The antiseptic drug "Geksikon" reviews are, most often, positive, noting its high effectiveness when applied topically. A drug is available 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 contact.
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, the drug "Hexicon" reviews are positive when used in the form of suppositories or vaginal tablets for the rehabilitation of the birth canal. A drug 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 low absorption in the gastrointestinal tract, a large part with feces (almost 90%) and a small part with urine (1%) are excreted. The gel and solution, in addition to gynecology and urology, can be used in dentistry (in the treatment of stomatitis, periodontitis, alveolitis, etc.) and dermatology (indications are skin infections, including pyoderma, panaritium, impetigo, diaper rash).
According to the results of the tests, the gynecologist can prescribe the Hexicon candles after childbirth. Most often, a course lasting 10 days, one suppository used at night, is enough. Women who used the drug in this case noted a positive result, as well as an improvement in performance after a second 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 a similar effect.
Due to a minimum of side effects and contraindications, the "Geksikon" is not prohibited during breastfeeding and pregnancy - periods when it is quite difficult to choose a remedy for treatment. However, before use, it is worth consulting with your doctor, who will help determine the treatment regimen.
There are currently no cases of overdose with this drug, however, in rare cases, a manifestation of side effects is found, expressed in allergic reactions, including itching and burning. I must say that they pass immediately after treatment ends.
It is noted that the drug in the form of suppositories is not used during menstruation, since spotting can greatly reduce the activity of the active substance. Moreover, if treatment has already begun, then with the onset of critical days, it is not worth stopping it. It should be noted that among these drugs, these suppositories are most effective in this period.
It is not recommended to use "Geksikon", reviews about it also speak about it, along with iodine. In addition, chlorhexidine soap can inactivate. During the course of therapy, you should refrain from sexual intercourse. The active ingredients of the drug are not compatible with detergents that contain an anionic group (for example, saponins, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose).
High efficacy 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 cases of infection. However, it is worth considering that no more than 2 hours after the act has occurred.
Avoid contact with open wounds, including the mucous membranes of the eyes. If this happened, the affected area must be thoroughly washed.