Polizhinaks: instructions, recommendations

"Polizhinaks" is an antiseptic antimicrobial drug intended especially for the treatment of gynecological diseases. "Polizhinaks", the instruction explains its action in some detail, is a capsule with a semi-liquid yellow or brown mass inside. The capsules themselves are soft, they are not intended for oral administration, but for topical administration.

In addition to candles, vaginal candles "Polizhinaks" come on sale , which have the same effect.

The preparation "Polizinaks", the composition of which was carefully selected for a long time, is recommended for treatment:

• Fungal and nonspecific vaginitis;
• Cervicovaginitis;
• Vulvovaginitis;
• Vaginitis of mixed origin.

The drug is also used as a preventive measure before operations on the genitals, before childbirth or procedures on the cervix.

The medicinal substance of the drug "Polizhinaks", the instruction tells about this, is neomycin sulfate, nystatin, polymyxin B sulfate.

These substances have an active effect against staphylococci, enterococci, other Gram-positive microorganisms and Gram-negative bacteria.

The drug "Polizhinaks", the instruction emphasizes it, copes well with many fungi, especially yeast-like Candida and similar pathogens.

In addition, the drug stimulates the flow of trophic processes in the vaginal mucosa.

The drug "Polizhinaks", the instruction continues to clarify, is introduced before going to bed, lying down. The capsule should be inserted very deep into the vagina, after which it is recommended not to stand for half an hour, so that the membrane dissolves, and its contents are evenly distributed along the walls of the vagina.

If for any reason during the treatment, which should last 6-12 days, a break is made, then it resumes at the same dosage.

Does the agent "Polizhinaks" have side effects? Yes, of course, like almost all medicines.

Allergic reactions caused by the constituents of the drug are possible. In addition to the active ingredients, dimethicone, soybean oil, and tefoz also enter into it. Allergies can also be caused directly by the capsules: glycerol or gelatin.

With prolonged treatment, an overdose of the drug is possible, which manifests itself in the appearance of the systemic action of aminoglycosides. There were no other side effects.

During treatment, the patient must necessarily be under the supervision of specialists who are required to monitor the activity of her kidneys.

Since many of the causative agents are easily adapted to medicinal substances, the course of treatment should not be particularly long: otherwise, reinfection may occur.

The drug "Polizinaks" can come into contact with products made of latex, so during the treatment you can not use latex condoms and caps. Moreover, this medicine greatly reduces the effect of spermicides, so women undergoing treatment with "Polizinax" can get pregnant even by taking birth control pills.

It is not recommended to use tampons during treatment.

The course of treatment should be continuous, taking a break for a period of time is not recommended.

The manufacturer of the medicine is the French Laboratory Innotech International. There are no analogues to the preparation, however, as mentioned earlier, it can be released in the form of emulsion, capsules, vaginal suppositories.

The drug "Polizhinax", regardless of its dosage form, should be stored in a dark place, at a temperature of 15 to 25 degrees. When buying it, you must pay attention to the date of manufacture: the drug is only valid for a year from the date of production.

Self-medication with the drug "Polizhinaks" is not recommended.