What is Fluomizin used for?

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Fluomizin belongs to the group of drugs that act on the vagina, has a broad antibacterial spectrum including gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria, fungi and protozoa. Fluomizin drugs are often used in a number of diseases such as bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis,... So what does Fluomizin do?

1. What are the effects of Fluomizin?

Fluomizin belongs to the group of drugs that act on the vagina, with the generic name dequalinium chloride. Fluomizin is prepared in the form of an oblong ovoid with 2 convex and smooth surfaces. The main ingredient of the drug fluomizin includes dequalinium chloride 10mg. This is a quaternary ammonium salt with broad-spectrum antibacterial effect:
Kills gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria in the vagina Kills candida Treats the protozoan trichomonas vaginalis The effect of fluomizin is indicated for use in the treatment the following conditions:
Bacterial, fungal infections of the vagina Trichomonas disease Prophylaxis of infections before birth and in gynecological surgery

2. How to use fluomizin

Fluomizin has a special route of administration that needs to follow the instructions for use and instructions of the doctor. Here are the steps to use fluomizin vaginally:
First wash your hands with soap Then clean your genitals with warm water and pat dry Sit in a squatting position to Administer the medication or lie down with your legs flexed or stand with your feet on the side of a low chair. Locate, use your finger to insert the pill deep inside the vagina. The tablet can be wetted with warm water to make it easier for the tablet to enter. Lie still for at least 15 minutes after the medication is applied. In the process of ordering the drug, the patient should pay special attention to the following:
Fluomizin 10mg is used in the evening, after personal hygiene and before going to bed. Doing so will help keep it clean and it will always be convenient for the patient to rest after placing the medicine. Because the excipients of fluomizin do not dissolve completely, they cause stains on underwear. Tampons or pads can be used, underwear must then be washed at temperatures above 80 degrees Celsius. Do not use the vaginal nozzle while taking the medicine, because the action will wash away the medicine. Do not use the drug during menstruation. Do not have sex during treatment for the drug to be most effective. For pregnant women, no undesirable effects affecting the health of the mother and the fetus were recorded after the drug was put on the market and used in the correct dose as prescribed. However, it should be used with caution during the first 3 months of pregnancy. For lactating mothers: There are no data on the excretion of Dequalinium into breast milk. Please consult your doctor before use. For people driving and operating machines: Fluomizin does not affect the ability to drive and work with machines, so it is not allowed to use the drug for these subjects.

3. Dosage and contraindications

Only after being examined and prescribed by a doctor can the drug be used. Dosage will depend on the condition of the disease, usually 1 tablet / day and used for 6 days, and need to be re-examined periodically. If you forget to take your medicine the night before, you can take it the next morning. However, it is necessary to ensure that the intimate area is clean that day, absolutely do not put 2 pills at the same time. If overdose, will not increase the effectiveness of treatment and may cause unwanted side effects. Although no serious side effects have been reported, only if there is an allergic reaction, it is necessary to wash the vagina to remove excess medication.
Contraindicated to use fluomizin in the following cases:
People with hypersensitivity to the ingredients in the drug. Vaginal mucosal lesions and epithelial ulcers. Girls, or young women who are not yet of age of sexual maturity.

4. Undesirable effects

Some patients may experience unwanted effects when using fluomizin such as:
Itching and burning, redness of the genitals. This sign can be confused with the symptoms of inflammation. If it persists, you need to go to the hospital for treatment. Vaginal bleeding is rare, if it occurs, seek medical attention immediately. Immediately notify the treating doctor if you experience any unwanted effects during the use of the drug for instructions on reasonable and timely treatment.

5. How to store medicine

Fluomizin should be kept in the best conditions below 30 degrees Celsius and out of direct sunlight and high humidity places. In addition, it is necessary to keep the medicine out of the reach of children and absolutely do not use the medicine after the expiry date printed on the package. Different medicines will have different storage methods, so read the fluomizin storage instructions on the package carefully, or ask your pharmacist. Keep fluomizin out of the reach of children and family pets. When the medicine has expired or is damaged and cannot be used anymore, dispose of it and dispose of it properly. Do not arbitrarily dispose of fluomizin into the environment such as water pipes or toilets unless requested. Please consult your waste disposal company or pharmacist on how to safely dispose of fluomizin to help protect the environment.
In summary, fluomizin has been shown to be effective in the treatment of vaginitis. However, in some cases, after taking the drug, there may be some unwanted effects and drug interactions. So tell your doctor what medicines you are taking to reduce the risk of unwanted effects and at the same time increase the effectiveness of the treatment process.

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