Fentinox VC 2% w/w (Vaginal Cream)

30 gm tube: ৳ 195.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Fenticonazole nitrate
Company Opsonin pharma ltd

Indications

  • Treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis
  • Treatment of trichomoniasis
  • Treatment of mixed vaginal infections caused by Candida Albicans and Trichomonas vaginalis

Pharmacology

  • Broad-spectrum antimycotic agent
  • Activity against dermatophytes and yeasts
  • Exhibits antibacterial action
  • Antiparasitic action against Trichomonas vaginalis
  • Ideal topical alternative to multi-agent treatment of mixed infections

Dosage

  • Fenticonazole vaginal cream: Route of application is intravaginal for adults
  • Fenticonazole vaginal cream: Administer one applicator full (about 5 gm) in the morning and evening for three days
  • Fenticonazole vaginal tablet: Administration for Trichomonas or mixed vaginal infections
  • Fenticonazole vaginal tablet: Administration for Candida albicans infections

Administration

  • Screwing the applicator onto the tube for cream application
  • Squeezing the tube gently to fill the applicator
  • Inserting the applicator into the vagina as deeply as possible and pushing the piston to penetrate cream completely
  • Placing a vaginal tablet into the applicator for tablet application
  • Inserting applicator containing the tablet carefully as deeply as possible into the vagina

Interaction

  • Not investigated for interactions with other drugs

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to Fenticonazole or any component of the formulation

Side Effects

  • Slight transient burning after intravaginal administration
  • Prolonged topical application may cause sensitisation reactions
  • Mild and transient erythematous reactions reported

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Should not be used during pregnancy or lactation without physician's advice

Precautions & Warnings

  • Not to be used in conjunction with barrier contraceptives
  • Discontinue treatment in case of hypersensitivity reaction or development of resistant organisms

Use in Special Populations

  • Not recommended for use in children

Overdose Effects

  • Unlikely due to low systemic absorption after vaginal application

Therapeutic Class

  • Topical Antifungal preparations

Storage Conditions

  • Protect from light and moisture
  • Keep below 30°C temperature
  • Do not freeze
  • Keep out of the reach of children

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