Neo Tergynan is a medicine used to treat vaginitis caused by many different reasons. To ensure effective treatment and avoid side effects, patients need to follow the instructions of doctors and pharmacists.
1. Uses of Neo Tergynan
Neo Tergynan is used in the treatment of vaginitis caused by sensitive pathogens and non-specific vaginitis. Neo Tergynan contains Metronidazole 500mg and neomycin sulfate 65,000IU.n, Nystatin 100,000IU, along with many excipients such as wheat starch, talc powder, and microcrystalline cellulose... provides anti-infective effects of nitroimidazole family, antibacterial antibiotics, drugs belonging to the aminoglycoside family and polyene fungicides mainly against Candida fungus.
Patients who are hypersensitive to the ingredients of the drug should not use the drug. In addition, Neo Tergynan should not be used simultaneously with Disulfiram or spermicides.
2. How to use Neo Tergynan
Neo-Tergynan is prepared for vaginal use. Patients need to read the instructions carefully before use:
- Step 1: Moisten the tablet; dip the tablet in water for 20-30 seconds before inserting it into the vagina.
- Step 2: Insert the insoluble Neo Tergynan into the vagina and stay in a lying position for 15 minutes after inserting the tablet.
3. Dosage of Neo Tergynan
In cases of patients with vaginitis caused by sensitive pathogens and non-specific vaginitis, we can take Neo Tergynan following this dosage:
- Use one vaginal tablet 1-2 times/day.
- Use the medication for 10 consecutive days.
In addition, depending on their specific condition, patients may be prescribed a combination of oral medications to achieve the best treatment effect.
If you forget to take a dose, insert the medicine as soon as you remember. If the missed dose is close to the next dose, you should skip the missed dose and take the next dose as usual. Do not double the dose.
4. Side effects of Neo Tergynan
When inserting Neo Tergynan that does not dissolve into the vagina, the patient will experience side effects with rare symptoms such as stomach and intestinal disorders, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea, and epigastric cramps. Some people will have allergic symptoms, hives, hot flashes, glossitis, dry mouth, headache, and dizziness.
Patients should also pay attention when using Neo Tergynan at high doses, or prolonged treatment can cause moderate leukopenia, peripheral neuropathy, and reddish-brown urine. These side effects can be cured when stopping treatment with Neo Tergynan.
5. Precautions when using Neo Tergynan
Patients using Neo Tergynan need to pay attention to these during treatment:
- A test should be performed to check the white blood cell count, especially in people who have had blood disorders or have been treated with high doses for a long time.
- Metronidazole, an ingredient in Neo Tergynan, can give false positive results in the Treponema pallidum fixation test (Nelson test).
- Note that Metronidazole should not be used for > 10 days and should not be repeated > 2-3 times/year.
- Patients should stop treatment if they are not tolerated locally, have allergic reactions, or have symptoms such as confusion, mental illness, dizziness, and loss of motor coordination.
- Do not use alcohol, alcoholic beverages, or stimulants while using Neo Tergynan vaginal tablets.
- Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not use Neo Tergynan.
Neo Tergynan should not be used in combination with spermicides, alcohol, or Disulfiram. In addition, caution should be exercised when combined with the following:
- Oral anticoagulants (warfarin) because of the risk of increasing the effects of oral anticoagulants and the risk of bleeding.
- 5-Fluorouracil: because it can increase the toxicity of 5-FU by reducing the clearance of Neo Tergynan.
Neo Tergynan should be stored out of reach of children in a cool, dry place with the best temperature below 30 degrees.
The above is specific detailed information about Neo Tergynan. Using the correct indication will help patients achieve effective treatment and avoid unwanted side effects.
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