Vaginal tablets farmateks applied topically in order to prevent unwanted pregnancies. From the correctness of their application depends on the effectiveness of the drug, so before using vaginal tablets need to become familiar with the instructions to the drug.

Operating principle

Vaginal tablets - a dosage form of the drug for local (in the vagina) applications. One vaginal tablet contains 20 mg farmateks active substance (benzalkonium chloride), all in a package of 12 vaginal tablets.

Vaginal pills protect against pregnancy for three hours after administration. If the assumed repeated sexual intercourse, it requires an additional introduction of a new vaginal tablet. Under these conditions farmateks contained in the tablets, is able to withstand the sperm, destroying their membranes. Dilapidated sperm are usually not able to fertilize the egg.

As with any local contraceptive vaginal tablets farmateks are not 100% efficient, so they are recommended to be combined with other forms of contraception, such as a vaginal diaphragm. You can apply farmateks vaginal tablets in the presence of an intrauterine device - this increases the efficiency of both contraceptives.

In addition, when casual sex farmateks way to protect against certain types of genital infections - gonorrhea, trichomoniasis, chlamydia, genital herpes, some species of Staphylococcus. But it does not protect against syphilis, thrush (vaginal candidiasis), bacterial vaginosis Bacterial vaginosis - it harmless little gardnerella?   (causes bacterial vaginosis Bacterial vaginosis - sex is not recommended   - Dysbiosis vagina).

What dangers can arise when using vaginal tablets farmateks

It is believed that vaginal tablets farmateks can not disrupt the normal vaginal flora The microflora of the vagina: purity . It consists of acid-resistant bacteria, mainly lactic acid bacteria whose livelihoods supported by the female hormones estrogen. Vlvgalischa natural microflora is very important because it protects the mucous membrane of the external genitalia from invading pathogens. That's why adult women of childbearing age suffer from obesity is relatively rare (inflammation of the vaginal walls), whereas adolescents and women in menopause are prone to prolonged duration of disease.

If you use vaginal tablets farmateks continuously, it is possible to break the natural microflora of the vagina, leading to the formation of long-infectious inflammation of the vulva. And as the internal reproductive organs in the immediate vicinity of the exterior, the infection can pass on them.

In addition, vaginal tablets farmateks may cause irritation of the vaginal mucosa and allergic processes. In this case, the drug should be discontinued.

Indications and contraindications

Vaginal tablets farmateks intended for temporary use to prevent pregnancy. This need arises, for example, after childbirth, abortion, during the feeding of the child Breastfeeding - a personal choice   breast - in all these cases, you can not use hormonal contraceptives and intrauterine devices to the full restoration of internal genitals. They are also used in the period before menopause, when casual sex, as well as skipping or delay receiving regular pill hormonal contraceptive.

Admission farmateks vaginal tablets is contraindicated in hypersensitive to the components of the drug, and also in the case of a woman's mental health can not use the drug correctly (there were cases of vaginal tablets reception inside).

In addition, do not use vaginal tablets farmateks that if a woman has inflammatory process in vagina - it must be pre-cured, followed by laboratory control. If this is not done, then an antiseptic farmateks can "cover up" the picture of the disease and the process will go into a chronic, difficult to treat.

Application

Farmateks vaginal tablet inserted deep into the vagina at the position of women lying on the back. This should be done 10 minutes before sexual intercourse. Over the next three hours the tablet to protect women from unwanted pregnancy. Repeated sexual intercourse introduces new tablet.

Using vaginal tablets farmateks, a woman must know that they can be destroyed by soap, shower gel and shampoo. Hygienic purposes may be used only pure water or a special foaming agent for women's personal hygiene farmateks. Nor can it be inserted into the vagina any local drugs - it will dramatically reduce the efficiency of Farmateksa.

Galina Romanenko

Eskapel releases known Hungarian pharmaceutical company Gedeon Richter, which has a good reputation in the pharmaceutical market. And as in the manufacturer's manual says nothing about the combination eskapel Eskapel - extra protection against unwanted pregnancy   and alcohol, it can be assumed that the fatal consequences and in most cases will not occur.

The combination of alcohol with different drugs often "left out" of research, so no one can eliminate the negative effects of such a combination for some women. We must not forget that eskapel - a drug that is intended for emergencies and, therefore, conduct a full investigation and completely eliminate all contraindications for its reception is not always possible. In addition, some women, despite warnings gynecologists eskapel used with some regularity, that is often enough, causing a number of significant changes in the reproductive system, and no one knows how to react to the body of a woman at the reception and even alcohol.

And most importantly: eskapel contains heavy doses of hormones that literally shake a woman's body. Why did it shake even using alcohol?

The combination of alcohol and eskapel strengthen all the side effects last

Eskapel contraindicated in severe liver disease in violation of its functions. The caution is recommended to use it for any diseases of the liver and biliary tract. This is necessary because it is in the liver is decomposed eskapel on metabolic products (metabolites). If the liver is partially lost its function, the hormones will accumulate in the blood, which may lead to overdose. Overdose eskapel reflected in the strengthening of all side effects - nausea Nausea - there may be problems with the nervous system , Vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, dizziness and headache Headache: Causes and Complications . On the part of the female genitalia are possible bleeding and menstrual irregularities.

Alcohol - a substance that has a direct toxic effect on the liver cells. That is a combination eskapel and alcohol side effects of hormonal preparation Hormonal treatments - not only contraceptives   They can be further enhanced. In many ways, the severity of side effects will depend on how many and what is the woman drank alcoholic beverages. But it is possible that small amounts of alcohol can have a negative impact - the liver is usually examine only when symptoms appear. And many liver disease initially asymptomatic.

Alcohol and eskapel may increase the risk of severe bleeding

When receiving a bolus eskapel, and then a sharp break receipt hormones comes rejection of the mucous membrane of the uterus (endometrium), which is accompanied by bleeding. In most cases, this bleeding is strong and lasts as a normal menstruation. But sometimes the bleeding is severe, to the point that a woman needed urgent specialized care.

Alcohol affects blood vessels bi-phase: first, it extends them, and then narrows. If a woman after taking eskapel started bleeding, then drink his efforts. If bleeding is significant, it may be critical situation that threatens a woman's life.

Eskapel and alcohol - how this combination can affect pregnancy

Eskapel does not give an absolute guarantee that the pregnancy does not occur. For example, if the tablet has been adopted on the first day, the efficacy equal to almost 95%, receiving eskapel the next two days significantly reduce this percentage. Therefore pregnancy while taking eskapel may still occur. According to the manufacturer, the reception eskapel not cause harm to the fetus, and if a woman decides to leave the pregnancy, it will develop normally.

This also contributes to the fact that in the first week of pregnancy the fetus is moving independently of the fallopian tube, without being bound in any way with the mother. And that means that all accepted it in this period harmful substances can not adversely affect the unborn child.

The same applies to alcohol - in the first week of pregnancy, it has no effect on the fetus. But this does not exclude the negative impact of alcohol on the still not left the egg from the ovary (which is just what is associated with the mother) and sperm. Toxic effects can damage the eggs or sperm, leading to the birth of a disabled child. Eskapel also would not prevent such a development.

Combining eskapel and alcohol often pass without complications (unless, of course, there was no abuse of alcohol), but it is possible and unpredictable consequences of such a combination.

Galina Romanenko