Pharmatex vaginal suppositories 18.9mg #10

Instruction for Pharmatex

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Composition

For one vaginal candle, 18.9 mg of benzalkonium chloride is present. Excipients: solid semisynthetic glyceride, hydroxypropyl cellulose.
For one pharmatex vaginal tablet there are 20 mg of benzalkonium chloride. Excipients: silicon dioxide hydrate, anhydrous citric acid, sodium bicarbonate, lactose, magnesium stearate, lactose.
For one vaginal spermicide cream Pharmatex is 864 mg. (28.8 mg one application) of benzalkonium chloride. Excipients: macrogol, dehydrated citric acid, sodium phosphate disubstituted dodecahydrate, essence of lavender oil, purified water.

Form of issue

    Candles in a plastic shell. In the package 10, 5 pcs.
    Tablets Pharmatex are round, white with a through hole in the center. In the polypropylene tube 12 pcs.
    Cream-gel in a tube. Volume of 72 gr. It is designed for 30 applications.

pharmachologic effect

Benzalkonium chloride has a destructive effect on spermatozoon membranes - spermicidal effect. Fertilization becomes impossible. Complete destruction of spermatozoa occurs after 20 seconds after interaction with the contraceptive.
Additional antiseptic effect from the use of Pharmatex - antimicrobial activity in relation to genital herpes, Staphylococcus aureus, trichomoniasis, gonorrhea, chlamydia. Against candidiasis (thrush), gardnerellosis, syphilis, mycoplasmal infection, the drug is practically powerless.
Does not affect the hormonal cycle and the microflora of the vagina.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

The mucous membrane of the vagina does not absorb benzalkonium chloride. The absorption process takes place on the vaginal walls.
To remove the contraceptive is enough natural physiological discharge and simple water washing.

Indications for use

It is a local contraceptive for any healthy woman of reproductive age.
    before the onset of menopause;
    if necessary, in episodic protection from fertilization;
    when oral contraceptives are misused;
    if there are contraindications to the use of oral contraceptives;
    after termination of pregnancy.

Contraindications

    high sensitivity to the chemical components of the local contraceptive;
    diseases in the field of external genital organs;
    irritated state of the vaginal mucosa.

Side effects

The components of the drug are not able to be absorbed into the blood and have a general effect on the body as a whole, except for persons who have a pronounced sensitivity to benzalkonium chloride. If Pharmatex is used in accordance with the information given in the manual, the development of side effects is minimized, and as a rule, in healthy women, spermicides do not exhibit any undesirable symptoms and side effects.
In the event of an allergic reaction (itching, burning, contact dermatitis), immediately remove the contraceptive from the list of permitted preparations for personal use.

Instructions for Pharmatex

All types of Pharmatex contraceptives are taken intravaginally in a horizontal position. When you have another sexual intercourse, a new drug is used (always!).
Instruction for the contraceptive candle: The candle is taken 5 minutes before the sexual intercourse begins. Activity persists for 4 hours, or until the sperm enters the vagina for the first time.
Instructions for vaginal tablets: The tablet is pre-wetted with water. After 10 minutes, an introduction is made. Activity persists for 3 hours, or until the sperm enters the vagina for the first time.
Instructions for the use of the Pharmatex cream: The gel is injected with the help of an applicator. It works instantly. The contraceptive cream is active for no more than 10 hours, or until the sperm enters the vagina for the first time. Those who do not know how many times there is enough cream, a reminder is provided - one tube (72 g.) Is designed for 30 receptions.

Overdose

Low systemic absorption reduces the likelihood of an overdose to a minimum. By the current time there are no described signs of an overdose.

Drug Interactions

When intravaginal administration of a drug, as well as local effects of hygiene, Pharmatex is inactivated, that is, spermicides lose their property. It is allowed to use the drug together with other oral contraceptives.

Terms of sale

Pharmatex is dispensed on a non-prescription basis.

Storage conditions

In a cool place at a temperature of no higher than 25 ° C.

Shelf life

Tablets, capsules: 2 years.
Cream, tampons, candles: 3 years.

Pharmatex Reviews

With regard to the contraceptive there are reviews of doctors at Pharmatex - the drug is the optimal contraceptive with many advantages: no side effects on a healthy body, antiseptic and antimicrobial action, reliable protection against unwanted pregnancy. The same goes for the gel, the reviews of the gynecologist on the cream are positive.
Based on the comments of specialists and users of the drug with respect to Pharmatex, it does not matter what is better, tablets or suppositories, tampons or gel. As practice shows, backed up by scientific research, Pharmatex tablets, gel, tampons, vaginal suppositories act equally well. In this regard, it is irrelevant to compare the effectiveness of the suppositories of Pharmatex, ointments, tablets, capsules, since the quality of the action of the drugs is the same.