol 1500) – 2533.3 mg, macrogohl-400 (polyethylene glycol 400) – 225.2 mg, macrogohl-4000 (polyethylene glycol 4000) – 56.3 mg.

How to take, the dosage

Intravaginally. Before releasing the suppository from the contoured cell pack, it is inserted into the vagina in a supine position.

To treat: 1 suppository 2 times a day for 7-10 days. If necessary, the course of treatment may be prolonged up to 20 days.

For the prevention of sexually transmitted infections: 1 suppository no later than 2 hours after sexual intercourse.

Interaction

The concomitant use with iodine-containing medications is not recommended if they are used intravaginally.

Chlorhexidine is not compatible with detergents containing an anion group (saponins, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium carboxymethylcellulose) and soaps if they are administered intravaginally. Toiletting the external genitalia does not affect the effectiveness and tolerability of Chlorhexidine vaginal suppositories, since the drug is administered intravaginally.

Special Instructions

Toiletting the external genitalia does not affect the effectiveness and tolerability of suppositories because the drug is used intravaginally.
The drug is intended for intravaginal use in adults. In case of allergic reactions or irritation at the injection site the treatment should be stopped. The simultaneous treatment of sexual partners is necessary to prevent infection. During treatment of bacterial vaginosis it is recommended to abstain from sexual intercourse. It is possible to use the drug during menstruation because the drug retains its activity, although somewhat reduced, in the presence of blood, pus and other body fluids.
Effect on the ability to drive vehicles, mechanisms
The drug does not affect driving vehicles and other potentially dangerous activities that require high concentration and rapid psychomotor reactions.

Contraindications

• children
• high sensitivity to the ingredients of the drug.

With caution: pregnancy, lactation.

Side effects

If any of the side effects listed in the instructions are aggravated or if you notice any other side effects not listed in the instructions, tell your doctor.

Pregnancy use

Use of the drug during pregnancy and lactation is possible if the estimated benefit to the mother exceeds the potential risk to the fetus and child.

Similarities

Hexicon, Chlorhexidine, Chlorhexidine Vialine