"Polizinaks" (candles) is quite populara medicinal preparation that is used when it is necessary to restore the disturbances of the microflora of the vagina, arising in the presence of infectious gynecological diseases.
Candles are oval in shape, inside isoily homogeneous mass. The main active substances are high-chain glyceride, polymyxin, neomycin, nystatin. As auxiliary components, soybean and palm oil, iron oxide and gelatin, potassium sorbate, dimethicone, glycerol are used.
Candles «Polizhinaks» - application
This drug is used for the local treatment of vulvovaginal, cervical and vaginal infections that are caused by bacteria and fungi, namely:
- in the presence of mixed vaginitis;
- for the treatment of cervicovaginitis and vulvovaginitis;
- fungal vaginitis and bacterial nonspecific vaginitis also respond to treatment with the drug "Polizinaks" (candles).
But this medicine is not usedonly for treatment, but also for the prevention of fungal, as well as infectious complications before abortion, operations in the genital tract, before childbirth and intrauterine examinations. Also, candles should be taken before the diagnostic procedures, when installing the IUD - both before the installation, and after, and with diathermocoagulation of the cervix.
Recommendations for use
After the "Polizinaks" (candles) are inserted into the vagina, the drug spreads evenly over its mucous membrane. And from the surface it already gets directly into the blood.
In the event that the doctor has ascribed you a decreea drug as a treatment for the passage of the main course, then the candles are injected vaginally, as deep as possible. Do this before bedtime and for 12 days.
Если «Полижинакс» (свечи) вам назначили в As a preventive measure, they should be taken as well, but the course of treatment can be 6 days. The peculiarity of this drug is that menstruation is not a contraindication to its use.
When there is a need for applicationindicated candles during pregnancy, you can do this only in extreme cases, and it is best to abandon them. In this case, it is necessary to be under the constant supervision of a doctor and the drug should be used in minimal doses.
Часто «Полижинакс» (свечи) используют перед childbirth as a preventive means, so that the child does not become infected with pathogenic fungi that may be present in the mother, when passing through the birth canal. But they should be applied in the presence of tests confirming the presence in the mother's vagina of a pathogenic microflora.
Features of the drug
If a disease was found, it is necessaryit is necessary to be examined by both partners. Also, during the treatment with the use of the drug "Polizhinaks" (candles), you will have to give up sexual intercourse. It is necessary to strictly observe personal hygiene, you can not wear synthetic underwear, preferring to give only manufactured from natural raw materials, and do not use hygienic tampons.
You should be aware that this drug often suppresses the activity of spermicidal local contraceptives.
Side effects and overdose
Overdoses of the preparation "Polizhinaks" (candles) are notregistered. This drug has almost no side effects, but in some cases, allergic reactions can occur, and then only at the initial stages of use, and in some people, candles can cause some discomfort during the lead. If the allergy does not pass, then you need to stop using candles "Polizhinaks."
An analogue of this drug, which has the same properties, but a slightly different composition - "Terzhinan", also similar in the provided action are "Ginalgin", "Gravagin".
