$32.00
Genital candidiasis (thrush), vulvovaginitis, colpitis, mixed infections of the mucous membranes of the genital tract.
Description
Lomexin 1000 composition
active substance: fenticonazole nitrate;
1 capsule contains fenticonazole nitrate 1000 mg;
Excipients: light mineral oil, soft white paraffin, soy lecithin;
capsule shell: gelatin, glycerin, titanium dioxide (E 171), sodium ethyl parahydroxybenzoate, sodium propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E 217).
Dosage form
Vaginal capsules are soft.
Pharmacological properties
Lomexin 1000 is a broad-spectrum antifungal agent.
The drug has high fungistatic and fungicidal activity against dermatophytes (all types of Trichophyton, Microsporum, Epidermophyton), Candida albicans and other fungal infections of the skin and mucous membranes. The drug inhibits the acid proteinase Candida albicans.
The drug has an antibacterial effect against gram-positive microorganisms.
It is suggested that the mechanism of action of fenticonazole nitrate is the inhibition of enzyme oxidation by accumulated peroxide and necrosis of fungal cells, which is manifested in direct action on membranes.
Lomexin 1000 is also active against Trichomonas vaginalis in vivo and in vitro.
Indication
Genital candidiasis (thrush), vulvovaginitis, colpitis, mixed infections of the mucous membranes of the genital tract.
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients.
Lomexin, a 1000 mg soft vaginal capsule, contains soy lecithin. If you are allergic to peanuts or soy – do not use this medicine.
Children
The drug should not be used in children.
Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding
The drug should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding, as there are no data from studies on the use of the drug in these groups of patients.
Method of application and dosage
Apply intravaginally.
Insert 1 capsule deep into the vagina in a supine position at night before bedtime.
Treatment of infections caused by Trichomonas vaginalis and mixed infections (Trichomonas + Candida): use 1 capsule of 1000 mg. If necessary, re-apply after 24 hours.
Treatment of infections caused by Candida albicans: 1 capsule of 1000 mg to apply once in the evening. If symptoms persist, re-use of 1000 mg capsules after 3 days.
Overdose
There were no reports of drug overdose. Lomexin is intended for topical use, not for oral use. Accidental oral administration of the drug may cause abdominal pain and vomiting.
Side effects:
- From the reproductive system and mammary glands: burning of the vaginal mucosa;
- From the skin and subcutaneous tissue: redness, itching, rash.
Expiration date
3 years.
Storage conditions
Store Lomexin 1000 at a temperature not exceeding 25ºC. Keep out of reach of children.
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