Albothyl medicine is used in the treatment of some gynecological inflammatory diseases. So what does Albothyl medicine do and how to insert Albothyl medicine?
1. What effects does Albothyl have?
Albothyl is a vaginal suppository produced by Altana Manufacturing Company (Germany). Albothyl medicine's main ingredient is Policresulen 90mg. Policresulen is a gynecological antibacterial drug. The effect of this active ingredient is based on two interrelated mechanisms as follows:
- Antibacterial effect.
- Denatures necrotic tissue.
The process of aggregation followed by the removal of pathological and necrotic tissue stimulates the wound-healing process and promotes re-epithelialization. Squamous epithelium is less affected by policresulen than columnar epithelium. However, the researchers observed shedding of squamous epithelial cells in the vagina and cervix.
Policresulen is indicated in the following cases:
- Inflammation and tissue damage to the vagina and cervix cause secretions caused by bacteria, Trichomonas, and fungi.
- Endometriosis.
- Cervicitis and pain due to IUD placement.
- Ulcers due to compression of the uterine cap
- Genital prolapse
- Condyloma rooster crest
- Cervical ectropion.
Albothyl is contraindicated in people who are sensitive to any ingredient of the drug. Do not use Albothyl for children 18 years old or postmenopausal women, because we currently do not have research on its use on these groups.
Be cautious when using Albothyl in the following cases:
- A sign of the therapeutic effect of the drug Albothyl is necrotic tissue shedding from the vagina, sometimes in large quantities. Therefore, you should use sanitary napkins and change them regularly to prevent necrotic tissue from irritating the vulva.
- It is necessary to avoid sexual intercourse during treatment and for 7 days after treatment with Albothyl.
- Avoid bathing with soap during treatment because it may make Albothyl ineffective in preventing HIV infection and other sexually transmitted diseases such as gonorrhea and syphilis.
- Do not use Albothyl during menstruation.
- The drug Albothyl has a mottled color, it does not affect the use, efficacy, or tolerability of the drug.
- If clothing or leather items are contaminated with Albothyl, rinse immediately with water before the medication dries.
- Do not let Albothyl medicine come into contact with your eyes. If that happens, you need to immediately rinse your eyes thoroughly with water and see an ophthalmologist if necessary.
2. Dosage and how to use Albothyl
How to insert Albothyl medicine is as follows:
- Albothyl is for topical use only for vaginal treatment.
- Do not swallow Albothyl suppositories. If you accidentally swallow them, drink plenty of water and see a doctor immediately.
- Albothyl tablets are inserted deep into the vagina, it is better to lie on your back when inserting the medicine.
- Albothyl should be inserted at night before going to bed to avoid the pill falling out.
- To make insertion easier, you can moisten Albothyl with water before insertion.
- Line with sanitary napkins to prevent medication from getting on clothes or bedding.
Duration of treatment with Albothyl:
- Albothyl should be used until symptoms disappear, but not for more than 9 days.
- If your symptoms still do not improve after 9 days of using Albothyl, you should stop treatment and consult your doctor.
- Currently, we have no reports on the disease recurrence rate after stopping treatment with Albothyl.
The dosage of Albothyl should follow your doctor's instructions, the reference dose is as follows: Vaginally inserts 1 Albothyl pill/day, insert 1 pill at a time, every 2 days.
Currently, we have no reports of Albothyl overdose. In case of emergency, immediately call 911 or go to the nearest medical facility.
If you miss a dose of Albothyl, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose at the scheduled time. Note: Do not take double the prescribed dose.
3. Side effects of Albothyl
When using Albothyl vaginal suppositories you may experience the following side effects:
- Vaginal dryness
- Peeling off pieces of mucous membrane.
- Local irritation may occur, but these symptoms usually resolve quickly.
If strong local irritation occurs, discontinue the use of Albothyl and consider choosing an alternative antibacterial therapy. - Inform your doctor about any side effects of Albothyl that you experience while using the medicine.
Albothyl medicine is used in the treatment of some gynecological inflammatory diseases. To ensure treatment effectiveness and avoid side effects, users need to strictly follow the instructions of doctors and specialized pharmacists.
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