Ketoconazole-Altfarm vaginal suppositories 400mg, 5pcs

Composition

Vaginal suppositories 1 supp. ketoconazole 400 mg

5 pcs. – cell contour packages (1) – cardboard packs.

Pharmacological action

An antifungal drug from the group of imidazoldioxolan derivatives for topical use.

It has a fungicidal and fungistatic effect, the mechanism of which is to inhibit the biosynthesis of ergosterol and change the lipid composition of the fungal membrane.

Active against dermatophytes (Trichophyton spp., Epidermophyton floccosum, Microsporum spp. ) and yeast (Candida spp., Pityrosporum spp. ).

It is also active against Staphylococcus spp. and Streptococcus spp.

Indications

-treatment of acute and chronic recurrent vaginal mycosis;

– prevention of fungal infections of the vagina with reduced resistance of the body and against the background of treatment with drugs that violate the normal microflora of the vagina.

Contraindications

-hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.

Side effects

Allergic reactions: itching, burning at the injection site.

Other: rarely – nausea, dizziness.

Interaction

When Livarole is co-administered with rifampicin and isoniazid, there is a decrease in the concentration of ketoconazole in plasma.

Concomitant use of Livarole with cyclosporine, indirect anticoagulants and methylprednisolone may increase the concentration of the latter in plasma.

How to take, course of use and dosage

Suppositories are inserted deep into the vagina in the supine position 1 time/day for 3-5 days, depending on the course of the disease, if necessary, the course of treatment is repeated.

Overdose

Data on overdose of the drug Livarole are not provided.

Special instructions

During the use of the drug Livarole, it is not recommended to use latex diaphragms and condoms, as this may lead to a decrease in their contraceptive effect.

Active ingredient

Ketoconazole

Dosage form

suppositories vaginal