Benatex birth control suppositories are available in blister packs, each containing five vaginal suppositories. One carton pack contains two cell packs of Benatex suppository. The instruction is also located inside.
The composition of one such vaginal suppository includes 18.9 mg of the active substance - benzalkonium chloride.
Candles "Benatex" are a contraceptive local remedy, also having antifungal, antiseptic, antiprotozoal effect. They have an inactivating effect against the Herpes simplex virus.
The instruction informs about Benatex medicinal product candles that the active substance is active against staphylococci, streptococci, as well as gram-negative bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa, gonococci, Escherichia coli, etc.
Also, this drug exhibits bactericidal activity against anaerobic bacteria, mold and fungi. By acting on antibiotic-resistant strains, vaginal suppositories also cause inhibition of staphylococcus plasmocoagulase and hyaluronidase.
The drug Benatex suppository instruction refers to locally acting drugs that women use as a means of preventing an unwanted pregnancy. With their help, pregnancy can be planned. The effect of this drug is that it violates the structure of sperm and, as a result, the fertilization of a woman's egg becomes impossible.
The indications for the use of the Benatex drug (suppository) in general call the need for protection from pregnancy. In particular, suppositories are recommended for women who have reached the so-called reproductive age. In this case, pregnancy protection is implied if it is impossible to use oral contraceptives (tablets) or intrauterine protective equipment.
Also, "Benatex" suppositories are recommended for use in the postpartum period and breastfeeding. It is during such periods that the use of other preservatives can cause certain difficulties. Women who have aborted can also use Benatex Suppositories. The instruction clarifies that the use of these suppositories is justified in cases where sexual life is not regular, but sexual contacts are periodic.
Contraindications to the use of the drug Benatex candles, the instruction calls the following:
- Colpitis of the vagina.
- Irritations, ulcerations of the genital mucosa.
- Allergies to the active substance of the Benatex vaginal suppository.
Among the side effects of the use of these vaginal suppositories, allergies seen in some cases can be distinguished.
Benatex Precautions.
A thorough study of the attached instructions for use is necessary.
If these suppositories were used, then after sexual intercourse, one should not rush with rinsing with water or special solutions of the vagina, in order to avoid a decrease in the contraceptive effect.
The parallel use of other vaginal products can reduce the protective properties of Benatex suppositories. For pregnant women, this drug is suitable as an antiseptic, and breastfeeding and as an antiseptic, and protection against pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections.
How to use Benatex suppositories? In the supine position, freed from the contour packaging, the candle is inserted deeper into the vagina. The procedure is carried out before sexual intercourse, in five minutes. In case of repeated sexual intercourse, a new Benatex suppository should be introduced.