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Vagikit is an antifungal drug used in gynecology, with the main ingredients being Nystatin with a concentration of 100,000 UI, Diiodohydroxyquin 100mg, Benzalkonium chloride 7mg, in the form of vaginal tablets. So what is Vagikit, how is it used in the treatment of gynecological diseases, readers should follow the necessary information in the following article.1. What are the effects of Vagikit?
Vagikit is used to treat fungal infections, vaginal infections. The drug is packaged in a box of 3 blisters, each blister contains 5 tablets.
Nystatin in Vagikit is an antifungal antibiotic, effective against fungi with high sensitivity, especially Candida albicans causing diseases on the skin and mucous membranes such as vaginitis, thrush, sore throat, skin lesions, gastrointestinal mucosa. It is effective against Candida yeasts and has no effect on lice, protozoa, viruses or protozoa groups.
Nystatin alters the cell membrane permeability of fungi by binding to sterols in the membrane creating a hole in the fungal cell. Nystatin has a local therapeutic effect, is not absorbed through the skin and mucous membranes.
Diiodohydroxyquin has the effect of preventing the growth and growth of bacteria by forming chelate complexes with some metals present on the bacterial surface. The drug has the effect of killing flagellates, fungi, unicellular amoeba and amoeba cysts in the gastrointestinal tract because diiodohydroxyquin is very poorly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, reaching high concentrations in the intestinal lumen and showing no signs of infection. absorbed into the body.
Benzalkonium chloride is effective against many strains of fungi and bacteria, but it is not effective against spore-forming bacteria such as tuberculosis and Staphylococcus aureus. Depending on the concentration of benzalkonium chloride, the drug is bacteriostatic or antibacterial, the mechanism may be due to the effect of enzyme inactivation. The drug has a fast bactericidal effect and a medium duration of action.
2. Indications and contraindications of Vagikit
With a combination of Nystatin, diiodohydroxyquin and benzalkonium chloride, the drug is used in the treatment of:
Candida vaginitis. Vaginitis caused by Trichomonas. Other vaginal infections. Contraindications:
Vagikit is contraindicated in patients with allergies, hypersensitivity to nystatin, diiodohydroxyquin, benzalkonium chloride and excipients included in the drug's formula.
3. Usage and dosage of Vagikit
How to use:
Vagikit is used vaginally; The patient self-injects the medicine after having cleaned the hands and vaginal area with clean water/gynecological washing solution, removed the medicine from the wrapper, and gently placed it into the vagina in a comfortable position. Ideally, the patient should lie on his or her back on a firm surface with both legs bent at the knees. Dosage:
Each time you order the medicine, use 1 tablet. The usual daily dose is 1-2 tablets divided 1-2 times, for a course of 7 days. Treatment of vaginitis caused by Candida: 1-2 tablets per day divided by 1 tablet, for 14 days.
4. Undesirable effects when using Vagikit
Due to different body constitution, clinical side effects may be mild to severe when using the drug such as urticaria, itching, signs of skin rash including acne. pus, red acne, burning....
Rarely, hypersensitivity reactions, serious irritation to Vagikit.
5. What should be noted when using Vagikit?
This is a prescription drug prescribed by the doctor's prescription, the patient should follow specific instructions, do not arbitrarily use the drug when there is no indication. The drug is recommended to treat the time between menstrual cycles. During treatment, when there are signs of disease improvement or menstruation occurs, the patient should not stop using the drug, it is necessary to treat it with the right course of time. Clinically, when the disease symptoms have not improved much, the next course of treatment can be considered. When placing the drug, the patient should self-apply with washed fingers, the use of the device is unnecessary and inappropriate, can be used by non-pregnant women who want local anesthesia. In the case of patients having thyroid function tests, the drug should be discontinued for at least 1 month. The drug may produce false positives in the iron chloride test for phenylketouria. Use with caution in pregnant women and women who are breastfeeding, use only when absolutely necessary. You can still drive, directly operate machinery while taking the drug because the drug does not cause drowsiness or adverse effects. Above is the information shared about the drug Vagikit uses, indications and notes when using, hopefully to help readers understand in more detail, feel secure when using the drug. If you have any further questions, you should see your doctor / pharmacist, medical professionals for examination, advice and answers.
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