Vaginal contraceptives "Pharmatex": advantages and disadvantages, use and contraindications

Indications for use:

Local contraception for women of reproductive age, including:

• if there are contraindications to the use of oral contraceptives or intrauterine contraception;
• in the postpartum period;
• during lactation;
• after termination of pregnancy;
• during menopause;
• with irregular sexual intercourse;
• if you miss or are late in taking regularly used oral contraceptives.

As an additional local contraception when using a vaginal diaphragm or IUD.

• DISADVANTAGES OF PHARMATEX

The first inconvenience of this product is that you cannot use any soap for at least two hours before and two hours after using it, and of course, take a bath, swim in a pool, pond, etc. This is a mandatory condition, since at the slightest contact with soap, the drug stops working and the contraceptive effect is canceled.

The second, and from the point of view of users, the main disadvantage is the unpleasant sensations of both partners from how the drug turns into foam. This makes the process of sexual intercourse somewhat unpleasant, with everything, as they say, “following” from here (and in this case, both figuratively and in the literal sense of the word).

A burning sensation is often observed after use. In addition, you need to wait until the product dissolves (5-10 minutes), and if we talk about tablets or capsules, they often do not dissolve completely, which causes discomfort for both women and men.

In this sense, contraceptive creams are much better, and they act immediately after administration (there is no need to wait). However, all other unfavorable nuances remain, and the cost of creams is higher. About the same can be said about tampons: they act immediately, and even for a whole day (if you don’t take them out), but I personally have little idea how you can have quality sex with a tampon in the vagina, and how to remove then from there...

The use of vaginal contraceptives during intimacy is often not psychologically comfortable for both. The stains left on the bed linen after use also add their “dark paint”.

In general, the drug has many disadvantages, so many women prefer to use it only when other methods of contraception are impossible or in addition to them (for example, when they missed taking a hormonal contraceptive pill or mini-pill). And as soon as the opportunity arises, they immediately change the method of preventing unwanted pregnancy.

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Special instructions:

The effectiveness of contraception is associated solely with strict adherence to the rules of its use:

• insert the capsule (tablet, suppository, cream) so that the selected dosage form penetrates as deeply as possible into the vagina, preferably in a lying position;
• wait for the capsule or tablet to completely dissolve in the vagina for at least 10 minutes, for the suppository for at least 5 minutes, so that the active substance is completely released;
• be sure to introduce a new capsule (tablet, dose of cream, suppository) before each repeated sexual intercourse;
• It is prohibited to use soap for toileting the genitals 2 hours before sexual intercourse and for 2 hours after sexual intercourse, because soap, even in residual quantities, destroys the active ingredient of Farmatex;
• immediately after sexual intercourse, external toilet of the genital organs is possible only with clean water or with the help of a foaming product called Pharmatex, which does not contain soap, which contains benzalkonium chloride; vaginal irrigation is carried out 2 hours after sexual intercourse;
• with Pharmatex inserted into the vagina, you should not take baths, swim in the sea, pool or reservoirs due to the risk of reducing the subsequent contraceptive effect;
• since Pharmatex contains benzalkonium chloride, it is necessary to interrupt its use if any vaginal diseases occur or their exacerbation;
• if there is a need to treat vaginal diseases and/or prescribe any other vaginal medication, you must wait until the end of treatment before resuming (starting) contraception with Pharmatex.

Effect on the ability to drive vehicles and operate machinery: there is no data on the negative effect of the drug on the ability to drive vehicles and other mechanisms.

Does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases!

Description of the drug

Pharmatex is a non-hormonal drug, the effectiveness of which, when used correctly, reaches 99%. The active substance is benzalkonium chloride. It is this chemical compound that has a spermicidal effect , destroying the sperm membrane within 15 seconds after ejaculation.

It is important to note that the medicine exhibits antibacterial and antiviral effects against a number of microorganisms:

• chlamydia;
• gonococci;
• Trichomonas;
• herpes.

However, the use of Pharmatex during sexual intercourse will not protect a woman from mycoplasmas, Candida fungi, and treponemas, which are the causative agents of syphilis.

Pharmatex has the following release forms:

• vaginal suppository;
• pills;
• tampons;
• capsules;
• cream-gel.

According to the instructions for use of Pharmatex, it is necessary to use a contraceptive before each sexual intercourse to achieve the desired result. The components included in the composition are not absorbed into the blood, but are excreted from the body along with vaginal secretions. The drug itself does not have any side effects on the sexual partner only if he does not have hypersensitivity or intolerance to any components of the contraceptive.

Release form

Vaginal capsules, 18.9 mg. 6 caps. in PVC/aluminum blister. 1 or 2 bl. in a cardboard box.

Vaginal tablets, 20 mg. 12 tablets each in a polypropylene tube, closed with a PE stopper with silica gel. 1 tube in a cardboard box.

Vaginal cream, 1.2%. 72 g of cream in an aluminum tube with a membrane and a screw cap made of HDPE, with a punch for piercing the membrane. The inside of the tube is coated with a protective epoxyphenol varnish. One tube with a LDPE dispenser in a cardboard box.

Vaginal suppositories. 5 supp. in a strip of PVC film coated with LDPE. 1 or 2 strips in a cardboard box.

• Cylindrical tampons. Soaked in white buttery cream flavored with lavender. Pack of 2
• Candles in a plastic shell. Pack of 10, 5 pcs.
• The tablets are round, white with a through hole in the center. There are 12 pcs in a polypropylene tube.
• The oval-shaped capsules are light yellow in color. Blister contains 2.6 pcs. There are 1 or 2 blisters in a pack.
• Cream-gel in a tube. Volume 72 g. Designed for 30 applications.

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Analogs

Patentex Oval N

Nonoxynol

Erotex

Septefril

Benatex

Nuvaring

The following analogues are available for the contraceptive: benatex, erotex, contratex, farmaginex, spermatex.

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Which is better: Benatex or Pharmatex?

Upon rough examination, both drugs are very similar, since they have the same active ingredient. The differences in this case are primarily at the level of side symptoms caused, among other things, by excipients, which are somewhat different for contraceptives.

Compound

One tampon contains 60 mg of benzalkonium chloride.
Excipients: glycol stearate, citric acid, lavender oil, polyglycol, purified water. For each polyvinyl formaldehyde tampon, impregnation (5 g of cream) is provided. One vaginal suppository contains 18.9 mg of benzalkonium chloride. Excipients: solid semi-synthetic glyceride, hydroxypropylcellulose.

One vaginal tablet contains 20 mg of benzalkonium chloride. Excipients: silicon dioxide hydrate, anhydrous citric acid, sodium bicarbonate, lactose, magnesium stearate, lactose.

One vaginal capsule contains 18.9 mg of benzalkonium chloride. Excipients: polyoxyethylene glycol 7-glyceryl cocoate, colloidal silicon dioxide, hydroxypropylcellulose, dimethicone, macrogol, gelatin, glycerol.

One vaginal spermicidal cream Pharmatex contains 864 mg. (28.8 mg one application) benzalkonium chloride. Excipients: macrogol, anhydrous citric acid, sodium phosphate disubstituted dodecahydrate, lavender oil essence, purified water.

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Varieties of the drug "Pharmatex"

Pharmatex is produced in the form of tablets, suppositories, creams, capsules and tampons. Therefore, many women wonder which is better. It all depends on the individual characteristics of the woman. At a young age, when there are no problems with hydration, Pharmatex tablets may be more suitable.

They dissolve quickly at human body temperature, but without moisture they cannot be evenly distributed throughout the vagina.

With a sufficient amount of lubricant, the drug dissolves and has an enveloping effect. In accordance with the instructions, the tablet should be slightly moistened with water before administration.

Its spermicidal effect appears after approximately 15 minutes. You can wait a little longer, up to half an hour. The duration of action of the tablet is three hours. If you plan to have another sexual intercourse, you need to use a second Pharmatex tablet.

For women in the premenopausal period, Farmatex cream is preferable, which moisturizes as well as possible. This form of release is also suitable for those who do not want to administer the drug with their hands. The tube is equipped with a convenient dispenser. The effect of the cream occurs immediately after its administration. And the contraceptive effect lasts up to approximately 10 hours.

For Pharmatex suppositories this effect is quite moderate. They melt very quickly and envelop the vagina well. Some people complain that the candles leak a little. Women are concerned about whether this reduces the effectiveness of the medication. If the drug is used correctly, then the concentration of one suppository, as well as tablets or cream, is quite enough for one sexual act.

If intimacy is repeated, you need to use a second Pharmatex suppository. The effect of the drug in this form lasts about 4 hours. Suppositories melt very easily, so they cannot be held in your hands for a long time. It is even advisable to put it in the refrigerator for a while before use.

Also, when choosing the form of release of the drug, its cost plays an important role. For example, Pharmatex tablets cost about 300 rubles. Candles and cream – over 400 rubles.

• CONTRAINDICATIONS AND SIDE EFFECTS OF VAGINAL CONTRACEPTIVE

The risk of developing any side effects is minimal if the drug is used according to indications and in strictly recommended dosage. Sometimes allergic reactions are possible, in particular: itching, burning, contact dermatitis. If they occur, use of the drug should be stopped.

• When should you not use Pharmatex?

You should not use vaginal contraceptives if:

• 1. colpitis, bacterial vaginosis;
• 2. ulcerations, erosions and irritations of the mucous membrane of the uterus and vagina;
• 3. hypersensitivity of a woman to the components of the product.

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