Dermasim VT Vaginal Tablet
Clotrimazole Vaginal prep
500mg
ACI Limited
| Pack size | 1's pack |
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| Retail Price | 60.41 AED |
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Indications
Dermasim VT Vaginal Tablet is used for:
Vaginal itching, burning and discharge associated with recurrent vaginal yeast infections Vulvovaginal candidiasis (Vagonal thrush).
Adult Dose
Adult:
Vaginal prep
Vulvovaginal candidiasis:
Clotrimazole VT 100 & 200- First infections: In general, a 3-day treatment is sufficient for Candida vaginitis.
On 3 consecutive nights, Clotrimazole VT 100 or 1 Clotrimazole VT 200 are inserted as deeply as possible into the vagina.
This is best achieved when lying on one’s back with the knees slightly bent.
Re-infections: In general, a 6-day treatment is sufficient. This also applies to mixed infections with the above-mentioned causative organisms.
On six consecutive nights, 1 Clotrimazole VT 100 is inserted as deeply as possible into the vagina.
If necessary, 2 Clotrimazole VT 100 (1 in the morning and 1 in the evening) or 1 Clotrimazole VT 200 daily can be used for 6-12 days.
Treatment should be timed so as to avoid the menstrual period and be finished before the onset of menstruation. To avoid re-infection, the partner should undergo local treatment with Clotrimazole Cream at the same time.
Clotrimazole VT 500- Single dose, complete treatment with one vaginal tablet.
The tablet should be inserted as deeply as possible in to the vagina.
This is best achieved when lying on one’s back with the knees slightly bent. It is recommended that the treatment should be timed so as to avoid the menstrual period.
For prevention of re-infection, the partner should be treated locally with Clotrimazole Cream at the same time.
Child Dose
Renal Dose
Administration
Pull out plunger until it stops. Place a vaginal tablet into the applicator
Insert applicator containing the tablet carefully as deeply as possible into the vagina (best lying on your back)
Push plunger until it stops, there by depositing the tablet into the vagina. Remove the applicator
After use, remove plunger completely by pulling it out of the applicator
Then wash it in warm (not boiling) soapy water, rinse and dry carefully
Contra Indications
Hypersensitivity.
Precautions
Avoid contact with the eyes upon topical application.
Childn <3 yrs.
Pregnancy, lactation.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Pregnancy
Small amounts of imidazoles may be absorbed systemically following vaginal administration
Lactation
Excretion in milk is unknown; use with caution
Interactions
Antagonism with polyene antibiotics.
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Clotrimazole Vaginal prep :
>10%
Abnormal LFTs
1-10%
Mild burning, irritation, stinging to skin or vaginal area
Abdominal pain, discomfort
genital peeling
oedema
paraesthesia
pelvic pain
skin reactions
vaginal haemorrhage
Mechanism of Action
Clotrimazole is a broad-spectrum antifungal which binds to phospholipids in the cell membrane altering cell wall permeability causing a loss in essential intracellular elements.
Note
Dermasim VT 500mg Vaginal Tablet manufactured by ACI Limited. Its generic name is Clotrimazole Vaginal prep. Dermasim VT is availble in Bangladesh.
Farmaco BD drug index information on Dermasim VT Vaginal Tablet is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.