Polygynax 6 vaginal capsules

WHAT POLYGYNAX AND WHAT IT IS USED
The name of your medicine is POLYGYNAX. It is a topical anti-infective agent.
POLYGYNAX be used for the topical treatment of vaginal infections.
For adults only.
It should be given to official guidance on the appropriate use of antibacterial agents.

2. BEFORE YOU USE POLYGYNAX
Do not use POLYGYNAX
This drug is contraindicated in merged cases:
Allergy (hypersensitivity) to any component of the product (or cross sensitivity to other antibiotics of the same group);
Use of latex condoms or a diaphragm;
Allergy to peanuts and soybeans.
If you think any of these apply to you, or you have any doubts, consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking POLYGYNAX

Take special care with POLYGYNAX
incompatible with the use of latex condoms (risk of breakage), diaphragms and spermicidal agents;
Tell your doctor if you suffer from kidney failure. Without the advice of your doctor willfully do not increase the duration of treatment;
stop treatment in the case of local intolerance or an allergic reaction. In the event of an allergic reaction, inform your doctor at subsequent oral use of such antibiotic or antibiotic allied group to be avoided unwanted risks when other treatments.

Taking other medicines
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
Due to the risk of inactivation should not be used spermicidal products (products that kill sperm, thus significantly reducing the likelihood of conception).

Pregnancy and lactation
Do not use this medicine during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before you start taking, any other medicine.

Driving and using machines
No described effect of this medicine on the ability to drive or operate machinery.

Important information about some of the ingredients of POLYGYNAX
Polizhinaks contains soya oil. If you are allergic to peanuts or soya, do not use this product.

3. HOW TO USE POLYGYNAX
Always use Polizhinaks just as you have been told your doctor. If you're not sure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
How to take this medicine
For vaginal use. After washing the vagina, 1 capsule is placed deep in the vagina supine (on your back) with raised knees.
recommendations:
To avoid infecting people around you always use your personal towels. Wear cotton underwear. Do not use vaginal swabs during treatment and avoid vaginal washings. Do not stop treatment during menstruation.
Your doctor can treat both your sex partner to avoid re-infection.
Apply 1 capsule in the evening for 12 consecutive days.
Observe prescribed by your doctor during the entire treatment period.
If you forget to use Polizhinaks
Use Polizhinaks as you have been told your doctor;
Do not use more than your prescribed dose Polizhinaks;
Do not take a double dose to make up the missed dose.
If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
Like all medicines, POLYGYNAX can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Some patients have experienced these adverse reactions during treatment with POLYGYNAX
after prolonged use it is possible to obtain contact dermatitis, which can be spread outside the treated area,
availability of soybean oil can cause systemic allergic reactions and urticaria (an allergic skin reaction expressed mainly by redness and itching).
If any of the side effects gets serious, or you notice other effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.

5. HOW TO STORE POLYGYNAX
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use POLYGYNAX after the expiry date stated on the carton.
The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Do not store above 25 ° C.
Store in the original container.

Medicines should not be disposed of in wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.

6. FURTHER INFORMATION
What POLYGYNAX
The active substances are: neomycin sulfate, polymyxin B sulfate, nystatin.
Each soft capsule contains:
neomycin sulfate - 35,000 IU;
polymyxin B sulfate - 35,000 IU;
Nystatin - 100 000 IU.
The other ingredients are polyethylene glycol and ethylene glycol palmitostearate (Tefoze 63), hydrogenated soybean oil, dimethicone 1000, gelatin and glycerol.

Polizhinaks looks like and contents of the pack
PVC / aluminum or PVC / PVDC / aluminum blister with 6 soft capsules. Packs of 1 or 2 blister ie 6 or 12 soft capsules in a cardboard box with a package leaflet.
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.