Dekalin® VT
Dequalinium Chloride BP 10 mg
Dosage Form: TabletPack Size: 1 X 6's
Composition:
Dekalin® VT Tablet: Each tablet contains Dequalinium Chloride BP 10 mg.
Dequalinium chloride, the active ingredient in Dekalin® VT, belongs to the family of anti-infective and antiseptic drugs. Dequalinium chloride is active against the bacteria which cause bacterial vaginosis. Dekalin® VT is used for the treatment of bacterial vaginosis. It is inserted into the vagina for the treatment of the site of infection.
Indications:
Dekalin® VT vaginal tablets are indicated for the treatment of Bacterial vaginosis The recommended dose is 1 vaginal tablet daily for 6 days.
Dosage & 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. • Dekalin® VT 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. If you have the impression that the effect of Dekalin® VT is too strong or too weak, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Contraindications:
Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients present in medication Ulceration of the vaginal epithelium and the vaginal portion of the cervix. Those who have not yet had their first menstruation, and thus did not reach sexual maturity must not use Dekalin® VT.
Warning & Precautions:
Intravaginal use of soaps, spermicides and vaginal douches (vaginal washes) is not recommended during treatment with Dekalin® VT. Treatment should be stopped during the heavy bleeding period of menstruation and resume afterwards. As with all vaginal infections, unprotected sexual intercourse during treatment with Dekalin® VT is prohibited. To minimize exposure of the newborn to Dequalinium chloride, vaginal tablets should not be used within 12 hours before birth.
Storage Conditions:
Store below 30⁰C & dry place. Keep away from light and out of the reach of children.
Commercial Pack:
Each box contains 6 tablets in 1x6’s Alu-PVC blister strips.