Pharmatex - is a means of contraception for local use. It comes in the form of ointments, which has a spermicidal and antiseptic effect. The active ingredient in Farmateksa is benzalkonium chloride. This chemical compound has the potential to destroy the membranes of spermatozoa and thus prevent fertilization. Ointment farmateks greatly reduces the risk of unwanted pregnancy, but does not eliminate it completely.

Due to its antiseptic properties farmateks provides some protection against micro-organisms which cause these diseases, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), like gonorrhea, chlamydia, trichomoniasis Trichomoniasis - why it is not worth it to treat yourself?   and genital herpes, but it is less reliable than a condom. Besides, farmateks can not protect against the more dangerous STDs such as syphilis and human immunodeficiency virus.

Pharmatex not upset the balance of vaginal flora, and has no effect on the hormones of women.

Indications

Farmateks recommended to use the ointment in the following cases:

• The presence of temporary or absolute contraindications to the use of combined oral contraceptives Oral contraceptives - something to be feared at their reception?   or intrauterine devices;
• The patient need contraception immediately after birth, during breastfeeding, and after an abortion;
• The patient is required harmless contraception during perimenopause;
• The woman forgot to take the time to combined oral contraceptives, and to her for some time need to use additional means of contraception.

In addition, farmateks can use women, who rarely have sex, and therefore do not wish to constantly take contraceptives.

Contraindications

Pharmatex contraindicated in the presence of the following offenses:

• Mental disorders, due to which the patient alone can not properly use the ointment;
• Hypersensitivity or allergic to any ingredients ointments;
• Diseases that cause inflammation of the vagina;
• Diseases that cause ulcers or irritation of the vagina and uterus.

How to use farmateks

Ointment should enter the vagina with a special applicator, lying on his back. Regardless of whether you use the applicator or not (some women prefer to apply the ointment with your fingers), before use Farmateksa you must wash your hands thoroughly with warm water and soap. Ointment takes effect immediately after application.

The applicator ointment first attached to the opening of the tube, then fill it to the mark (be careful that the cream did not get air bubbles), the applicator is introduced as deeply as possible into the vagina and slowly push the plunger until it stops. Farmateksa protective effect persists for ten hours, but before every new sex act ointment must be entered again.

Safety measures

Before farmateks use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding Breastfeeding: notes , Be sure to consult with your doctor.

When using Farmateksa not recommended to wash and especially do douching for at least four hours after intercourse; Soap dramatically reduces the effectiveness of a spermicide, and the chance of pregnancy increases.

If you use any vaginal ointment or suppository before applying Farmateksa strongly recommended to consult a doctor.

Remember that the ointment farmateks - not the most reliable means of contraception and protection from sexually transmitted diseases. It can be used either in combination with other contraceptives, or during periods when the probability of pregnancy is reduced by virtue of premenopausal age or other reasons, and provided that you are confident in the health of your partner.

Side effects

When used correctly farmateks rarely causes any side effects. Immediately after the introduction of an ointment woman may feel a slight tingling sensation, which disappears almost immediately. However, some people farmateks can cause allergic reactions, which are signs of irritation of the vagina and, sometimes, external genitals, itching and slight redness of the vulva. When the patient stops using farmateks, these symptoms usually pass quickly. If the itching and other symptoms of an allergic reaction are stored for a few days, consult a doctor.

Drug Interactions

Pharmatex may interact with some drugs that are administered vaginally; a decision on whether they can be used in conjunction with farmateks must take a doctor. Some intravaginal drugs can decrease the effectiveness of spermicides, so be sure to consult a doctor is needed.

Additional Information

Do not let us use their tube farmateks of others. Do not use ointment farmateks for any purpose other than the prevention of pregnancy. Farmateks Keep out of the reach of children.

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