Zalain (sertaconazole) ovuli vaginal suppositories 300 mg. №1

Description

Zalain (sertaconazole) ovuli vaginal suppositories 300 mg. №1

Composition 

active substance: sertaconazole nitrate;

1 pessary contains sertaconazole nitrate 0.3 g;

Excipients: solid semi-synthetic glycerides (Witepsol H19, Suppocire NAI 50), colloidal anhydrous silica.

Dosage form

Pessaries.

Main physical and chemical properties: oval, waxy pessary white or almost white.

Pharmacotherapeutic group

Antimicrobial and antiseptic agents used in gynecology. Imidazole derivatives.

ATX code G01 AF.

Pharmacological properties

Zalain ovuli is an antiseptic and antimicrobial agent that is intended for topical use in gynecology. The drug effectively fights fungal infections caused by yeast-like fungi that belong to the genus Candida. The use of Zalain ovuli candles suppresses the processes of ergosterol production and increases the permeability of the cell membrane, which leads to the destruction of pathogens.

Indications for use

Zalain ovuli candles are prescribed and used only for the local treatment of vaginal candidiasis (thrush), fungal infections of the vaginal mucosa, including mixed infections with gram-positive bacteria.

Contraindications

The use of the drug has almost no contraindications, we can note only the increased susceptibility to the components included and the simultaneous use of Zalain ovuli with obstetric pessaries or latex condoms. Also, do not use the drug for children.

Use during pregnancy and breastfeeding

The use of Zalain ovuli for pregnant women and nursing mothers is possible only when the expected benefits to the mother outweigh the permissible risk to the fetus and child. If there is still such a need, then the drug should be used with extreme caution and after consultation with a gynecologist.

Method of application and dose

Adult women need to insert 1 candle deep into the vagina in the evening before bedtime. The drug Zalain Ovuli is used once, but if necessary, then after 7 days it is possible to re-use.
Before using the drug, you need to wash your genitals thoroughly, preferably with soap. To achieve a positive effect, the candles should be inserted as deep as possible into the vagina, while assuming a supine position.

Overdose

Because the drug is administered once, there have been no cases of overdose after vaginal use of Zalain Ovuli candles.

Side effects

Very often when using the drug Zalain can cause adverse reactions in the form of allergic reactions, sometimes there may also be itching and burning sensation, which are caused by the action of cell fragments in the death of pathogens, such a reaction can be a symptom of successful treatment.