Femilex - Instructions, Use During Pregnancy, Price, Reviews, Analogues

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Femilex

Femileks: instructions for use and reviews

1. 1. Release form and composition
2. 2. Pharmacological properties
3. 3. Indications for use
4. 4. Contraindications
5. 5. Method of application and dosage
6. 6. Side effects
7. 7. Overdose
8. 8. Special instructions
9. 9. Application during pregnancy and lactation
10. 10. Use in childhood
11. 11. Drug interactions
12. 12. Analogs
13. 13. Terms and conditions of storage
14. 14. Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
15. 15. Reviews
16. 16. Price in pharmacies

Latin name: Femilex

ATX code: G01AD01

Active ingredient: Lactic acid (Lactic acid)

Manufacturer: NIZHFARM (Russia)

Description and photo update: 2018-22-10

Prices in pharmacies: from 338 rubles.

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Femilex is an antiseptic preparation for topical use.

Release form and composition

Dosage form - vaginal suppositories: torpedo-shaped, white with a yellow tint or white, marbling of the surface is permissible (5 pcs. In a blister strip, 1 or 2 packs in a cardboard box).

1 suppository contains:

• active substance: lactic acid - 0.1 g;
• auxiliary components: base for suppositories - macrogol 400 (polyethylene oxide 400), macrogol 1500 (polyethylene oxide 1500).

Pharmacological properties

Pharmacodynamics

Femilex regulates the balance of the vaginal microflora.

Lactic acid is a natural waste product of lactic acid bacteria of the vagina, it allows maintaining the acidity of 3.5-4.5 vaginal secretions.

The clinical action of suppositories is aimed at restoring and maintaining normal levels of acidity and vaginal flora, lactic acid helps to suppress the growth of acid-sensitive, opportunistic and pathogenic flora.

In vaginal infections, lactic acid provides an acid reserve, which is necessary to correct the resulting shift in the acidity of the vaginal secretion to the alkaline side. The drug enhances the natural defenses of the vagina against genital infections.

Indications for use

• violation of microflora and the level of acidity of the vagina - monotherapy;
• bacterial vaginosis - as part of complex therapy.

Contraindications

• vulvovaginal candidiasis;
• age up to 18 years;
• hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.

Femilex is also contraindicated during pregnancy and lactation.

Instructions for the use of Femilex: method and dosage

Suppositories are intended for intravaginal use.

To inject the drug, you must lie on your back, slightly bend your knees and insert the suppository into the vagina.

Recommended dosage: 1 pc. Once a day, the duration of the course of treatment is 10 days.

Side effects

According to the instructions, Femilex can cause itching, the development of allergic reactions, in rare cases - a burning sensation in the vagina, which disappears only after the drug is discontinued.

Overdose

Overdose symptoms have not been established.

special instructions

In the event of burning and itching at the injection site, an examination is required for a fungal infection of the vagina.

Application during pregnancy and lactation

You can not prescribe Femilex during pregnancy and during breastfeeding.

Pediatric use

The use of the drug under the age of 18 is contraindicated.

Drug interactions

The interaction of Femilex with other substances / preparations has not been established.

Analogs

Femileks analogs are: Gynoflor, Lactagel, Liveo Intim, Ketodin.

Terms and conditions of storage

Store at temperatures up to 25 ° C. Keep out of the reach of children.

Shelf life is 2 years.

Terms of dispensing from pharmacies

Dispensed by prescription.

Reviews about Femilex

Reviews about Femilex are mostly positive, the naturalness of the drug, its effectiveness, long-term action, and the absence of side effects are noted.

A few reviews describe a burning sensation and discomfort when using suppositories, as well as their leakage after use. Many patients are unhappy with the high cost of the drug.

Femilex price in pharmacies

The price for a Femilex pack containing 10 suppositories is about 610 rubles.

Femilex: prices in online pharmacies

Drug name Price Pharmacy

Femilex 100 mg vaginal suppositories 5 pcs. 338 r Buy

Femilex vaginal suppositories. 100mg 5 pcs. 416 RUB Buy

Femilex 100 mg vaginal suppositories 10 pcs. 557 r Buy

Femilex vaginal suppositories. 100mg 10 pcs. 691 r Buy

Maria Kulkes Medical journalist About the author

Education: First Moscow State Medical University named after I. M. Sechenov, specialty "General Medicine".

Information about the drug is generalized, provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the official instructions. Self-medication is hazardous to health!