Indication/ALBOTHYL vaginal suppositories, infected vagina, yeast infection vagina treatment Application

• This medicine is a germicidal medicine for use in the vagina (gynecological antiseptic).
• It is used to treat bacterial inflammation of the vagina.

dosage ALBOTHYL vaginal suppositories, infected vagina, yeast infection vagina treatment

• Always use this medicine exactly as described or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Please check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
• Unless otherwise prescribed by the doctor, the usual dose is 1 vaginal suppository (equivalent to 90 mg Policresulen) daily.

• duration of use
  • It should be used until the symptoms of the disease have subsided. However, the duration of use should not exceed 9 days. Talk to your doctor if symptoms have not gone away after 9 days of treatment.
  • It is not known how many women have bacterial vaginal infections (recurrence) after stopping treatment.
• Please talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have the impression that the effect is too strong or too weak.

• If you use more than you should
  • There are no known signs (symptoms) of overdose.

• If you forgot the application
  • Do not apply a double dose if you have forgotten the previous application, but continue the treatment at the usual time.

• If you cancel the application
  • If you want to interrupt the treatment, please talk to your doctor first.
  • If treatment is stopped, the inflammation may come back, and further or different treatment may be necessary.

• If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

ALBOTHYL vaginal suppositories, infected vagina, yeast infection vagina treatment way

• For insertion into the vagina.
• Insert the pessary deep into the vagina, preferably lying on your back. In order to prevent premature expulsion of the vaginal pessary, it should be used in the evening before going to bed. To make insertion easier, the vaginal pessary can be briefly dipped in water before use.
• Using a pad (napkin) avoids soiling the laundry.

side effects

• Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
• The evaluation of side effects is based on the following frequency information:
  • Very common: affects more than 1 in 10 people
  • Common: affects 1 to 10 users in 100
  • Uncommon: affects 1 to 10 users in 1,000
  • Rare: affects 1 to 10 users in 10,000
  • Very rare: affects less than 1 in 10,000 people
  • Not known: frequency cannot be estimated from the available data
• possible side effects
  • diseases of the immune system
    • Not known: general allergic reactions affecting the whole body (e.g. skin rash, hives (nettle rash), swelling of the mucous membranes or painful skin swelling, itching) up to anaphylaxis.
  • Diseases of the genital organs and the mammary gland
    • Very common: vaginal dryness.
    • Common: burning sensation in the vagina. Departure of shreds of mucous membrane.
    • Not known: vaginal yeast infection, external genital itching, discomfort, foreign body sensation in the vagina.
  • Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
    • Not known: hives (urticaria).
• special instructions
  • In the event of severe local irritation, the drug should be discontinued. In such a case, please inform your doctor. Another antibacterial treatment should be considered.
• If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This also applies to side effects that are not specified.

ALBOTHYL vaginal suppositories, infected vagina, yeast infection vagina treatment interactions

• Use together with other medicines
  • Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking/using, have recently taken/used or might take/use any other medicines, even if they are non-prescription medicines.
  • During treatment, the use of other vaginal drugs should be avoided, as interactions cannot be ruled out.

Contraindications

• The drug must not be used
  • if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to Policresulen or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.

pregnancy and breast feeding period

• If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking/using this medicine.
• During pregnancy and breastfeeding, these vaginal suppositories may only be used if strictly indicated, taking into account the risk for mother and child.
• pregnancy
  • There are no studies on the risk of use during pregnancy in humans. However, animal experiments have not yielded any evidence of malformations.
• lactation
  • It is not known whether the active substance is excreted in breast milk.

patient ALBOTHYL vaginal suppositories, infected vagina, yeast infection vagina treatment notes

• Warnings and Precautions
  • Please talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine.
  • Sexual intercourse must be avoided during treatment and for 10 days after the end of treatment.
  • Washing with irritating soaps must be avoided during the treatment period.
  • This preparation does not work against HIV infection or against sexually transmitted diseases such as e.g. B. gonorrhea or syphilis.
  • It should not be used during menstrual bleeding.
  • As a sign of the therapeutic effect, dead tissue can be expelled from the vagina - even to a large extent. Pads (bandages) should therefore be worn and changed regularly when they are dirty so that the tissue residue does not irritate the external genitals.
  • If a vaginal suppository is accidentally swallowed, the affected person must immediately drink plenty of water and be examined and treated by a doctor as soon as possible for possible chemical burns to the mouth, throat and esophagus.
  • In case of contact with eyes, immediately flush with water. If necessary, an ophthalmologist should be consulted.
  • Textiles and leather should be cleaned with water immediately after contact with this medicine before drying.
  • children and young people
    • These vaginal suppositories are not intended for use in children and adolescents under the age of 18, as there is no experience in this age group to date.
  • Elderly people
    • These vaginal suppositories are not intended for use in women after the menopause, as there is no experience in this age group.

• Ability to drive and use machines
  • Effects on the ability to drive, use machines and work without a secure footing are not known.

active ALBOTHYL vaginal suppositories, infected vagina, yeast infection vagina treatment ingredients

• 90 mg of Policresulen

ALBOTHYL vaginal suppositories, infected vagina, yeast infection vagina treatment excipients

• Macrogol 1500
• Macrogol 4000
• edetic acid
• water, purified

Details:

Provider: TAKEDA GmbH
Pack size: 6 pieces
Product name: Albothyl vaginal suppositories 90mg Dosage
form: Vaginal suppositories
application:
- Bacterial infections of the vagina Instructions for

use:
The total dose should not be exceeded without consulting a doctor or pharmacist.

Type of application?
Insert the medicine into the vagina. Moisten it with water beforehand.

Duration of use?
The drug should not be used for more than 9 days. If the symptoms persist, you should see your doctor.

overdose?
There are no known overdose symptoms. If in doubt consult your doctor.

In general, pay attention to a conscientious dosage, especially for infants, small children and the elderly. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any effects or precautions.

A dosage prescribed by the doctor may deviate from the information on the package leaflet. Therefore, since the doctor adjusts them individually, you should use the medicine according to his instructions.

Mode of action:
How does the ingredient in the drug work?

The anti-inflammatory effect of Policresulen is based on two mechanisms: on the one hand, the active ingredient kills bacteria and, on the other hand, damaged tissue is replaced by healthy tissue. This supports the wound healing of the affected tissue.

Contraindications:
What speaks against an application?

Always:
- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients

Under certain circumstances - talk to your doctor or pharmacist about this:
- Women after the menopause

Which age group should be considered?
- Children and adolescents under the age of 18: The medicine should not normally be used in this age group.

What about pregnancy and lactation?
- Pregnancy: consult your doctor. Various considerations play a role in whether and how the drug can be used during pregnancy.
- Breast-feeding: consult your doctor or pharmacist. He will examine your particular starting position and advise you accordingly as to whether and how you can continue breastfeeding.

If you have been prescribed the drug despite a contraindication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. The therapeutic benefit can be higher than the risk that the use entails in the event of a contraindication.

Side effects:
What side effects can occur?

- Irritation of the mucous membranes, such as:
- Slight burning sensation on the mucous membranes
- Itching
- Hives
- Infections of the vagina with other pathogens against which the drug is ineffective (such as yeast fungi)
- Dryness of the vagina

The shedding of dead tissue is often seen as a discharge of shreds of mucous membrane and is a sign of the therapeutic effect.

If you notice any discomfort or changes during treatment, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

For the information at this point, side effects are primarily taken into account that occur in at least one in 1,000 patients treated.

Important information:
What should you consider?
- Be careful if you are allergic to the solvent polyethylene glycol (E number E 431)!
- Be careful if you are allergic to complexing agents (e.g. EDTA and triethylenetetramine)!
- There may be medicines with which interactions occur. You should therefore generally tell your doctor or pharmacist about any other medicine you are already using 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.