Gyno-canesten 100 mg clotrimazole antifungal 12 vaginal tablets

Localized symptoms such as itching, leucorrhoea, redness and swelling of the vaginal mucosa and other symptoms are consequent to vulvovaginal infections.

1. Therapeutic indications
Gynocanesten Vaginal Tablets is used in the treatment of localized symptoms such as itching, leucorrhoea, redness and swelling of the vaginal mucosa, burning when passing urine when these symptoms are consequent to previously diagnosed vulvovaginal infections caused by candida.

2. Dosage and method of use
Gynocanesten Vaginal Tablets should be introduced as deeply as possible into the vagina in the evening and for this purpose the patient will have to assume the supine position with slightly bent legs. Treatment should be properly started and ended in the inter-menstrual period.

If symptoms persist for more than 7 days, it may be a disease that requires medical treatment. If necessary, the treatment can be repeated. However, recurring infections can indicate an underlying condition, such as diabetes or HIV infection. If symptoms recur within 2 months, seek medical attention.

Do not use tampons, douches, spermicides or other vaginal products while using the product. During the use of the product it is recommended to avoid vaginal intercourse, because the infection could be transmitted to the partner. During pregnancy use vaginal tablets, inserting them without an applicator. The product is intended for use by adults and adolescents over 12 years.

One tablet in the evening for six consecutive days; alternatively, the dosage of 2 tablets can be applied in the evening before going to bed, for 3 consecutive days. After washing your hands thoroughly, introduce the vaginal tablet directly with your finger as deeply as possible into the vagina (the best way is with the patient lying on her back, with her legs slightly flexed). In chronic relapsing forms, the daily dosage can be increased to 2 vaginal tablets in the evening, for a period of 6-12 days.

3. Contraindications
> Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients.

4. Pregnancy and breastfeeding
> Pregnancy
No human studies have been conducted on the effects of clotrimazole on fertility '; however, animal studies have not shown any effect of the drug on fertility. There is a limited amount of data on the use of clotrimazole in pregnancy. Animal studies do not show any direct or indirect harmful effects in terms of reproductive toxicity. As a precautionary measure, the use of clotrimazole in the first trimester of pregnancy should be avoided. During pregnancy, treatment should be done with vaginal tablets, since they can be used without the applicator.

> Breastfeeding
Available pharmacodynamic / toxicological data in animals have demonstrated secretion of clotrimazole / metabolites in milk. Breastfeeding should be discontinued during treatment with clotrimazole.

5. Expiration and retention
Check the expiration date indicated on the package. The expiry date indicated on the package refers to the product in intact packaging, correctly stored. Store at a temperature not exceeding 25 ° C.

6. Warnings
If the patient has fever (38 degrees C or higher), lower abdominal pain, back pain, foul-smelling vaginal discharge, nausea, vaginal bleeding and / or shoulder pain, she should consult a physician. The cream drug can reduce the efficacy and safety of latex-based products, such as condoms and diaphragms, when applied to the genital area (women: lips and areas adjacent to the vulva; men: foreskin and glans penis). The effect is temporary and occurs only during treatment. The use, especially if prolonged, of products for topical use, can give rise to sensitization phenomena. In this case, it is necessary to interrupt the treatment and adopt suitable therapeutic measures. Avoid contact with eyes. Do not swallow. The drug in cream contains cetostearyl alcohol: it can cause local skin reactions (eg contact dermatitis).

7. Composition
Excipients: Lactose monohydrate, corn starch, magnesium stearate, anhydrous colloidal silica, calcium lactate pentahydrate, crospovidone, lactic acid, hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose.

Gynocanesten 12 Vaginal Tablets 100 Mg