Indications:
Dequalinium chloride, the active ingredient in Fluomizin, belongs to the family of anti-infective and antiseptic drugs. Dequalinium chloride is active against the bacteria which cause bacterial vaginosis. Fluomizin is used for the treatment of bacterial vaginosis. It is inserted into the vagina for treatment at the site of infection.
Dosage:
- Adult: The recommended dose is 1 vaginal tablet daily for 6 days.
- Children and adolescents: There is insufficient experience of the use of Fluomizin in children and adolescents under 18 years of age.
- Women above 55 years and elderly: There is insufficient experience of the use of Fluomizin in women above 55 years.
Administration:
- Use every evening before bed.
- Wash your hands before opening the blister pack.
- Lie down in a reclining position with the legs slightly bent. Insert one vaginal tablet deeply into the vagina.
- You should stop the treatment during the heavy bleeding period of your menstruation and resume afterwards.
- Do not stop treatment early, even if you no longer have any discomfort (e.g. itching, discharge, smell). A treatment of less than 6 days may result in your symptoms returning.
- Dequalinium contains ingredients which do not dissolve completely, and the remains of the tablet are occasionally found in the underwear. This won’t affect the effectiveness of the treatment. The tablet will not stain your underwear but for your own comfort you can use a sanitary towel or panty liner.
- If your vagina is dry, the vaginal tablet might not dissolve and be discharged as an intact tablet. As a consequence, the treatment is not optimal. In this case the vaginal tablet can be moistened with a drop of water before insertion.
Side Effects:
Sometimes the symptoms of vaginal infections (such as itching, burning and discharge) can get worse at the beginning of the treatment, before they start to get better. You should continue with the treatment, but if the complaints persist see your doctor for advice as soon as possible. Common side effects are Vaginal discharge; vaginal itching or vaginal burning; Vaginal yeast infection (thrush).