"Dalacin" (candles): instruction for use

The drug "Dalatsin" is a representative of the antibiotics of the group of lincosamides. Has a bacteriostatic, overwhelming effect on strains of microorganisms that are sensitive to it. At higher concentrations, it is active against anaerobic bacteria that develop without access to air, and aerobic bacteria that develop only in the presence of air in their environment, including streptococci, mycoplasma, staphylococcus, and others.

It is used in gynecology for local treatment of mucous membranes and skin infections. It is available for external use in the form of gel, vaginal suppositories and cream.
Vaginal suppositories are torpedo-shaped, solid forms of white color with a smooth surface. Used for colpitis, i.e. Inflammatory processes of the vaginal mucosa, as well as bacterial vaginosis.

The medicinal preparation "Dalatsin" (candles), the instruction to which is attached, is introduced into the vagina once before bedtime, in a row within 3 days. After the introduction of suppositories for 3 days, about 30% of the dose received is absorbed into the bloodstream. You can enter as without the help of the applicator, and with the applicator. Each time after use, the applicator must be thoroughly washed with warm water and soap and dried well.

The use of suppositories with other drugs that are also used vaginally (tampons, various creams, suppositories, douching) is undesirable.

During the treatment with "Dalacin" (candles), the instruction does not recommend women to have sex through the use of barrier contraceptives. The fact is that candles contain components that reduce the strength of such products (vaginal diaphragms or condoms).

The drug "Dalacin", the instruction for use indicates this, can be used only when the diagnosis is accurately diagnosed and the sensitivity of the pathogens to infection is determined. For example, in the treatment of colpitis, you must first cure (or exclude) trichomoniasis, chlamydia, genital herpes, candidiasis and gonorrhea, since the use of this drug can only increase the growth of bacteria.

Contraindications for the use of the drug "Dalatsin" (candles) instruction calls it an individual intolerance. Use of the drug in the first trimester of pregnancy is possible if the intended use exceeds the risk for the child.

If a Dalacin (candle) medication is used, the instruction indicates the possible occurrence of some side effects.

Thus, there may be pain in the vagina and small discharge, irritation of the genitals, menstrual irregularities, various vaginal infections. Also, uterine bleeding and pathological births are not excluded.

From the side of the urinary system, dysuria and urinary tract infections, including pyelonephritis, can occur.

Taking medication can be accompanied by pain in the abdomen, a violation of digestion, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting. Sometimes constipation, taste distortion, unpleasant odor from the oral cavity, flatulence are possible.

Often observed dizziness and headache.

Dermal reactions may occur in the form of rashes, itching, erythema and skin candidiasis.

Also, the body as a whole can respond to the use of "Dalatsin" (candles). Feedback from patients who took this drug, talking about possible allergic reactions and malfunctions of the immune system, manifested in the appearance of fungal diseases and bacterial infections, fever, back and side pain, various infections of the upper respiratory tract, nosebleeds.

Overdose of the drug "Dalacin" was not observed. If necessary, you need to carry out symptomatic treatment.

The medicine should be stored at a temperature below 25 ° C, do not freeze, hide from children. The period of use of the drug "Dalacin" (candles) is 3 years.

Leave the drug - only on prescription.