Benatex, vaginal suppositories 10pcs

Composition

1 vaginal suppository contains:

Active ingredient:  

Benzalkonium chloride – 18.9 mg.

Auxiliary substance:  

Vitepsol – sufficient amount to obtain a suppository weighing 1.75 g

Pharmacological action

A topical contraceptive drug. It has a spermatocidal effect, as well as antiseptic, antifungal, antiprotozoal effect, inactivates the 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 bacterial strains resistant to antibiotics and other chemotherapeutic drugs; it suppresses plasmocoagulase and hyaluronidase of staphylococci.

The spermatocidal 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 damaged sperm. The effect develops 5 minutes after the introduction of a vaginal suppository.

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

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 termination of pregnancy;
• in the premenopausal period;
• if episodic protection from pregnancy is necessary;
• if you miss or are late in taking constantly used oral contraceptives.

Use during pregnancy and lactation

The drug does not have a harmful effect on the course of pregnancy.

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

Contraindications

• colpitis;
• ulceration and irritation of the uterine and vaginal mucosa;
• hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.

Side effects

Allergic reactions, contact dermatitis, itching and burning in the partner’s vagina and / or penis, painful urination.

Interaction

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.

How to take, course of use and dosage

Having previously released the suppository from the contour package, it is inserted deep into the vagina in the supine position 5 minutes before sexual intercourse; the duration of action is 4 hours.

Single dose: 1 suppository is designed for 1 sexual act.

Be sure to introduce a new vaginal suppository in case of repeated sexual acts.

The frequency of use is limited by the individual tolerance of the Active ingredient and the frequency of sexual acts.

Overdose

Data on overdose of the drug are not provided.

Description

Topical contraceptive

Description

Suppositories are white to white with a yellowish tinge of color, torpedo-shaped.

Functional features

Practically not absorbed by intravaginal use, it is removed by simple washing with water and with normal physiological secretions.

Complete set

Vaginal suppositories 18.9 mg. 5 suppositories in a contour cell package; 2 contour cell packages together with instructions for medical use are placed in a cardboard box.

Special instructions

To increase the effectiveness, it is necessary to carefully observe the method of application of the drug. It can be used in conjunction with a vaginal diaphragm or intrauterine contraception.

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

Influence on the ability to drive vehicles and work with mechanisms

There are no data on the negative effect of the drug on the ability to drive vehicles and other mechanisms.

Form of production

Vaginal suppositories.

Storage conditions

Store in a dry place, protected from light, at a temperature not exceeding 20 °C

Shelf

life is 2 years. Do not use after the expiration date.

Active ingredient

Benzalkonium chloride

Dosage form

vaginal suppositories

Description

For women of childbearing age

Indications

Contraception