Octenisept vaginal therapeutic in detail
The total dose should not be exceeded without consulting a doctor or pharmacist.
How to use?
Spray the medicine into the vagina.
Or: Spray the medicine onto the affected areas in the genital area.
Use the applicator for this.
Duration of use?
The duration of use is 7 days.
Overdosage?
If the medicine is used as described, no overdose symptoms are known. If in doubt, consult your doctor.
As a general rule: Pay particular attention to conscientious dosing for infants, small children and the elderly. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any effects or precautionary measures.
A dosage prescribed by a doctor may differ from the information in the package leaflet. Since the doctor will adjust it individually, you should therefore use the medicine according to his instructions.
The medicine must be stored protected from frost.
- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients
Which age group should be considered?
- Children under 8 years of age: The medicinal product must not be used.
What about pregnancy and breastfeeding?
- Pregnancy: Consult your doctor. Various considerations play a role in whether and how the medicine can be used during pregnancy.
- Breastfeeding: Consult your doctor or pharmacist. They will check your particular situation and advise you accordingly as to whether and how you can continue breastfeeding.
If you have been prescribed the medicine despite a contraindication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. The therapeutic benefit may be greater than the risk associated with the use of a contraindication.what adverse effects can occur?
- Hypersensitivity reactions of the skin, such as
- Slight burning sensation on the mucous membrane
- itching
- redness
- Feeling of warmth
If you notice any discomfort or change during treatment, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
The information provided here is based primarily on side effects that occur in at least one in 1,000 patients treated.
- There may be medicines with which interactions occur. You should therefore always tell your doctor or pharmacist about any other medicine you are already taking before starting treatment with a new medicine. This also applies to medicines that you buy yourself, use only occasionally or have been using for some time.
How do the ingredients of the medicine work?
The medicine consists of a combination of active ingredients and has a germ-inhibiting (disinfecting) effect. It combats various pathogens such as bacteria, viruses and fungi on the skin or mucous membranes. The spectra of action of the individual components of the medicine complement each other.
Application
- Relief of symptoms (itching, burning and discharge), such as:- Bacterial vaginal infections- Fungal vaginal infectionsThe medicine is suitable for co-treatment of the partner.There are various pathogens that can cause a disease. Only the doctor can decide whether the medicine is effective against the infection in question.
Dosage
Start of treatment (1st day):10 sprays2 times a dayChildren aged 8 and over and adultsin the morning and eveningFollow-up treatment (2nd-7th day):10 sprays1 time a dayChildren aged 8 and over and adultsin the eveningWhen the symptoms occur for the first time (discharge, itching etc.) and if they recur more than 3 times a year, you should consult a doctor.During and up to 2 days after treatment, sexual intercourse should only take place with condom protection.
