InVag vaginal hard capsules. Each capsule contains not less than 109 CFU of lactic acid bacteria. The preparation is used in women to restore or replenish the bacterial flora and maintain the correct pH of the vagina.
In addition, the medicine contains: skimmed milk powder, sucrose, sodium L-glutamate, mannitol, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, and capsule ingredients: gelatin and titanium dioxide.
to prevent infections of the genitourinary system: during and after treatment with antibiotics and other antibacterial, antiseptic and antifungal agents,
during menopause and after childbirth,
prophylactically in all situations in which the balance of the vaginal flora is disturbed (e.g. improper hygiene habits, contraception),
supportively in the treatment of vaginal inflammation (vaginal infections), during and after treatment with antibiotics, other antibacterial and / or antifungal agents (including vaginal discharge).
Store in a refrigerator (2 ° C - 8 ° C).
The product is available only for personal collection at the New Pharmacy Online Pharmacy (ul. Zwycięstwa 10A, 15-703 Białystok) due to the need to store it in the fridge.
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Package leaflet: information for the patient
inVag
Vaginal capsules, hard
Not less than 109 CFU * of lactic acid bacteria: 25% Lactobacillus fermentum 57A,
25% Lactobacillus plantarum 57B, 50% Lactobacillus gasseri 57C
* CFU (Colony Forming Unit) - colony forming unit.
Read this leaflet carefully before taking this medicine because it contains
important information for the patient.
Always use this medicine exactly as described in this package leaflet or as prescribed
doctor or pharmacist.
- Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
- If you need advice or additional information, please ask your pharmacist.
- If you get any side effects, including any side effects
not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist. See point 4.
- If after 7 days there is no improvement or the patient feels worse, you should contact the doctor
doctor.
What is in this leaflet
1. What is inVag and what it is used for
2. What you need to know before you use inVag
3. How to use inVag
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store inVag
6. Package Contents and Other Information
1. What is inVag and what it is used for
The active substance of inVag is live lactic acid bacteria: Lactobacillus fermentum 57A,
Lactobacillus plantarum 57B, Lactobacillus gasseri 57C.
The drug is used in women to restore or supplement the vaginal flora and maintain it
proper vaginal pH. InVag works by maintaining the microbiological balance in
genitourinary system and preventing the development of infections.
It has been proven in a clinical trial that inVag is safe and the bacteria it contains
colonize the vaginal epithelium.
Probiotic products containing live Lactobacillus bacteria are recommended to be used in the case of
disorders of the vaginal flora, which occur, for example, during the use of antibiotics,
hormonal changes, stress or inadequate sexual and hygienic habits.
If after 7 days there is no improvement or the patient feels worse, see a doctor.
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Intended use
inVag is used in women to restore or supplement the vaginal flora and maintain it
proper vaginal pH.
The drug is recommended to be used:
- to prevent infections of the genitourinary system:
- during and after treatment with antibiotics and other antibacterial drugs, and
anti-thrombotic and anti-fungal,
- during the climacteric period and after the puerperium,
- prophylactically in all situations where the balance of the vaginal flora is disturbed
(e.g. improper hygiene habits, contraception),
- as an adjunct in the treatment of inflammation of the vagina (vaginal infections), during and after treatment
antibiotics, other antibacterial and / or antifungal medicines (including
when treating vaginal discharge).
2. What you need to know before you use inVag
Do not use inVag
- if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to lactic acid bacteria: Lactobacillus
fermentum 57A, Lactobacillus plantarum 57B, Lactobacillus gasseri 57C or any of the
other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).
Warnings and Precautions
- take special care with inVag if you have severe problems
disturbance of the immune system. In this case, it is necessary to use inVag before using inVag
consult a doctor.
Other medicines and inVag
InVag can be used during treatment with norfloxacin, nalidixic acid or
metronidazole, since the resistance of the inVag strains to these substances has been confirmed.
The effect of inVag may be less effective when used together with
sulfamethoxazole and / or nonoxynol-9 spermicides.
InVag may be ineffective with drugs such as penicillin, ampicillin,
gentamicin, clindamycin, chloramphenicol and tetracycline as inVag strains
are sensitive to these substances.
Vitamin B - complex administered orally and vaginally administered estrogens have a positive effect on
multiplication of Lactobacillus and vaginal colonization.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist about all the medicines you are taking
now or recently, and about medicines you plan to take.
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Pregnancy and breastfeeding
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have
child, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
Driving vehicles and operating machinery
The use of inVag does not affect the ability to drive or operate machinery
mechanical.
3. How to use inVag
1 capsule overnight for a week. The capsule should be inserted deep in the vagina respecting the rules
personal hygiene. If necessary, the treatment can be repeated, but after consulting a doctor.
If you have any doubts about the use of this medicine, ask
doctor or pharmacist.
Use in children
inVag is not recommended for use in children due to a lack of data on safety and
effectiveness.
If you use more inVag than you should
The higher dose of the drug does not pose any risk to the patient.
If you forget to use inVag
If you have forgotten to use inVag, just take the next dose at the usual time. You shouldn't
take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
If you stop using inVag
If you have any further questions about the use of this medicine, ask
doctor or pharmacist.
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
In a clinical trial conducted in adult women, no severe cases were observed
side effects. Other mild to moderate adverse events were identified
with equal frequency in the control group and in the inVag group. The union of these
Drug-related adverse events were most often assessed as unlikely or
likely.
Common (affects 1 to 10 users in 100);
The following side effects were commonly reported in the clinical trial, i.e. in 1 - 10 patients in 100:
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- discharge, itching, burning sensation, pain in the lower abdomen, spotting, swelling and redness of the labia,
redness on the cervix (determined by a gynecologist),
- frequent urination, urge to urinate
- cold
- headache
Reporting side effects
If you get any side effects, this includes any side effects not listed in
in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist or nurse. Side effects
can be reported directly to the Department of Monitoring Adverse Product Effects
Medicinal Products Office for Registration of Medicinal Products, Medical Devices and Products
Biocidal products: Al. Jerozolimskie 181C, 02-222 Warsaw, phone: 22 49-21-301, fax: 22 49-21-309, page
website: https://smz.ezdrowie.gov.pl.
Side effects can also be reported to the Marketing Authorization Holder.
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information about
the safety of the drug.
5. How to store inVag
Store in a refrigerator (2 ° C to 8 ° C).
Keep the drug out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton or blister.
The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. You should ask
pharmacist how to throw away medicines no longer needed. Such behavior will help to protect the environment.
6. Package Contents and Other Information
What inVag contains
The active substance of the drug is live lactic acid bacteria: 25% Lactobacillus fermentum 57A,
25% Lactobacillus plantarum 57B, 50% Lactobacillus gasseri 57C, in an amount not less than 109 CFU * per
capsule.
* CFU (Colony Forming Unit) - colony forming unit.
The other ingredients are: skimmed milk powder, sucrose, sodium L-glutamate, mannitol, lactose
monohydrate, magnesium stearate, and in the capsule shell: hypromellose.
What inVag looks like and contents of the pack
InVag are hard, clear, powder-filled capsules. inVag is available
in the following pack sizes:
- 1 aluminum / PVC / PE / PVDC foil blister, 7 capsules each, packed in a cardboard box,
- 2 Al / PVC / PE / PVDC foil blisters of 7 capsules each, packed