"Gecikon candles": instructions for use

Doctors say that the most powerful effect of treatment is achieved in the case of local effects, if possible. In particular, vaginal suppositories are considered to be the most effective form of treatment and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases in women . To date, one of the most popular and effective are "Gecikon candles." Instructions for their use require detailed consideration.

The drug is a vaginal suppository milk-white or slightly yellowish color. The main active ingredient is chlorhexidine bigluconate, its content does not exceed 0.016 mg. Despite the strong antiseptic effect, the "Gecikon candles", the instructions for their use still need to be studied in detail, do not depress the microflora of the vagina and are allowed for use by pregnant women and women during lactation. In addition, the drug is safe for children in moderate doses.

In addition to the main active substance, the preparation contains a polyethylene oxide base in an amount sufficient to form a candle, i.e. About 3.25 g.

Vaginal suppositories "Geksikon" application are found as:

• Preventive means at risk of venereal diseases, such as syphilis, gonorrhea, ureaplasmosis, trichomoniasis, chlamydia;
• Prevention of possible infections and inflammation as a result of surgical intervention in the treatment of gynecological diseases;
• Means for the treatment of vaginitis, bacterial colpitis.

Urgently apply candles "Hexicon" (in cases of sexual intercourse without the use of contraceptives) is recommended within 2 hours after unprotected contact. As a treatment, you need to inject a candle twice a day. To do this, remove one capsule from the shell and insert two fingers deep into the vagina, thus ensuring complete dissolution of the candle. After the introduction of the "hexicon" candles, the instruction prescribes rest and maintaining a horizontal position for at least an hour and a half to avoid leakage of the drug. The full course of treatment is 7-10 days, in special cases it can be extended to 20 days.

Unfortunately, nowadays there is no guarantee that a person caring about the safety of sexual life or not leading it at all will be able to avoid infectious diseases. Bathing in public places, especially closed type, the use of public shower booths is often fraught with the possibility of contracting the above diseases. Therefore, in summer it is especially important to have at hand an agent that gently and safely helps to avoid the development of the disease. Candles "Hexicon" (10 pieces) will perfectly cope with this task. A convenient amount of packaging will allow you to use the medicine on vacation or always have at hand houses in case of unforeseen circumstances.

Strict contraindications of the drug "Geksikon" is not revealed. Emphasizing the soft action of each "hexicon" of the candle, the instruction indicates the presence of limiting features in which the drug should be used with caution:

• Sensitivity to the components of the drug;
• childhood. Children are advised not to use more than half the candle.

Accidental ingestion of the suppository does not harm the body, since the active substance is not absorbed into the digestive tract and is 91% naturally excreted.

It should be noted that the candles "Hexicon" are not compatible with hygiene products, which contain an anionic group, for example, sodium laurelsulfate, as well as with any soap solutions administered intravaginally. The everyday hygienic toilet of external genitalia does not affect the effect of the drug in any way.