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Albothyl drug is used in the treatment of some gynecological inflammatory diseases. So what does Albothyl do and how is Albothyl placed?
1. What does Albothyl do?
Albothyl is a vaginal suppository manufactured by Altana (Germany). Albothyl drug has the main ingredient Policresulen 90mg.Policresulen is a gynecological antibacterial drug, the effect of this active ingredient is based on two mechanisms that are related to each other as follows:
Antibacterial effect. Denaturing necrotic tissue. The process of agglomeration and subsequent removal of the pathological and necrotic tissue will stimulate wound healing and promote epithelial regeneration. Squamous epithelium is less susceptible to policresulene than the cylindrical epithelium. However, the researchers observed shedding of squamous epithelial cells in the vagina and cervix.
Policresulen is indicated in the following cases:
Inflammation, tissue damage of the vagina and cervix causing discharge due to bacterial, Trichomonas and fungal infections. Endometrial optimism . Cervicitis and IUD pain. Ulcer due to compression of the uterine cap Genital prolapse Condyloma crestitis Cervical ectropion. Albothyl is contraindicated in people with hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients. Do not use Albothyl for children 18 years old, postmenopausal women, because currently we have not studied its use on these groups of subjects.
Caution when using Albothyl in the following cases:
A sign of the therapeutic effect of Albothyl is the shedding of necrotic tissue from the vagina, sometimes in large quantities. Therefore, you should use tampons and change them regularly to prevent necrotic tissue from causing irritation of the vulva. Sex should be avoided during treatment and for 7 days after treatment with Albothyl. Avoid bathing with soap during treatment because it can make Albothyl ineffective in fighting HIV infection and other sexually transmitted diseases such as gonorrhea and syphilis. Do not use Albothyl while menstruating. The drug Albothyl has a mottled color, it does not affect the use, potency and tolerability of the drug. If your clothes or skin is contaminated with Albothyl, you must wash it off immediately with water before it dries. Do not let Albothyl get into your eyes, if that happens, you should immediately rinse your eyes with water, possibly see an ophthalmologist if necessary.
2. Dosage and how to use Albothyl
How to place Albothyl as follows:
Albothyl is for topical use only for vaginal treatment. Do not swallow the Albothyl suppository, if you accidentally swallow it, drink plenty of water and seek medical attention immediately. Albothyl tablets are inserted deep into the vagina, it is better to lie on your back when inserting the medicine. Albothyl should be placed at night before going to bed to prevent the pill from falling out. To make it easier to apply, you can moisten Albothyl with water before placing it. Use tampons to prevent the medicine from getting on your clothes or bedding. Duration of treatment with Albothyl:
Albothyl should be used until the symptoms are gone, but not more than 9 days. If symptoms still do not improve after 9 days of using Albothyl, you should stop treatment and consult your doctor. At present, we do not have a report on the recurrence rate after stopping treatment with Albothyl. Dosage of Albothyl drug should be according to the doctor's prescription, the reference dose is as follows: Vaginal 1 tablet of Albothyl / day, 1 tablet each time, 2 times a day.
Currently, we have no reports of Albothyl overdose. In case of an emergency, call 911 immediately or go to the nearest medical facility.
If you forget 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 your 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 Shedding pieces of mucous membranes. Local irritation may occur, but these symptoms usually resolve on their own very quickly. If strong local irritation occurs, discontinue Albothyl and consider an alternative antibacterial therapy. Inform your doctor about any side effects of Albothyl that you experience while using it.
Albothyl drug is used in the treatment of some gynecological inflammatory diseases. To ensure the effectiveness of treatment and avoid side effects, users need to strictly follow the instructions of the doctor, professional pharmacist.
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