Just about the drug "Geksikon": instructions for use for patients briefly

Often manufacturers of drugs have to invent new names for old means. This is the case with the drug "Geksikon." Annotation, however, clearly indicates that this is good old chlorhexidine. Yes, the same one that is recommended to carry out prevention of STI, although in our time it helps very few people - the bacteria are used, have got used and do not always allow chlorhexidine to destroy themselves. So the questions of loyalty in a couple are relevant, as never before. And the drug "Geksikon" should be reserved for other cases.

For example, it is very useful in the treatment of wounds and cuts. Since the non-venereal flora still works well, it is good for them to treat the affected surfaces. Surgeons also, sometimes, use a solution of this substance to cleanse the hands. Another medication "Geksikon" instructions for use describes how to prevent infections before childbirth and abortion. It acts on fungi and some viruses, although this effect has not yet been adequately investigated. "Geksikon" (ointment) instruction for use recommends use as a means of preventing syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, ureplasm. But in practice it helps only against conditionally pathogenic gardnerellas. So count on chlorhexidine is not worth much, too often it was used to destroy the consequences of the night "by stupidity."

However, it's good that this medication does not have a negative effect on the healthy flora of the vagina. Lactobacilli live and live well even when using the drug "Geksikon".

Instructions for use asserts that when using ointments close to the eyes and ears, one must be very careful, because this substance is unusually aggressive.

If there are pus on the affected surfaces, the blood, the effectiveness of the drug "Geksikon" is reduced. Therefore, you can try to treat the ointment with genital organs after a suspicious contact immediately, but after a few days, when the inflammation and suppuration began, it will not be so effective.

Often this remedy is used before the introduction of the spiral in order to maximally protect the woman from inflammation in the uterus. Assign an ointment and before hysterosalpingography.

Treated by this tool and caused by different pathogens vaginitis, although in this case, not always helps the drug "Geksikon." Instructions for use says that in our time many species of bacteria have developed resistance, and therefore, it may not require chlorhexidine, but antibiotics, and not the first generation. There are no easy ways in the prevention and treatment of STIs.

Apply ointment should be twice a day, with the layer should be very thin. The course is not less than a week, sometimes appointed for up to 10 days. If the usual skin disease like diaper rash, panaritium or pyoderma is treated, then the effect comes in a few days.

They also apply ointment and on the mucous membranes of the mouth, so they treat gingivitis and periodontitis. However, this sensitive surface can not be kept for a long time - no more than 3 minutes. The duration of the course will be determined by the doctor, this will depend on the condition of the mucosa at the time of the examination.

There are medications and side effects. For example, dermatitis, dry skin, increased sensitivity to light and itching. The mucous mouth can also suffer - the formation of taste sensations (temporarily) will be disturbed (temporarily), the enamel will change color and tartar will be much more active.

The remedy is allowed to be used by pregnant women. The fact is that it does not penetrate into the bloodstream, and the baby does not get anything. Therefore, breastfeeding against the background of the use of the drug "Hexicon" is also possible.

Do not take iodine preparations with this medication. Also, you should carefully wash off the soap from the areas that you plan to treat with "Geksikon". Instruction for use recommends refraining for some time from sexual intercourse if you have processed the skin of the genital organs.

The prescription for this remedy is not needed, but do not deceive yourself if there are reasons to be afraid of venereal diseases - go straight to the venereologist.