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Lactobacillus

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Bacterial infection in vagina
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Molecule Description

Lactobacillus is used for bacterial infections of the vagina. It maintains the pH and normal bacterial flora of the vagina and improves the symptoms related to infection of the vagina. It contains probiotic bacterial flora named Lactobacillus Brevis, Lactobacillus salivarius and Lactobacillus Plantarum. This medicine is to be inserted into the vagina and not be taken orally. Use according to the doctor's advice only. Inform your doctor if you are using other vaginal antibiotics. There are no common side effects with the use of this medicine. If you experience any abnormal symptoms, contact your doctor immediately.

Uses

  • It is used in the treatment of bacterial infection of the vagina called bacterial vaginosis.
  • It improves the symptoms of bacterial vaginosis like abnormal vaginal discharge, burning sensation while urination and itching.

Contraindications

When should one not use Lactobacillus

  • If you are allergic to Lactobacillus or any of the content of this medicine.

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug are:

  • No data are available about the side effects of this medicine. If you experience any abnormal symptoms, contact your doctor immediately.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Pregnancy

No side effects have been noted while using this medicine in pregnant women. Take the doctor's advice before using it if you are pregnant or planning to have a baby.

Breast Feeding

Breast Feeding

No side effects have been noted while using this medicine in breastfeeding women. Take the doctor's advice before using it if you are breastfeeding your baby.

Driving

Driving

Yes, this medicine does not affect your ability to drive.

Alcohol

Alcohol

There is no known interaction with alcohol along with this medicine. However, it is important to consult your physician if you have a habit of regular drinking.

Other General Warnings

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
  • Do not use the medicine if the package is broken.
  • Avoid douching during treatment.
  • Do not take this medicine orally.
  • Do not use vaginal antibiotics during the treatment.
  • Consult your doctor if you are using a condom or any other barrier method of contraception.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Normally vaginal pH helps in preventing bacteria to invade and thus protects from various infections. When there is an imbalance of pH due to alteration in the normal bacterial flora of the vagina, pathogenic (harmful) bacteria invade and produces vaginal infection. This medicine contains various forms of Lactobacillus. They are normal bacterial flora and helps in maintaining the normal vaginal pH. This medicine improves the local immune system. It competes with harmful bacteria for nutrition. It also produces local antimicrobial substances. Eventually, they improve the symptoms related to bacterial vaginosis.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

  • Since this medicine is to be used intravaginally it is less likely to interact with other medicines. However, you should always consult your doctor if you are taking other medicines for treating other health conditions.

Dosage

Overdose

As this medicine is meant for vaginal application cases of overdose are unlikely. However, upon accidental ingestion contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

If you have missed using this medicine, apply it as soon as possible. Do not over apply this medicine just to compensate for the missed dose.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

This medicine is used in the treatment of bacterial infection of the vagina called bacterial vaginosis. It improves the symptoms of bacterial vaginosis like abnormal vaginal discharge, burning sensation while urination and itching.

This medicine contains probiotic bacterial flora named Lactobacillus Brevis, Lactobacillus salivarius and Lactobacillus Plantarum. They are normal bacterial flora and helps in maintaining the normal vaginal pH. This medicine improves the local immune system. It competes with harmful bacteria for nutrition. It also produces local antimicrobial substances. Eventually, they improve the symptoms related to bacterial vaginosis.

There are no common side effects with the use of this medicine. If you experience any abnormal symptoms, contact your doctor immediately.

Generally, it will not produce any serious side effects. If you experience any abnormal symptoms, rush to the nearest hospital immediately.

This medicine is not to be used orally. It is to be inserted into the vagina. Wash your hands with soap.

Remove the medicine from the pack. Do not break or crush the medicine. Insert the medicine into the vagina while lying sideways. Use according to the doctor's advice.

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