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Vaginax is a vaginal tablet with ingredients from Metronidazol 500mg combined with Miconazole 100mg. The drug is prescribed to treat a number of gynecological inflammatory diseases. Patients need to take the medicine exactly as directed to get the best results.
1. What are the effects of Vaginax?
Vaginax is a vaginal tablet with ingredients from Metronidazol 500mg combined with Miconazole 100mg along with excipients just enough to make 1 vaginal suppository.
Vaginax is used to treat vaginitis caused by bacterial, fungal, or mixed infections.
2. Indications and contraindications of Vaginax
Vaginax is indicated for the treatment of cases of vaginitis caused by vaginal discharge, itching due to many different causes. Specifically:Due to Trichomonas vaginal and urethral infection. Fungal infections, Candida in the vagina and vulva - vagina. Cases of anaerobic vaginal infections caused by bacteria sensitive to Metronidazole. Combined infection caused by gram-positive, anaerobic, vulvovaginal yeast infections. Vaginax is contraindicated in the following cases:
People with hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, Metronidazole and/or Miconazole and other imidazole derivatives. Patients with liver damage Patients with disorders of porphyrin metabolism. Contraindicated combination of Vaginax with warfarin, astemizol, cisapride.
3. Dosage and how to use Vaginax
Patients use 1 Vaginax vaginal tablet before going to bed for 10 consecutive days of treatment. Patients can maintain the medication for a few more days until the symptoms are completely gone. Depending on the actual condition of each person, the treating doctor will prescribe a specific dose and duration of treatment.
Before placing Vaginax, the patient should put the medicine in the refrigerator for 10 minutes, and at the same time clean the vagina.
Then use your fingers to push the pill as deep into the vagina as possible, in the supine position for the best treatment effect.
In case the patient misses taking oral Vaginax, it is necessary to immediately go to a medical facility for appropriate treatment.
4. Side effects when using Vaginax
Patients using Vaginax may appear side effects such as itching, irritation of the vaginal mucosa, heat, especially at the first time of taking the drug. Accordingly, if the patient experiences any side effects in addition to the above-mentioned side effects, it is necessary to inform the doctor for advice on effective treatment.
5. Vaginax drug interactions
Miconazole component of Vaginax vaginal drug will be absorbed into the blood about less than 1.3%, so there has been no recorded interaction with other drugs during use. When Metronidazole and Phenobarbital are used concomitantly, it may increase the metabolism of Metronidazole, so that Metronidazole is eliminated more quickly. Metronidazole has a disulfiram-like effect, so it is not recommended to use these two drugs simultaneously to avoid toxic effects on the nervous system such as psychosis, confusion. Metronidazole enhances the effect of anticoagulants, especially warfarin. Therefore, it is not recommended to use these two at the same time. Metronidazole is used in patients with high blood lithium levels. As a result, the serum lithium concentration increases and is toxic to the body. Metronidazole potentiates the effects of vecuronium, which is a non-depolarizing muscle relaxant. If the patient is taking Metronidazole with Cimetidine concurrently, the concentration of Metronidazole may be increased. Metronidazole and Miconazole inhibit the metabolism of Astemizole and Terfenadine, resulting in increased plasma concentrations of Astemizole and Terfenadine. Metronidazole in combination with miconazole may alter plasma concentrations of theophylline and procainamide, if the two are used concurrently.
6. Note when using the drug Vaginax
During the use of Vaginax, patients should pay attention to the following issues:
Patients using the drug should avoid sexual intercourse during treatment, in order to prevent the possibility of re-infection and treatment. concurrent treatment for partners. The drug can also reduce the reliability of mechanical methods of contraception such as condoms or diaphragms. For pregnant or lactating women, you should consult your doctor if you intend to use Vaginax to ensure maximum safety for the health of mother and baby. During treatment, patients should also abstain from alcohol, beer, stimulants so as not to affect the effectiveness of treatment. Vaginax is a vaginal tablet that contains Metronidazol 500mg combined with Miconazole 100mg. The drug is prescribed to treat some gynecological inflammatory diseases. Patients need to take the medicine exactly as directed to get the best results.
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