Pharmatex - instructions for use, analogs, reviews and release forms (capsules, tablets, tampons and candles vaginal 20 mg, cream 1.2%) of the contraceptive for non-hormonal contraception in women, including during pregnancy
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Pharmatex - Vaginal contraceptive. Spermicidal effect due to the ability of the drug to destroy the membrane of spermatozoa (first flagella, then the heads), which leads to the impossibility of fertilization of the ovum with damaged sperm. The effect develops immediately after insertion into the vagina.
In vitro, the preparation is active against Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Chlamydia spp., Trichomonas vaginalis, Herpes simplex type 2, Staphylococcus aureus.
Weakly active against Gardnerella vaginalis, Candida albicans, Haemophilus ducreyi and Treponema pallidum.
It is active against Mycoplasma spp.
It does not affect the normal microflora of the vagina (including the Doderlein stick) and the hormonal cycle.
Composition
Benzalkonium chloride + excipients.
Pharmacokinetics
Benzalkonium chloride is not absorbed by the mucous membrane of the vagina. It is removed by simple washing with water and with normal physiological secretions.
Indications
Local contraception for women of reproductive age, including:
- if there are contraindications to the use of oral contraceptives or intrauterine contraception;
- in the postpartum period;
- during lactation;
- after termination of pregnancy;
- in the period preceding menopause;
- with irregular sexual intercourse;
- when you miss or late in the reception of constantly used oral contraceptives;
- as an additional local contraception when using a vaginal diaphragm or IUD.
Forms of release
Vaginal capsules are 18.9 mg.
Vaginal tablets 20 mg.
Candles vaginal 18,9 mg.
Vaginal cream 1.2%.
Tampons, vaginal, 1.2 g.
Instructions for use and usage diagram
Capsules
Lying on the back, the capsule is injected deep into the vagina no later than 10 minutes before sexual intercourse. The duration of the drug is 4 hours. Be sure to enter a new capsule before each second sexual intercourse. 1 capsule is designed for one sexual act.
Pills
Lying on the back, the tablet is injected deep into the vagina no later than 10 minutes before the sexual intercourse. The duration of the drug - 3 hours. Be sure to enter a new tablet before every second sexual intercourse. 1 tablet is designed for one sexual act.
Candles
Lying on the back, the suppository is injected deep into the vagina no later than 5 minutes before the sexual intercourse. The duration of the drug is 4 hours.Be sure to enter a new suppository before every second sexual intercourse.
Cream
Before the introduction of a vaginal cream, you should attach the dispenser to the tube instead of the lid. Gently squeeze the contents of the tube before filling the dispenser (until the piston stop) so that air bubbles do not form. Disconnect the dispenser from the tube. Close the tube with a lid. Lying on your back, insert the cream deep into the vagina with the help of the dispenser, slowly pressing the piston. The duration of the action is 10 hours. It is compulsory to enter a new dose of cream before every second sexual intercourse. 1 dose (5 grams) is designed for one sexual act.
Tampon
Before inserting a tampon vaginal one should get it from the protective package. Put the middle finger of one hand in the center of the flat surface of the tampon. Spreading the lips of the vulva with the other hand, insert a swab into the vagina, until the contact with the cervix. The protective effect occurs immediately and lasts 24 hours. During this period, it is not necessary to change the tampon, even if several sexual acts follow one after another. You can remove the tampon 2 hours after the last sexual intercourse. In any case, the tampon should be removed 24 hours after insertion into the vagina.In the event that there are difficulties with removing the tampon, it is necessary to squat (thereby reducing the depth of the vagina) and pull out the tampon by holding it between the index and middle fingers.
The frequency of use of the drug is limited by the individual tolerability of the active substance and the frequency of sexual acts.
It is possible to use Pharmatex in conjunction with a vaginal diaphragm or IUD.
Side effect
- contact dermatitis;
- itching and burning in the vagina and / or penis partner;
- painful urination.
Contraindications
- vaginitis;
- ulceration and irritation of the mucous membrane of the vagina and cervix;
- hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.
Application in pregnancy and lactation
The drug is a contraceptive, it is not used in pregnancy. At the onset of pregnancy against the background of contraception benzalkoniya chloride influence on the course of pregnancy is not found.
Pharmatex is not excreted in breast milk, the drug can be used during lactation.
special instructions
The effectiveness of contraception is associated exclusively with strict adherence to the rules of its use:
- administer the capsule (tablet, suppository, cream) so that the selected dosage form penetrates as deeply as possible into the vagina, preferably in the supine position;
- wait for the complete dissolution of the capsule or tablet into the vagina for at least 10 minutes, the suppository - at least 5 minutes, so that the active substance is completely released;
- always introduce a new capsule (tablet, dose of cream, suppository) before every second sexual intercourse;
- It is forbidden to use soap for the toilet of the genital organs for 2 hours before sexual intercourse and for 2 hours after sexual intercourse, tk. soap, even in residual amounts, destroys the active substance Pharmatex;
- immediately after sexual intercourse, the external toilet of the genital organs is possible only with pure water or with the help of the frothing agent Pharmatex, which does not contain soap, which contains benzalkonium chloride; vaginal irrigation is carried out 2 hours after sexual intercourse;
- with Pharmatex, introduced into the vagina, you can not take baths, swim in the sea, pool and ponds because of the danger of reducing the subsequent contraceptive effect;
- since Pharmatex contains benzalkonium chloride, it is necessary to interrupt its use in the event of any vaginal diseases or their aggravation;
- in the event that it becomes necessary to treat vaginal diseases and / or the prescription of another drug vaginally, wait until the treatment is over before starting the contraception with the help of Pharmatex.
Impact on the ability to drive vehicles and manage mechanisms
There is no evidence of a negative effect of the drug on the ability to drive vehicles and other mechanisms.
Drug Interactions
It is not recommended simultaneous use with drugs used vaginally. Any drug injected into the vagina can inactivate the local spermicidal effect of Pharmatex.
Iodine solutions (including 0.1% iodonate solution) inactivate the drug.
Soap and solutions containing it can reduce the spermicidal effect of the drug. Do not do irrigation of the vagina before and after sexual contact, because soap, even its traces, destroys the active substance.
Analogues of the drug Pharmatex
Structural analogs for the active substance:
- Benatex;
- Benzalkonium chloride;
- Dettol Benzalkonium Chloride;
- Contract;
- Spermatex;
- Pharmaginex;
- Erotex.
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