Hexoral Sore Throat Spray is an aerosol that contains a colorless mixture with menthol flavor. The functioning substance of the aerosol is a strong antiseptic hexetidine, which can help treat diseases of the larynx, fighting the main cause of the pathology - infection. There is also "Hexoral" in lozenges. In order to remove unpleasant feelings and cure an unhealthy throat, one should irrigate the oropharynx of adults and children from 3 years old 2 times a day after meals. If necessary, a medication can be used and more. But often it is confused with candles for the treatment of vaginal infections "Hexicon". Although these are completely different drugs, with different active ingredients.
What is a Hexicon?
It is important for every woman to find a safe remedy that would be effective for the treatment and prevention of a wide variety of genital infections. The main thing is that the use of the drug does not harm the microflora, and it can also be used when carrying pregnancy and breastfeeding. Partially of the aforementioned requirements correspond to the popular Hexicon suppositories, which most effectively cope with various sexually transmitted infections. The photo shows the Hexoral spray (the Hexicon candles are always confused with it).
Pharmacological effects of the drug
"Hexicon" contains a fairly powerful chlorhexidine bigluconate - an effective antiseptic. He, in turn, is active against gram-positive and gram-negative protozoa bacteria. It is noteworthy that this drug makes it possible to cure infections caused by Chlamydia, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Gardnerella vaginalis, Trichomonas vaginalis, Treponema pallidum, as well as Ureaplasma spp.
But, as doctors note, certain strains may be insensitive to the active substance chlorhexidine. "Hexicon" as carefully as possible affects the vaginal microflora. Acid-resistant species of fungi, bacteria can also be resistant to this drug. In the presence of blood and a large amount of pus, Hexicon candles may have reduced activity and effectiveness.
Indications for use
Many talk about what are called vaginal suppositories "Hexoral." Instructions for use indicate that this tool is used for ENT diseases. And the candles are called "Hexicon". They are used in the following cases:
- Prevention of various infectious processes of the female genital organs: chlamydia, gonorrhea, ureaplasmosis, syphilis and trichomoniasis.
- Elimination of burning, intimate secretions, as well as itching.
- Preventive gynecological treatment before delivery, upcoming abortions or pelvic surgery. This group also includes small operations: hysterosalpingography, the introduction of contraceptives into the uterus, as well as diathermocoagulation of the uterine neck.
- Influence on the root cause of the disease, the destruction of pathogenic bacteria.
- Treatment of chronic, acute exo- and endocervicitis, as well as trichomonas vaginitis, nonspecific and mixed origin.
- Preservation of useful intimate flora, protection against relapses of exacerbations.
- Local effects on the focus of inflammation and infection, which does not adversely affect the developing fetus.
Mode of application
The candle must be inserted in a lying position inside the vagina, do not rise from the bed for about 15-20 minutes. For treatment, take 1 candle in the morning and evening for 7-10 days. For prophylactic purposes, the gynecologist usually prescribes 1 suppository every 2-2.5 hours after sexual contact.
In order to avoid repeated exacerbations of unpleasant sexual diseases, it is necessary to follow the optimal frequency of use, as well as be sure to completely undergo a course of treatment.
The course of therapy is usually 7-10 days.
Rules for using candles
Since the Hexoral candles are not used in gynecology (there are no candles with the same name at all), consider a real drug. "Hexicon" in the form of candles should be entered deep into the vagina with clean hands, without long nails, preferably before bedtime. It is not recommended to begin treatment with menstruation, if it began in the middle of the course, do not interrupt it! At elevated temperatures, the bactericidal effect of "Hexicon" will be significantly enhanced.
It is important that when treating with candles, there is no need to avoid labor, transport management, as well as increased mental stress. This is ideal for pregnant women and women who are breastfeeding, which allows you to quickly and effectively eliminate the signs of various genital infections and vaginal secretions.
Warning
It is worth noting that the "Hexicon" in the form of candles does not allow you to get rid of thrush, it can even aggravate the signs of the disease. As noted above, chlorhexidine does not suppress the fungus that causes thrush, it simply neutralizes some types of bacteria that enter the vaginal microflora, allowing thrush to further disturb this microflora.
Drug Interactions
These candles should not be used in combination with iodine preparations. In addition, it is not recommended to use "Hexicon" in combination with soaps that contain an anionic group - sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, saponins and sodium lauryl sulfate.
Side effects
In general, the use of suppositories is well tolerated by the woman’s body, only occasionally causing side effects. So, side effects are manifested by a pronounced allergy to the skin, accompanied by itching, swelling and a rash.
In addition, some patients may experience local reactions, represented by irritation and itching in the place where the candle comes in contact with the body. When used locally, dry skin, dermatitis, photosensitivity, and taste disturbance may occur.
It is noteworthy that the above anomalies will disappear after stopping the medication almost immediately, and some side effects (burning and redness) will cease to bother the woman a few minutes after the candle is administered.
Total
Given the safety of vaginal suppositories ("Hexoral" is a completely different drug), a gynecologist should prescribe the medicine, especially during gestation. Every woman should undergo a medical examination in a timely manner, monitoring the condition of the genitals. Yes, during pregnancy, it is better to refrain from taking certain medications, but it has been proven that Geksikon does not negatively affect the fetus.