The drug "Terzhinan" belongs to the category of antimicrobial combined drugs. The medication is used in gynecology locally. A vaginal tablet is available. The medicine has antiprotozoal and antimicrobial effects, exhibits anti-inflammatory and antifungal effects. The drug contains nystatin, neomycin sulfate, prednisone and ternidazole. The latter component is an imidazole derivative.
The substance has an antifungal effect. The mechanism of its activity is based on the inhibition of the synthesis of the constituent element of the membrane of the fungal cell. As a result, there is a change in its properties. Ternidazole also has a trichomonacid effect, is active against anaerobes, gardnerells in particular. Neomycin is a member of the group of aminoglycoside antibiotics. The substance exhibits a bactericidal effect against strains of gram-negative and gram-positive pathogenic microflora. Nystatin is a polyene antibiotic with antifungal activity. This ingredient is highly effective against Candida yeast. The substance has the ability to change the permeability of cell membranes, slow their growth. Prednisolone has a pronounced anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory effect, has an antiexudative effect.
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Instructions for use "Terzhinan" recommends the drug to patients with bacterial, candidal and mixed vaginitis, trichomoniasis of the vagina. The medication is also indicated for the prevention of various conditions provoked by a microflora sensitive to it. In particular, a medicine is prescribed before abortion and childbirth, gynecological operations, after and before the installation of intrauterine contraceptives, diathermocoagulation of the cervix. An agent is prescribed before hysterography.
Side effects and contraindications
Instructions for use "Terzhinan" does not recommend prescribing medication for hypersensitivity to the components. In the prenatal period, the medication is allowed for use from the 2nd trimester. The appropriateness of therapy or prophylaxis during pregnancy or lactation is determined by the doctor. Instructions for use "Terzhinan" warns that at the very beginning of therapy, the occurrence of burning and irritation in the vagina is likely. In some cases, the medication can cause allergies due to hypersensitivity to the components.
The drug "Terzhinan" (tablets). Instructions for use
The medicine is intended for intravaginal administration. The tool is used once, in the evening hours (preferably before bedtime directly). Before administration, it is advisable to hold the drug under water for 20-30 seconds. For convenience, the instructions for use "Terzhinana" recommends that you take a lying or squatting position. On average, the duration of therapy is no more than ten days. With confirmed mycosis, the duration of treatment can be increased to twenty days. Prevention is carried out for six days.
The medicine "Terzhinan". Instructions for use. Price. special instructions
The cost of the medication is within two hundred rubles. After the introduction of the tablet should be in a supine position for at least ten to fifteen minutes. Cases of overdose are not described in practice. With the development of undesirable consequences, you should stop using the medicine and visit a doctor.