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Vagicare medicine has the main ingredient Progesterone and other excipients. The drug is available in the form of softgels and topical gels. This is a drug that works to treat vaginal and vulvar nutritional disorders caused by estrogen deficiency and vaginal atrophy.
1. What is Vagicare? The effects of the drug Vagicare
Dosage form of the drug Vagicare:
Vaginal tablets specification: Box of 1 blister x 10 tablets of Gel, packing specification is box of 6 tubes x 3g 1.1. Pharmacodynamics of the drug Vagicare Vagicare has the main active ingredient Promestriene. This active ingredient has a topical estrogenic effect on the mucosa of the female genital tract by restoring nutrition.
After using Vagicare vaginally, there are no reports of systemic endocrine effects, especially on estrogen-sensitive organs located far from the vagina such as uterus, breasts, and pituitary gland. .
1.2. Pharmacokinetics of the drug Vagicare Absorption: In humans, when administered topically, the active substance Promestriene does not accumulate in tissues, its half-life is less than 24 hours. If the drug is applied to the skin, less than 1% of the active ingredient Promestriene is absorbed. After vaginal application, there are no reports that the drug affects the hormones in the body, especially in the organs sensitive to estrogen.
2. Indications of the drug Vagicare
2.1. Indications for use of the drug Vagicare Vagicare is used to treat adult women in the following cases:
Vaginal atrophy caused by estrogen deficiency. Slows down scarring of the cervix, vagina and vulva during recovery from childbirth, surgery, or radiation therapy.
3. Usage and dosage of Vagicare
3.1. How to use Vagicare: Each dosage form of Vagicare has different uses, you should refer to the information on the accompanying instruction sheet to know how to use each dosage form. When you use the wrong way not only reduces the therapeutic effect of the drug, but also increases the risk of unwanted side effects to your body.
Vaginal tablets: Moisten Vagicare tablets before placing. Place the pill deep into the vagina every night before going to bed. Topical gel: Apply Vagicare medicine gel directly to the area to be treated. You need to wash your hands before and after use. For the dosage form is a vaginal tablet, you should use Vagicare in the form of a tablet in the evening to limit the situation of the drug falling out of the vagina. In addition, you need to use a bandage to avoid creating an uncomfortable feeling when the medicine gets on your underwear.
While being treated with Vagicare, you should absolutely not douche or wash your vagina with soap. When cleaning, you only need to use water to clean the intimate area.
In addition, it is necessary to ensure that the private area is always ventilated during the treatment period. Wearing clothes that are too tight can stimulate sweat glands and create conditions for fungi and bacteria to grow and cause disease.
3.2. Dosage of Vagicare For suppository form: Take 1 capsule/time/day For topical gel form: Use 1-2 times/day The duration of treatment with Vagicare is about 20 days. After about 7 days of using the drug but there is no clinical improvement, you need to inform your doctor about this condition.
The doctor may order to perform paraclinical tests and consider continuing to use Vagicare during treatment.
3.3. In case of missed dose: You can skip the missed dose of Vagicare and use your next dose as usual. Note that you absolutely cannot make up for the dose by taking 2 tablets at a time. At the same time, you need to pay attention to limit the missed dose by storing the medicine in a visible location at the time before going to bed. In case of overdose: There are no reports of clinical overdose of Vagicare. You should only use the suppository according to the specifically recommended dose. If unusual symptoms appear during and after taking the drug, consult your treating doctor or medical professional for timely support.
4. Undesirable effects of the drug Vagicare
In some cases, when using Vagicare in treatment, it may cause adverse effects.
Common unwanted effects may be encountered such as:
Appearance of discomfort in the vagina; Mild itching. When experiencing unwanted effects, you need to discuss with your treating doctor to know how to promptly and effectively handle the unwanted effects of the drug. Self-treatment may make symptoms or side effects worse.
5. Drug interactions of Vagicare
Using Vagicare in combination with other drugs can change the mechanism of action and increase the risk of unwanted effects with the body.
Do not arbitrarily use the combination of Vagicare with other drugs, because there is a risk of changing the bioavailability as well as the level of toxicity to the body. Condoms: Do not use Vagicare when your partner uses a condom because the risk of breaking the condom reduces the effectiveness of this method of contraception. Spermicide: Risk of inactivation of this substance when using Vagicare. Consult with your doctor or healthcare professional before taking a combination of medications to ensure safety and get the most out of it. If you intend to combine Vagicare with any drugs, you need to talk to your treating doctor for guidance, advice on effective dosage and frequency of drug use.
6. Some notes when using Vagicare
6.1. Contraindications when using Vagicare Drugs Vagicare is contraindicated in the following cases:
Hypersensitivity or local sensitivity to any of the ingredients of the drug. People with a history of malignancies or changes of tumors in the vulva, vagina or uterus. People with a history of or at risk of endometritis. Patients diagnosed with abnormal genital bleeding. People with estrogen-dependent tumors or people with a history of these conditions. People who have or are being treated for endometriosis. People with thrombophlebitis. People with thrombosis, thromboembolism or a history of these diseases. Women who are pregnant, women of childbearing potential or women who are breastfeeding. 6.2. Recommendations when using Vagicare The safety of Vagicare has not been established for women under 18 years of age and those who have not yet fully developed their genitals. If you intend to use Vagicare, you need to talk to your doctor to get specific advice. Use caution when using Vagicare for pregnant or lactating women. For those who are breastfeeding, your doctor may recommend that you stop breastfeeding during treatment with Vagicare. Limit sex during treatment with Vagicare. Inform your doctor if your period occurs while using Vagicare. With usual therapeutic doses, systemic reactions do not occur. However, caution should be exercised when taking it with estrogen. In case, you have uterine bleeding, you should find out the cause and treat it under the supervision of a doctor. Vagicare can get on or stain clothes and bedding, you need to clean it before it dries completely. For pregnancy: Human and animal studies have reported teratogenicity. Therefore, the use of Vagicare is contraindicated for pregnant women or for women of childbearing potential. Lactation: Vagicare is contraindicated for breastfeeding women because there are no experimental results. 6.3. Other special precautions Before using Vagicare, you need to wet the tablet sufficiently to allow it to be easily inserted deep into the vagina and to ensure optimal release of the drug. During treatment with Vagicare, it is necessary to limit sexual intercourse. If menstruation occurs, notify your doctor for treatment. Read the instructions for use carefully before using the medicine. The drug Vagicare has the main ingredient is Progesterone and other excipients. The drug is available in the form of softgels and topical gels. This is a drug that works to treat vaginal and vulvar nutritional disorders caused by estrogen deficiency and vaginal atrophy. To ensure effective treatment and avoid unwanted side effects, patients should carefully read the instructions and consult a doctor before use.
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