The preparation "Benatex" (candles): the instruction, properties, indications

Contraceptive candles "Benatex" are manufactured in contour cell containers, each of which contains five vaginal suppositories. In one cardboard pack contains two cell packaging of the drug "Benatex" candles. The instruction is also inside.

One such vaginal suppository contains 18.9 mg of active ingredient - benzalkonium chloride.

Candles "Benatex" are a contraceptive local remedy, also having antifungal, antiseptic, antiprotozoal effect. They have an inactivating effect against the Herpes simplex virus.

About the medicine "Benatex" candles instructions indicate that the active substance is active in relation to staphylococci, streptococci, and gram-negative bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa, gonococci, Escherichia coli, etc.

Also, this drug shows bactericidal activity against anaerobic bacteria, mold and fungi. By influencing strains resistant to antibiotics, vaginal suppositories also cause suppression of the plasmacoagulase and staphylococcal hyaluronidase.

The drug "Benatex" candles instruction refers to locally acting drugs, which women use as a means to prevent unwanted pregnancies. With their help, the onset of pregnancy can be planned. The effect of this drug is that it breaks the structure of spermatozoa and, as a consequence, fertilization of the female's egg becomes impossible.

Indications for the use of the drug "Benatex" (candles) instruction generally calls for the protection of pregnancy. In particular, suppositories are recommended for women who have reached the so-called reproductive age. In this case, protection from pregnancy is contemplated if it is not possible to use oral contraceptives (tablets) or intrauterine defenses.

Also, "Benatex" suppositories are recommended for use in the postpartum period and breastfeeding. It is during such periods that the use of other protective agents can cause certain difficulties. Women who interrupted pregnancy can also use "Benatex" candles. The instruction specifies that the use of these suppositories is justified in those cases when sex life is not regular, but sexual contacts are periodic.

Contraindications to the use of the medicine Benatex candles instruction refers to the following:

• Colpitis of the vagina.
• Irritations, ulceration of the mucous membrane of the genital organs.
• Allergies to the active substance of the vaginal suppositories "Benatex."

Among the side effects of the use of these vaginal suppositories, one can identify the allergies noted in some cases.

"Benatex" precautions.

Careful study of the enclosed instructions for use is necessary.

If these suppositories were used, then after the sexual intercourse you should not rush with washing with water or special solutions of the vagina, in order to avoid a decrease in the contraceptive effect.

Parallel use of other vaginal products, may reduce the protective properties of candles "Benatex." For pregnant women, this drug is suitable as an antiseptic, and breastfeeding and as an antiseptic, and protection from pregnancy, and sexually transmitted infections.

How to apply the suppositories "Benatex"? In the supine position on the back, freed from the contour pack, the candle is inserted deeper into the vagina. The procedure is performed before sexual intercourse, for five minutes. In case of a second sexual intercourse, a new suppository "Benatex" should be introduced.