Gel "Floragin" is intended for women experiencing discomfort in the genital area due to the use of antibiotics or hormonal disruptions. Helps to soften the mucous membrane, eliminate burning, itching, dryness and irritation in the affected area during menopause. In addition, it eliminates the annoying unpleasant odor and abnormal discharge.
Characteristics
The main function of Floragin gel is to moisten the mucous membrane. In addition, it helps her more effectively resist various infections, as well as restore the biocenosis of vaginal microflora.
Gel "Floragin" pretty quickly reduces the symptoms of vaginal dryness, stabilizes the alkaline environment, prevents all kinds of irritations. In addition, the drug restores damaged microflora, while eliminating unpleasant odors, pathological discharge and discomfort.
Application
Gel "Floragin" is intended for continuous prevention of damage to the vaginal microflora and therapy in case of violation. It is generally recommended for women with:
- menopause
- the appearance of an unpleasant odor and pathological discharge;
- the occurrence of itching or burning, excessive dryness and irritation;
- detection of pathogenic bacteria in the genitals.
Composition and properties
The Floragin gel is produced in miniature disposable bottles of 9 ml. Each ampoule is equipped with a special applicator for convenient administration of the drug into the vagina.
The composition of the drug includes such components:
- distilled water;
- hydrolyzed elastin;
- Castor oil;
- glycerol;
- chlorhexidine;
- retinol palmitate;
- sodium hydroxide;
- hermaben;
- sylbion antimuss;
- bacterial lysates.
Each of these ingredients performs a specific function, providing a comprehensive effect on the microflora.
So, chlorhexidine has an antiviral and antibacterial effect. Retinol palmitate relieves obsessive itching and burning. Glycerin has a moisturizing effect. And bacterial strains restore normal microflora.
Instructions for Floragin gel
The tool should be used every day, one bottle. It is best to use the gel before bedtime to prevent the drug from leaking out. If the drug is used as a prophylaxis, the treatment course can be a maximum of a week.
Shake the gel bottle immediately before use. Then, the applicator must be slowly inserted into the vagina and completely squeezed out the contents of the bottle, gently pressing on its bottom. After the procedure, do not rinse the treated area with water.
Gel "Floragin" is undesirable to use when trying to conceive a child. After all, a reduced level of acidity in the vagina negatively affects the activity of sperm, thereby complicating the process.
Do not use this medication as a contraceptive.
Each bottle of gel is designed for single use.
Opinion about the drug
During the administration of potent antibiotics, with various infections, menopause, regular stresses, the normal state of the vaginal microflora is often disturbed. It is with such pathologies that doctors recommend the Floragin gel.
Reviews of women about this drug vary significantly. So, many patients note the high effectiveness of the drug, its rapid effect. Women who use the gel for prophylaxis say that after its use there is no irritation or other unpleasant consequences. The drug allows to achieve a good result in combination with other medicines in the treatment of serious pathologies.
However, most women do not like the high cost of the gel, compared with other similar means. It is the price of the drug, according to patients, is its greatest drawback. The disadvantages of some women also include inconvenience to use. After all, due to too liquid consistency, the agent often leaks out.
Analogs of gel "Floragin"
Today, on the shelves of pharmacies you can find many different drugs that are similar in composition and pharmacological properties. So in the event of any side effects or in the presence of individual contraindications for use, each woman can replace the Floragin gel with a similar product in terms of characteristics. The analogues of this drug are:
- "Lactacid";
- "Vagilak";
- "Ecofemin".
Before replacing the prescribed drug, it is imperative to consult with your doctor.