Benatex - instructions for use, analogs, reviews and release forms (birth control pills and vaginal tablets 20 mg with spermicidal action, gel or cream 1.2%) of the drug for local and episodic contraception in women. Composition

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Benatex - Contraceptive drug for topical use. It has a spermicidal effect, as well as antiseptic, antifungal, antiprotozoal action, inactivates the Herpes simplex virus.

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

Also active against strains of bacteria resistant to antibiotics and other chemotherapeutic drugs; suppresses plasmacoagulase and hyaluronidase of staphylococci.

Spermicidal effect of the drug is due to the ability to damage the membranes of spermatozoa (at the beginning of the flagella, then the head), which makes it impossible to fertilize the egg with a damaged sperm. The effect develops 5 minutes after the introduction of the vaginal suppository.

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

Composition

Benzalkonium chloride + excipients.

Pharmacokinetics

The drug is not practically absorbed by intravaginal injection, it is removed simply by washing it with water and with normal physiological excretions.

Indications

Local contraception for women of reproductive age:

• if there are contraindications to the use of oral contraceptives or intrauterine contraception;
• in the postpartum period;
• during lactation;
• in the period after the termination of pregnancy;
• in the pre-menopausal period;
• if necessary, episodic protection from pregnancy;
• when you miss or late in the reception of constantly used oral contraceptives.

For external use: antiseptic treatment of skin, mucous membranes, wounds; seborrheic dermatitis.

For topical application: washing of the bladder, urethra, vaginal irrigation, contraception.

Disinfection of premises and medical products.

Forms of release

Candles vaginal 18,9 mg.

Vaginal tablets 20 mg.

Gel vaginal 1,2% (sometimes mistakenly called the cream).

Instructions for use and how to use them

Candles for vaginal

Preliminarily releasing the suppository from the contoured package, it is injected deep into the vagina in the supine position 5 minutes before the sexual intercourse.

Single dose: 1 suppository is designed for 1 sexual act. The duration of the drug is 4 hours.

It is obligatory to introduce a new vaginal suppository with repeated sexual acts. The frequency of use is limited by the individual tolerability of the active substance and the frequency of sexual acts.

Vaginal tablets

Preliminarily releasing from the contoured package, the tablet is injected deep into the vagina in a supine position 10 minutes before sexual intercourse.

Single dose: 1 tablet is designed for 1 sexual act. The duration of the drug is 3 hours.

It is mandatory to introduce a new vaginal tablet with repeated sexual acts. The frequency of use is limited by the individual tolerability of the active substance and the frequency of sexual acts.

Vaginal gel

The gel is injected into the vagina with the help of a dispenser-applicator. Install the dosing device to the end of the tube.Fill it up completely to the annular mark or to the stop of the piston so that no air bubbles form. Disconnect it from the piston. Before sexual intercourse, insert the gel deep into the vagina with a dosing device, slowly pressing the piston. Introduction is easier to make lying. Remove the metering device. The drug begins in 3 minutes and lasts at least 6 hours. Be sure to introduce a new portion of the gel before each second sexual intercourse.

Single dose. 1 portion of the gel is designed for 1 sexual act.

The multiplicity of use is determined by the tolerability of the drug and the frequency of sexual acts.

It is possible to use the Benatex gel together with a condom, a vaginal diaphragm or an intrauterine device.

Side effect

• allergic reactions (itching, burning, contact dermatitis).

Contraindications

• colpitis;
• ulceration and irritation of the mucous membrane of the uterus and vagina;
• hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.

Application in pregnancy and lactation

Benatex has no harmful effect on the course of pregnancy.

The drug can be used during breastfeeding, as it is not excreted in breast milk.

special instructions

To increase the efficiency, careful compliance with the method of application of the preparation is necessary.

It is possible to use Benatex in conjunction with a vaginal diaphragm or intrauterine contraception.

After sexual intercourse, intravaginal use of hygiene products is not recommended (douching with soapy water, since soap destroys the active substance of the drug) in order to avoid loss of contraceptive effect; it is possible an external toilet of genitals.

Drug Interactions

Benzalkonium chloride is incompatible with soaps and other anionic surfactants, as well as with citrates, iodides, nitrates, permanganates, salicylates, silver salts and tartrates.

Any drug administered intravaginally can reduce the local spermicidal effect (including soap and solutions containing it).

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

Analogues of the drug Benatex

Structural analogs for the active substance:

• Benzalkonium chloride;
• Gynecotheque;
• Dettol Benzalkonium Chloride;
• Contract;
• Spermatex;
• Pharmaginex;
• Pharmatex;
• Erotex.

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