The drug "Gynofort." Instructions

"Ginofort" instruction characterizes as an antifungal agent. The drug is available in the form of a vaginal cream ("Ginofort" candles do not describe the instructions ). The active ingredient is butoconazole nitrate. The cream has a uniform consistency, white (it is allowed with a gray tint) color, is free from extraneous impregnations, without visible stratification.

Butoconazole, being a derivative of imidazole, shows a fungicidal effect on individual fungi. The greatest effectiveness is observed with candidiasis. The component is able to block the formation of lanosterol ergosterol in the cell membrane, increasing its permeability. This provokes the lysis (death) of the fungus.

The vaginal cream is a water-in-oil composition that gives a bioadhesive property that is related to intermolecular interaction under surface layer conditions. Thus, the bioavailability increases and the duration of the drug exposure increases. After intravaginal administration, the active component is detected on the vaginal mucosa for four to five days.

Among the indications for the drug "Gynofort" the instruction refers to the candidiasis of the vagina, provoked by Candida albicans.

Medication is not prescribed at the age of eighteen years, with hypersensitivity, during lactation. The drug "Gynofort" during pregnancy is contraindicated.

The use of the drug is intravaginal. Therapy involves the introduction of content once from one applicator (about five grams). The instruction "Ginofort" allows to apply the instruction at any time of the day. When persisting (maintaining) the symptoms, it is necessary to carry out mycological examination again.

The drug "Gynofort." Instructions for use

After removing foil from the packaging, remove the applicator. Do not remove the special cap. Holding the applicator tightly in one hand, the other, pulling the ring, pull the piston to the limit. As gently as possible, insert into the vagina. Press the piston slowly until the applicator is emptied. Empty the device to pull out of the vagina and discard.

Do not use an applicator that does not have a special cap. The device is intended for use only once. Before use, the applicator must not be heated.

After the administration of the cream, burning, itching, puffiness and soreness of the walls in the vagina, spasms in the lower abdomen can occur.

Cases of overdose in clinical practice are not described.

In connection with the fact that Ginoforte contains mineral oil that can damage latex and rubber products (intravaginal diaphragms, condoms, including), during the seventy-two hours after the administration, these contraceptive means should not be used - others can be used or refrain From sexual intercourse.

Soreness and a feeling of irritation of the vaginal mucosa indicates the need to stop using the cream.

If you get into the digestive tract, you must wash your stomach. Treatment is shown in accordance with the symptoms.

The use of a vaginal cream does not affect the ability to control mechanisms, transport, or carry out activities associated with high concentration of attention and clarity of vision.

The use of the drug by most patients is well tolerated. Many women note the convenience of using the applicator. In addition, the undoubted advantage of the agent is that the administration can be carried out at any time of the day. After application, there is no need to be in a horizontal position to avoid "leakage" of the cream. This is due to the specific consistency of the drug. When penetrating the vagina, the cream tightly "adheres" to the mucous membrane.