What is Pharmatex?

Pharmatex contains the main ingredient Benzalkonium chloride with the role of spermicide, has a contraceptive effect. In addition, Pharmatex is also considered an antiseptic. The following article will provide more information on how to use the drug safely.

Benzalkonium chloride contained in Pharmatex birth control pills has the ability to disrupt the membrane of sperm . The process of killing sperm will be divided into two stages: First is to destroy the tail of the sperm and then to the head. Therefore, the egg cannot be fertilized because the sperm has been damaged. The drug is clinically evaluated according to the Pearl index with a value of less than 1 if used as directed. Failures are often due to improper use of the medication or forgetting to take the medication.
Theoretically, the effectiveness of Pharmatex can reach 100% because when the active ingredient is present, sperm cannot survive. However, the effectiveness depends on whether the user uses it correctly or not.
In addition, Benzalkonium chloride contains antibacterial role to prevent some pathogens that cause sexually transmitted diseases such as: Gonocoque, Herpes virus type 2, Chlamydiae, HIV, Staphylococcus aureus, Trichomonas vaginalis. However, the drug has no effect on Mycoplasma and is weakly effective on Treponema pallidum, Gardnerella vaginalis, Haemophilus ducreyi Candida albicans.
The route of absorption of Benzalkonium chloride is mainly on the wall of the vagina and not through the vaginal mucosa. The drug is then excreted in the urine or washed with clean water.

Pharmatex helps to prevent pregnancy in place with the effect of reducing the possibility of conception many times but not completely guaranteed. When users of Pharmatex should use it exactly as directed, the drug will be more effective. In particular, Pharmatex is suitable for women in the childbearing period with cases such as:
There are temporary or permanent contraindications in taking oral contraceptives or placing an IUD. After giving birth, are breastfeeding or during perimenopause. Use an additional method of birth control. In case you are using oral contraceptives but miss 1 pill or take it late, you should take additional Pharmatex for the remaining days of the cycle. In addition, additional methods such as an IUD or diaphragm may be used, especially for those who are taking medications that may reduce the contraceptive effectiveness of these methods, such as: use non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

Before using Pharmatex, it is necessary to moisten the tablet and place it deep into the vagina 10 minutes before intercourse. The drug effect lasts for about 3 hours. After intercourse, you can clean the outside and after at least 2 hours, you can douche the vagina.
Effective use of Pharmatex drugs depends largely on how to use and adhere to the dosage in the user. Therefore, there are a few things to keep in mind:
Before each intercourse, the pill should be inserted deep into the vagina regardless of the stage of the menstrual cycle. Place the medicine in a lying position to ensure that it is inserted deep into the vagina. After 8 to 10 minutes of placing the drug Pharmatex, the drug is completely dissolved and the active ingredients are released deep into the vagina. If there is repeated intercourse, a second pill should be placed. Do not douche or use soap before applying the medicine or after having intercourse as this will make the medicine less effective. After intercourse is allowed only external washing. When lesions appear after taking the drug, the drug should be stopped immediately. If it is necessary to use other drugs by the vaginal route, treatment must be discontinued before a new drug can be started. If you are taking vaginal medications, you must wait until you stop taking them before you can use the Pharmatex pill. The drug can be used in nursing women because the active ingredient Benzalkonium does not enter the bloodstream and is not excreted in breast milk. Pharmatex should not be used in combination with other drugs used in the vagina because it may reduce the effectiveness of topical spermicide to prevent pregnancy. Also, do not wash your vagina with soap before or after intercourse, even in a small amount.