One of the most common means for the prevention and treatment of infections of the genital organs during pregnancy are the Hexicon suppositories . According to the manufacturer of the drug, the Hexicon candles are completely harmless and can be used during pregnancy.
The main active substance of the drug is chlorhexidine bigluconate, which acts locally in the vagina, and does not enter the bloodstream, so it does not affect the fetus. As the basis for the suppositories of Gexicon, polyethylene oxide envelops the vaginal mucosa, softens it and removes pathological discharge during pregnancy.
In addition, the drug does not disturb the balance of the vaginal microflora, but it can effectively fight all microorganisms and protozoa that can affect the urogenital tract.
Candles Hexicon used as a preventive and curative against such diseases as:
- ureaplasmosis,
- chlamydia,
- gonorrhea,
- syphilis
- gardnerellez,
- trichomoniasis,
- endocervicitis,
- vaginitis and other infectious and inflammatory diseases of the vagina.
During pregnancy, the candles of the hexicon are also prescribed to restore the vaginal microflora, immediately before childbirth to prepare the birth canal. This drug can also be prescribed after delivery to prevent the development of infectious and inflammatory processes.
How to use Candlesticks for pregnant women?
According to the instructions of the suppository, Gexicon should be administered twice a day during pregnancy. The first time in the morning, the second in the evening. In this case, the candle should be introduced rather deeply. It is best to do this by lying on your back. After setting the candle, it is recommended to lie down for an hour.
The course of treatment with Geksicone is 7-10 days. In the prenatal period, a 5-day course of one candle per day is prescribed. Hexicon can be used as a preventive measure immediately after an unprotected sexual intercourse to protect against possible sexually transmitted diseases. But this candle should be inserted deep into the vagina no later than 2 hours after sexual contact. In a later period, the use of suppositories of the Gecicon will be ineffective, as the pathogens of infection already have time to penetrate the cells of the vaginal mucosa.
In order not to resort to the use of excess medicines during pregnancy, a woman who carries a baby should be sure of the sexual partner and his health.
Features of treatment by Geksikon
Applying candles with Gexicon during pregnancy is allowed at any time. But, since the safety of the drug for fetal development has not been fully tested, it is possible to use this type of vaginal suppository only for the doctor's prescription, which should choose the duration of the course of treatment and the dosage of the medicine.
Candles Hexicon, like other drugs, in some can cause an allergic reaction in the form of rashes, itching, irritation of the vaginal mucosa. If such symptoms occur, the woman should stop using the drug. In addition, care must be taken when taking iodine preparations simultaneously with Gecocon. You can not use other vaginal candles together with Geksikon.
During the course of treatment with Hexicon it is recommended to carry out the toilet only of the external genital organs without the use of intimate hygiene means, since they are able to negate the effect of the drug. Toilet is not necessary for internal sex organs.
Reviews on the treatment of geccocles during pregnancy
Reviews of pregnant women about the use of Gexicon are mostly positive. The drug copes well with the tasks facing it.