Vaginal capsules "Laktozhinal": instructions for use

The drug "Laktozhinal" instruction characterizes as an eubiotic intended for intravaginal use. This remedy in a relatively short time is able to restore natural local immunity and normalize metabolic processes. In addition, the drug "Laktozhinal", the price of which is on average from four hundred to four hundred and fifty rubles, has a pronounced antagonistic activity in relation to a large number of opportunistic and pathogenic microbes. Active components contained in this eubiotic, after only a few hours after direct administration lead to a decrease in pH and improve the microflora of the vagina.

The preparation "Laktozhinal" (the instruction to it always goes in the complete set) in the form of translucent gelatinous vaginal capsules is issued. The contents of the drug is a light yellow powder with a slight brownish tinge.

Each capsule contains a special lyophilized culture of lactobacilli in the volume of three hundred forty-one milligrams as the main active ingredient. Additional substances are magnesium stearate and lactose monohydrate. In the role of auxiliary elements added for the process of lyophilization, there are potato starch, sodium thiosulfate and sodium glutamate. Gelatin is included in the composition of the drug in the amount of ninety-eight milligrams.

Use the vaginal capsules "Laktozhinal" instruction mainly recommends with the goal of restoring the natural microflora of the vagina, for example, after carrying out antibacterial therapy of a disease such as bacterial vaginosis. In addition, this eubiotic is often appointed by gynecologists and midwives during the prenatal preparation for routine gynecological operations. Pregnant women who are at higher risk for bacterial vaginosis are also recommended to use Laktozhinal. The instruction advises to use this eubiotic and to all women who will soon undergo a planned gynecological operation.

This drug should be administered intravaginally by inserting deeply into the vagina. The treatment regimen is usually as follows: one capsule in the morning and immediately before bedtime for one week or one capsule daily for fourteen days. In this case, depending on the severity of a particular clinical effect, the dosing regimen can be changed.

Particularly it should be emphasized that the company-manufacturer categorically prohibits the use of these vaginal capsules for women suffering from hypersensitivity to any of the components that are present in their composition. Patients under the age of eighteen years should also refrain from using Laktozhinal. The reviews also note the undesirability of their appointment in case of established vulvovaginal candidiasis.