Candles "Depantol" during pregnancy are among those medicines that have a pronounced antimicrobial effect. The use of the drug makes it possible to enhance the regenerative processes in damaged tissues. Due to the wide range of therapeutic effects, this tool has received positive feedback from experts.
Features of the composition and release form
The drug contains the following active ingredients:
- dexpanthenol;
- chlorhexidine bigluconate.
As an additional element, macrogol is used as the main material for the manufacture of suppositories.
"Depantol" is produced exclusively in the form of suppositories, which are intended for vaginal use. Suppositories are distinguished by a dense texture, their shape is oblong, the color is yellow or gray. In addition, this drug does not have a specific medicinal smell.
The use of candles "Depantol" and reviews about them will be considered in this article.
Features of the functioning of the drug
Vaginal suppositories are a complex medication that is used to prevent and treat various kinds of gynecological pathologies. This medicinal product contains components that differ in their antimicrobial effect.
In addition, the use of candles makes it possible to accelerate regeneration processes, as well as eliminate inflammation and suppress the activity of a large number of pathogen varieties. Candles are characterized by an increased penetrating effect, due to which the period required for the penetration of the drug through the mucous membrane of the genital organs is reduced. The use of suppositories "Depantol" during pregnancy helps to normalize local metabolism and improve the condition of the epithelium.
This medicinal product contains chlorhexidine, which is highly active against many types of pathogens, which also include gram-negative and gram-positive viral strains.
It is this specific feature of the active element that makes it possible to use "Depantol" in the treatment of diseases that are caused by the activity of many types of staphylococci, fungi, hardrenella, Escherichia, chlamydia and toponemes. Dexpanthenol, which is an active ingredient and is part of suppositories, helps to accelerate regeneration processes in damaged areas, and is also directly involved in the process of cellularupdates. In addition, this component also increases the strength of collagen fibers.
Depantol suppositories during late pregnancy are now being prescribed more and more often.
If we talk about the advantages of this drug, it should be mentioned that it does not adversely affect beneficial lactobacilli and their activity. Suppositories are characterized by the same therapeutic effect even during the treatment of pathologies that are accompanied by the formation of purulent exudate and bleeding.
Can I use "Depantol" during pregnancy and children? Let's figure it out.
When is the remedy used?
Experts say that the drug is an effective tool in the fight against a wide range of diseases in the gynecological field. Suppositories are used in the presence of the following indications:
- processes of inflammation in the mucous membrane of the genital organs, characterized by chronic or acute form of leakage;
- erosion of the uterine cervix;
- endocervicitis and colpitis;
- mycosis.
In addition, the drug can be used as an integral part of complex measures for the treatment of such pathologies as polyps of the uterine cervix or vagina. Relatively often, suppositories are used for the purpose of vaginal sanitation before childbirth. This is confirmed by the "Depantol" instructions for use and reviews. Analogues will be presented at the end of the article.
It is recommended to use the drug also for preventive purposes, for example, beforeperforming any gynecological procedures. These include: installation or removal of a spiral inside the uterus, the process of coagulation by electrical impulses of the uterine cervix, surgical abortion or other types of surgical intervention. It is recommended to use suppositories both before and after the procedures described above.
In addition, candles are used as part of a complex therapy for certain diseases transmitted during intimacy.
Contraindications and possible side effects
Despite the fact that the use of suppositories "Depantol" during pregnancy is mostly positive, in any case, before using suppositories, you need to carefully read the instructions. It notes such contraindications to the use of candles:
- increased sensitivity or intolerance to the components of this drug;
- the formation of malignant tumors in the vaginal area or in the uterine cervix;
- virginity;
- malignant type tumor decay and well-marked metastasis.
Gynecologists say that even with the above contraindications, the composition of this drug is well tolerated by many people. Allergic reactions and hypersensitivity are noted in isolated cases.
As side effects, symptoms such as itching, burning sensation, discomfort due to the feeling of being inside the genitalforeign body organs. Any of the side effects of this drug does not pose a threat to the patient's he alth and is eliminated on its own fifteen minutes after the introduction of the candle. If adverse events appear, a doctor's consultation is necessary, in the vast majority of cases it is not necessary to cancel the medication.
What else does the instruction for the use of "Depantol" suppositories during pregnancy say?
Features of use
According to the instructions for use, it can be concluded that these suppositories are used exclusively for intravaginal use and only by those persons who have already reached the age of majority. To facilitate the insertion procedure, the woman needs to lie down. After deep insertion of the suppository, doctors recommend lying down for another forty minutes.
The medication should be used twice during the day, that is, in the morning and in the evening. Before starting the insertion procedure, you must thoroughly wash your hands, and then treat them with a disinfectant solution.
The average duration of treatment with this remedy is approximately two weeks.
If there is a need to extend the therapeutic course, you should consult your doctor about the manifestation of possible side effects. Candles "Depantol" can be used during pregnancy for three weeks. If after the use of suppositories for one week the required result is absent and there is an aggravation of well-beingpatient, it is necessary to contact a specialist to further confirm the diagnosis, or further study the problem, or prescribe similar drugs.
Recommendations
Specialists in the gynecological field say that the use of suppositories during childbearing can only be possible under the strict supervision of a doctor. If a woman has a high sensitivity to the constituent elements or the threat of premature birth, the use of this medication should be discarded.
During the lactation period, the use of "Depantol" is allowed. There is no need to express breast milk or stop feeding completely.
Overdose cases and features of combination with other drugs
At present, no cases of overdose have been identified, which are caused by the use of this drug. But in order to prevent the occurrence of side effects of this drug, one should not increase the duration of therapy and violate the scheme for using Depantol, which was prescribed by a specialist.
The use of vaginal suppositories in combination with antiseptic solutions for douching is not recommended. The combination of antiseptics, certain types of soap and candles can cause an impressive decrease in the effectiveness of this drug.
Suppositories "Depantol" in the early stages of pregnancy can also be prescribed.
The specifics of therapy and the nuances of drug storage
Doctors say that in the treatment of sexually transmitted pathologies, both partners must undergo a treatment course. During the entire therapeutic course, patients are undesirable to have sexual intercourse.
It is also very important to consider that the components included in this drug can cause a violation of the integrity of barrier contraceptives. To protect yourself from an unplanned pregnancy, you need to take extra care of this during the period of using the medicine. Reviews of candles "Depantol" during pregnancy are plentiful.
The use of suppositories can increase the amount of discharge from the genital tract. To reduce the feeling of discomfort, you can use daily panty liners. During the entire therapeutic course, the use of tampons is not recommended, as they may increase the reproduction of pathogens.
Treatment course should be started only after the end of the critical days. Although the therapeutic effect of suppositories remains even in the presence of blood, their therapeutic effect can be very significantly reduced.
You can buy the drug in a number of pharmacy chains in the territory of the Russian Federation. It is released without a prescription from a specialist. When using suppositories, you should pay attention to the storage features: you need to keep them in the refrigerator. Moreover, they have a shelf life of two years from the date of manufacture. This is indicated in the instructions for use.
Price of candles "Depantol"
The cost of the drug is in the range of 250-300 rubles. itdepends on the region and pharmacy network. If for some reason the medication did not fit, then you can choose a similar remedy. This should be done by a doctor.
Analogues
"Depantol" has the following analogues:
- Livarol candles;
- Hexicon suppositories;
- Miramistin and Chlorhexidine solutions;
- "Hexicon".
Livarol is a suppository remedy that has proven effective in combating various infectious pathologies caused by fungal and bacterial activity.
"Hexicon" has a well-pronounced bactericidal effect. But at the same time, it does not have the desired effect on acid-resistant bacterial species, viruses and fungal cells. Has a local therapeutic effect.
Miramistin is one of the cationic antiseptics. This solution has an antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effect.
"Chlorhexidine" has become very popular due to its affordable price and high efficiency. It is used in the field of gynecology for the disinfection of instruments, as well as washing and douching. It is used in the treatment of colpitis, gonorrhea, mycosis, ureaplasmosis, as well as other pathologies that are infectious in nature.
Reviews on candles "Depantol" during pregnancy
Reviews about the drug are only positive. It is absolutely safe during pregnancy. Well tolerated, rarely causes side effects. Quickly relieves inflammation.
