Neo-Penotran Forte is an antiseptic that comes in the form of vaginal suppositories. Candles have an oblong shape, their color can be from light yellow to white.
The composition of the suppository "Neo-Penotran Forte" includes miconazole, which has an antifungal effect. Also, the composition of the drug includes metronidazole, it has an anti-trichomonas and antibacterial effect. Thanks to the presence of miconazole, the destruction of pathogenic fungi, as well as gram-positive bacteria, is carried out. Metronidazole, which is in the Neo-Penotran Fort, is active against trichomonads, gardnerella, anaerobic bacteria, including against anaerobic streptococcus.
Indications for use of this drug:
- the presence of vaginal candidiasis;
- manifestations of bacterial vaginosis, which is also called anaerobic vaginosis or gardnerellosis vaginitis;
- in the presence of a disease such as trichomonas vaginitis, as well as vaginitis, which are caused by the presence of mixed infections.
Method of application of Neo-Penotran Forte and doses
This drug is used for 7 days, one suppository, which is administered at night deep into the vagina. If a woman has recurrent vaginitis, then this drug can be taken for 14 days.
In order to introduce suppositories as deep as possible into the vagina, it is necessary to use disposable fingertips, which are available in the package.
Possible side effects
In some cases, allergic reactions may occur in the form of a skin rash, as well as abdominal pain, vaginal irritation, and headache. The presence of miconazole nitrate in the preparation sometimes provokes the occurrence of itching and burning in the vagina, but this is inherent in all antifungal drugs, which contain imidazole derivatives in an amount of 2-6%. If the use of "Neo-Penotran Forte 7" causes severe irritation, then treatment with this drug must be discontinued. In most cases, there are no strong side effects, since with this administration of the drug in plasma a very low level of metronidazole is observed.
Contraindications for use:
- you should not take the drug if there is an increased sensitivity to any components that are part of the drug;
- It is not recommended to take Neo-Penotran Forte during pregnancy, especially in its first trimester;
- in the presence of epilepsy, porphyria and serious liver disorders.
When treating with this drug, patients should not drink alcohol, and also should not take it for two days after the end of the course. Particularly carefully, suppositories with condoms and contraceptive diaphragms should be used, since latex and the components of the drug may interact.
As already mentioned, in the first trimester of pregnancy, the drug cannot be used; at other stages, the use of Neo-Penotran Forte should only occur under the supervision of a qualified specialist. If a woman was breast-feeding a baby, then at the time of treatment, the feeding should be stopped and can only be started 48 hours after the last dose. The use of the drug is not recommended for children.
Drug overdose
With an overdose of the drug, side effects can significantly increase. If the drug was accidentally taken orally, gastric lavage should be performed, treatment is necessary for those who have taken more than 12 g of metronidazole. Supportive and symptomatic therapy is performed for them.
The drug is available in 7 suppositories per pack, while all of them are placed in a plastic blister.
It is necessary to store the drug at a temperature not exceeding 25 ° C, you can not store it in the refrigerator. Neo-Penotran Forte is released over the counter.