Foaming candles “Patenteks Oval” area vaginal contraceptive intended for topical use producing an antiseptic and spermicidal effect. At body temperature, the suppositories melt and form a foam that spreads evenly throughout the vagina, distributing nonoxynol-9 - the spermicidal active ingredient.
Indications for use
With the help of suppositories carriedvaginal local contraception with irregular sexual activity (when episodic protection is necessary), with an irregular cycle, with the inability to use for any reason oral contraceptives.
Vaginal suppositories have cylindricalshape, a funnel-shaped recess or air rod is allowed. Color - white, blotches on the longitudinal section are absent. One candle contains the active ingredient - nonoxynol-9 - in the amount of 75 mg. The minor components are macrogol 1000 and 1500, bicarbonate and sodium lauryl sulfate, tartaric acid.
Method of use candles "Patenteks Oval"
Reviews report that the use of the drugprovides excellent protection against pregnancy. However, the effectiveness of the tool depends directly on the correctness of its application. Remove the suppository from the blister in the marked place. Before sexual intercourse, it must be deeply inserted into the vagina. Already ten minutes after the injection, the drug is activated. Spermicidal substance during this time is distributed evenly through the vagina, creating a barrier to spermatozoa to enter the uterus. In the case of a long act (longer than one hour), you need to enter another candle. It must be remembered that a new suppository should be administered before each new contact, even if the time between two sexual acts does not exceed one hour.
Reviews speak about good portability by bothdrug partners. Some women note the appearance of a feeling of warmth. In case of violation of the vaginal microflora, burning and itching may occur after applying the “Patenteks Oval” candles. Reviews do not contain information about cases of overdose.
Contraindications
It is necessary to abandon the use of a contraceptive in case of cervical erosion, abnormal development of the genital organs, as well as in case of high sensitivity to the ingredients in the composition.
