It is often recommended that women use Depantol during pregnancy. The tool belongs to the category of combined and effectively fights inflammation, microbial infections, infection. However, women who are responsible for their health doubt the possibility of using these suppositories in an “interesting” position. Doctors, of course, assure that it is completely safe, however, there is still some risk. Consider what this medicine is, what helps and how to use it.
When to apply?
During pregnancy, “Depantol” will help if a woman has vaginitis in a chronic, acute form. The drug is effective in various forms of cervicitis and will be useful in the presence of complications, including cervical ectopy. Often suppositories are prescribed as an element of complex therapy for true erosion.
During pregnancy, “Depantol” can be used to activate the regenerative processes of the vaginal mucosa, if it was damaged by various factors. If a therapeutic technique was used that adversely affected the integrity of the mucosa, suppositories would be most welcome. After childbirth, if a woman has undergone gynecological surgery, Depantol suppositories will help to quickly restore a healthy state of the body.
What is in pharmacies?
Allowed to be used during pregnancy, “Depantol” on sale is represented by candles packed in a blister pack of five copies. One package contains a blister or a pair. The exact amount of the drug is always indicated on the cardboard box.
How it works?
The preparation contains active substances:
- dexpanthenol;
- chlorhexidine (in the form of a bigluconate).
Chlorhexidine
This substance, included in the composition of the drug "Depantol" allowed during pregnancy, has pronounced antiseptic qualities. The compound shows efficacy against gram-negative, gram-positive microscopic life forms. Chlorhexidine successfully fights yeast, protozoa. With its use, viral infection can be eliminated: dermatophyte, herpes. E. coli, treponema, staphilo-, gono-, streptococcus, gardnerella, trichomonas, chlamydia, frailis, ureaplasma are hypersensitive to antiseptics.
At the same time, it is known that either is absent or is, but in a very weak form, the activity of an antiseptic with respect to pseudomonads, proteus. In addition to the above two forms of the virus, others are also resistant to chlorhexidine. Compound against acid-resistant microscopic organisms, spores, will not help. The possibility of using Depantol during pregnancy is determined not only by the safety of its active components for women carrying the fetus, but also by the preservation of the effectiveness of the compound even under the influence of bloody secretions, pus, and the secrets of the human body.
Dexpanthenol
This compound belongs to the category of prodrugs. In the process of metabolism, it turns into calcium pantothenate, which is normally present in coenzyme A and takes an active part in lipid, carbohydrate metabolic processes. Pantothenate is indispensable for acetylation. As the manufacturer of suppositories explains, the positive reviews on Depantol during pregnancy are largely due to the inclusion of dexpanthenol in the medication, since this substance affects hormonal binding processes, porphyrins, acetylcholine. Under the influence of the compound, regenerative processes proceed much faster, metabolism at the cellular level returns to normal. Dexpanthenol strengthens collagen fibers and induces mitosis.
Some features
The use of suppositories must necessarily take into account the following fact: the drug does not correct the activity of lactobacilli.
Often prescribed "Depantol" in the early stages of pregnancy, but not only. The manufacturer, on the basis of clinical trials, firmly assures that the medication can be safely used both during the period of gestation and during breastfeeding.
When is it impossible?
The product is not intended for the treatment of children. You can not use it if a woman has hypersensitivity or allergic reactions to any component used in the production process of the drug.
Possible side effects
Extensive experience with the use of Depantol suppositories in early pregnancy shows that tolerance is almost always high. Adverse reactions are theoretically possible, but in practice they are faced with a vanishingly small percentage of those undergoing therapy. It is known that:
- local itching, burning;
- hyperemia.
Allergic manifestations may accompany the use of suppositories in the presence of intolerance to any component of the drug. In such a situation, both local reactions and systemic reactions are possible. All unpleasant consequences disappear on their own shortly after discontinuation of the drug. No special therapeutic course is required to eliminate them.
How to use?
Apply “Depantol” during pregnancy in the first trimester, second or third according to the same scheme: a suppository is introduced into the vagina. Right before the procedure, the candle is removed from the blister, lie on your back and deeply inject the drug.
It is important to follow the rules of hygiene: before the introduction of the medication, they wash their hands thoroughly with soap and also carry out hygienic treatment of the organs of the reproductive system. The duration of the course and dosage are prescribed by the attending physician, focusing on the patient's condition, disturbing symptoms and individual characteristics. Most often, the drug is prescribed twice a day for one candle. The duration of the course is a week or a little more, although less often stretched for 20 days. The specific duration is determined by both the disease and the effectiveness of suppositories.
Features of joint application
Despite the fact that “Depantol” is prescribed during pregnancy from thrush, explaining this by the high safety of the drug and excellent tolerance, it must be used carefully. Negative reactions associated with the simultaneous use with other groups of drugs are known. In particular, suppositories are strictly forbidden to use if soap or funds from the group of anions are injected into the vagina. Such therapy will provoke severe local consequences for the body. It is important to be careful and extremely attentive. When undergoing therapy with any of these groups of drugs, you must first notify the doctor about this. Either one of the medicines will be canceled, or replaced by another. In any case, the therapeutic program will be adjusted.
How to store?
The product is intended for standard storage conditions at a temperature not lower than 10, but also not higher than 20 degrees Celsius. No need to put the drug in the refrigerator, as this leads to a deterioration in the quality of the active components. You can not remove the candles from the blister in advance, this leads to contamination with microscopic life forms.
The duration of storage of suppositories is two years from the date of manufacture.
What can be replaced?
The most popular analogues at the moment:
- Hexicon.
- Bepanten.
- "Chlorhexidine" in suppositories.
The possibility of replacement must first be agreed with your doctor.
In addition to Depantol, during pregnancy in the first trimester, you can use some other drugs, but the choice is at the discretion of the attending doctor, who takes into account not only the fact of the "interesting" position, but also the features of the pathology, the general condition of the woman’s body.
Appearances and passwords
On average, in pharmacies they ask about five thousand rubles for one package of Depantol suppositories. The drug is sold both in conventional pharmaceutical outlets and in online pharmacies.
Application features
The best performance "Depantol" shows when restoring the mucosa after diathermocoagulation, cryodestructive effects, laser treatment of the cervix. But with thrush during pregnancy, “Depantol” in the 3rd trimester (as in the first, second) can be prescribed, but this is not always justified. There are several more effective drugs available in modern pharmacies.
However, the specific decision remains with the doctor. In particular, if thrush is accompanied by some other pathological conditions in which the suppositories in question show high effectiveness, their use becomes reasonable and justified due to the complex therapeutic effect. Do not forget about the possibility of using the drug during gestation: not all effective medicines against thrush are allowed in this period.
Important points
After the morning use of the suppository, it is recommended to use sanitary pads.
As an auxiliary component, a macrogol (400 or 1500) is used in the manufacture. This substance is the basis for candles. With its intolerance, it is strictly forbidden to use the medication.
The product is sold without a prescription. However, this does not mean that you can use it at your own discretion: "Depantol" is used only if there are doctor's recommendations. Otherwise, you can not cure the disease, and start the condition, which will significantly complicate therapy in the future.
You can: almost always ?!
As can be seen from the instructions and recommendations of the manufacturer, "Depantol" is allowed not only during gestation and breastfeeding. The drug is combined with alcoholic beverages, you can resort to it during the period of monthly bleeding. The tool seems to be universal, completely safe and surprisingly effective. It is recommended for pregnant women to use when approaching childbirth - this allows you to sanitize the birth canal and prevent bacterial infection of the fetus. Suppositories help in eliminating the effects of HPV removal, stop inflammation, infection, and restore mucous membranes. Inevitably, doubts creep in: is this possible? Taught by the bitter experience of taking a variety of drugs, many are trying to find a catch. It doesn’t happen like this: efficiency is high, you can always use it, and the price is quite reasonable.
However, clinical practice shows that everything is not always as rosy as described in the instructions. The likelihood of alarming symptoms is small, but still there. Normally, when using the drug, there are transparent or slightly yellowish, odorless discharge, in a rather small volume. If the color, smell, quantity change, it is probably time to see a doctor.
A threat to pregnant women
It is known that the use of suppositories "Depantol" can provoke an abortion. This is explained by the sensitivity of the body of a pregnant woman to any changes. From medical practice, there are cases when the use of suppositories led to pain in the lower abdomen and spotting. At the same time, urges to urinate become more frequent, the tone of the uterus increases, the lower back responds with pain. Such symptoms indicate the likelihood of a miscarriage. When observing the situation, you should urgently seek medical help.
During the examination, the doctor will examine the condition of the cervix. If the pharynx has not yet opened, there is no threat, but the woman will have to observe peace and regularly do exercises to relax the muscle tissue of the uterus in order to remove an increased tone. In this situation, it is strictly forbidden to take alcohol.