Candles "Geksikon": reviews and recommendations for use

Antiseptic drug "Geksikon" reviews have, most often, positive, indicating its high efficacy in topical application. The drug is produced in the form of vaginal tablets, solution, suppositories and gel. The main indications for the use of the drug are the treatment and prevention of infectious diseases transmitted through sexual contacts.

The active substance that contains the drug, chlorhexidine bigluconate, is active against gram-negative and gram-positive microorganisms, in particular, causing diseases such as trichomoniasis, candidiasis, syphilis, chlamydia, ureaplasmosis. Often about the drug "Geksikon" reviews are positive when used in the form of candles or vaginal tablets for the sanation of the birth canal. The drug, released in the form of a gel, has a bactericidal effect when applied to the skin or mucous membranes.

It is noted that the drug has a low absorption in the digestive tract, most of it is excreted with feces (almost 90%) and a small part with urine (1%). Gel and solution, in addition to gynecology and urology, can be used in dentistry (for the treatment of stomatitis, periodontitis, alveolitis, etc.) and dermatology (indications are skin infections, including pyoderma, panaricium, impetigo, intertrigo).

By results of analyzes the gynecologist can prescribe suppositories "Geksikon" after sorts. Most often, a course lasting 10 days, one suppository, used at night, is sufficient. Women who used the drug in this case, note a positive result, as well as improved performance after a re-examination.

It should be noted contraindications to this drug, among which are hypersensitivity to its components, allergic reactions and dermatitis. In this case, it is better to use another drug that has such an effect.

Due to a minimum of side effects and contraindications, "Hexicon" is not banned for breastfeeding and pregnancy - periods when it is quite difficult to choose a remedy for treatment. However, before use, consult a doctor who will help determine the treatment regimen.

At present, there are no cases of overdose with this drug, however, in rare cases, manifestations of side effects are manifested, expressed in allergic reactions, including itching and burning. I must say that they pass right after the treatment ends.

It is noted that the drug in the form of suppositories is not used during menstruation, as bloody discharge can greatly reduce the activity of the active substance. In this case, if the treatment has already begun, then with the onset of critical days, it should not be stopped. It should be noted that among these preparations, these candles have the greatest effectiveness during this period.

It is not recommended to use "Geksikon", reviews about it are also talked about, along with iodine. In addition, chlorhexidine soap can be inactivated. During the course of therapy, it is worthwhile to refrain from sexual intercourse. The active substances of the drug are not compatible with detergents that contain an anionic group (for example, saponins, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose).

High effectiveness of the drug is noted when it is used as a prophylaxis, since after the introduction of "Hexicon" for this purpose, the reviews do not describe the cases of infection. However, it is worth considering that it should not take more than 2 hours after the act occurred.

It is necessary to avoid getting the drug on open wounds, including the mucous membranes of the eyes. If this happens, the affected area must be thoroughly rinsed.