Uses of the drug Gartrinal

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1. What is Gartrinal?

Gartrinal prescription drug in the form of vaginal tablets is a product of Ha Tay Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company. The drug contains three main ingredients, namely Metronidazol, Nystatin and Neomycin sulfate, with concentrations in each tablet of 500 mg, 100,000 IU and 65,000 IU, respectively. In addition, the drug also contains a number of other excipients including: Microcrystalline cellulose, Povidon, Magnesium stearate, Sodium lauryl sulfate, Boi talc, Sodium starch glyconate.

2. Uses of the drug Gartrinal

Before learning about the uses of the drug Gartrinal, let's learn through the uses of each of the main parts of the drug.
Ingredients Nystatin is an antifungal drug extracted from the culture fluid of the fungus Streptomyces noursei. Depending on the concentration and sensitivity of the fungus, the drug can inhibit or kill the fungus. The most sensitive fungi to Nystatin are yeasts and have very good effects on Candida albicans. Neomycin sulfate is an aminoglycoside antibiotic that works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. The drug is active against most Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria and is commonly used for skin, ear or eye infections. The component Metronidazol in Gartrinal is an antibiotic, anti-protozoa with a broad spectrum of activity and has a very strong therapeutic effect on many protozoa such as Giardia lamblia, Entamoeba histolytica and Trichomonas vaginalis. In particular, when having an infection of the genital tract caused by Trichomonas vaginalis, the patient can be treated with oral or topical metronidazol and treated in both men and women, because men can still carry the disease even though there are no symptoms. proof. When having cervicitis/bacterial vaginosis, Metronidazol will make the vaginal flora return to normal in the majority of patients taking the drug but does not affect the normal flora in the vagina.
Due to the combination of the above ingredients, Gartrinal is indicated for use in the treatment of vaginitis caused by many causes and is also used to prevent vaginal infections that may occur due to the vaginal examination. on-site examination or procedure (before examination, before and after gynecological procedures).

2. How to use the vaginal suppository Gartrinal

Patients need to use the drug according to the doctor's instructions or the Gartrinal drug leaflet. Dip the entire tablet in the water for about 20 to 30 seconds. Then, put the pill deep into the vagina, 1 to 2 tablets per day for 5 to 10 days in a row. Place the patient in a lying position for 15 minutes.

3. Notes when using vaginal suppositories Gartrinal

Do not use Gartrinal for people who are sensitive to any ingredient of the drug. For pregnant or lactating women, use the drug only after having been carefully advised by a doctor. Do not use the medicine for longer than indicated. Use accompanying hygiene measures to check for sources of infection or reinfection. Avoid mechanical injury when using cleaning products. Undesirable effects of the drug Gartrinal rarely occur, except in some cases where Neomycin may be allergic with skin symptoms. Local stinging or irritation may occur during the first few days of treatment. During the use of this drug should not be combined with topical spermicide, with Disulfiram, with alcohol. In summary, Gartrinal is a drug used to fight some microorganisms that commonly cause diseases in the female genital tract. The use of the drug should be carried out strictly according to the instructions of the doctor. If you have any questions about the drug or its use, call your doctor for advice.
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