Products Tinidazole (Fasigyn, 500 mg) is no longer available as a finished drug in many countries. It had been approved since 1973. Drugs containing the active ingredient can be imported from abroad or prepared in a pharmacy as an extemporaneous preparation. A substitute is metronidazole (Flagyl, generic). Structure and properties Tinidazole (C8H13N3O4S, Mr = 247.3 … Tinidazole
Symptoms In women, trichomoniasis manifests as inflammation of the vaginal mucosa with redness, swelling, and a frothy, thin, yellowish-green, foul-smelling discharge. The urethra and cervix may also be infected. The type of discharge varies. In addition, there may be itching, small skin bleeding, and pain during sexual intercourse and urination. In men, the disease is … Trichomoniasis
When women are pregnant, they pay attention to any change in the body. Then increased discharge is already enough to unsettle the women. Fears of complications further worry pregnant women. However, even a heavy discharge is usually completely normal during pregnancy and harmless for mother and child. However, if additional complaints occur or the discharge … Discharge in Pregnancy
Products Metronidazole is commercially available in various dosage forms for systemic and topical therapy. This article refers to the film-coated tablets (Flagyl and generic). The drug has been approved in many countries since 1960. Structure and properties Metronidazole (C6H9N3O3, Mr = 171.2 g/mol) is a derivative of imidazole substituted with a nitro group, a methyl … Metronidazole
Products Secnidazole was approved in the United States in 2017 in granular form (Solosec). The substance is not new; it was developed in the 20th century. Structure and properties Secnidazole (C7H11N3O3, Mr = 185.2 g/mol) is an imidazole derivative (nitroimidazole) nitrated at position 5. It is a prodrug that is activated in bacteria. Effects Secnidazole … Secnidazole
Products Clindamycin vaginal cream has been approved in many countries since 1995 (Dalacin V). Structure and properties Clindamycin (C18H33ClN2O5S, Mr = 425.0 g/mol) is a derivative of lincomycin (7-chloro-7-deoxy-lincomycin) obtained from. It is present in vaginal cream as clindamycin phosphate, a white, slightly hygroscopic powder that is readily soluble in water. Effects Clindamycin (ATC G01AA10) … Clindamycin Vaginal Cream
Products and production Gentian violet solutions are not commercially available as human medicines in many countries and must be prepared for customers in a pharmacy or drugstore. They can also order the solution from specialized suppliers (e.g., Hänseler). According to the New Formulary (NRF), the pure substance methylrosanilinium chloride PhEur should be used (see below), … Gentian Violet
Products Lactobacilli are commercially available in the form of capsules, powders, liquids, vaginal tablets and creams, among others. They are pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements, medical devices and cosmetics. Foods such as yogurts and other dairy products also contain lactobacilli. Structure and properties Lactobacilli are Gram-positive, usually rod-shaped, non-spore-forming, and facultatively anaerobic bacteria that belong to the … Lactobacilli
Menstruation is a topic that affects at least half of the world’s population. It is so multifaceted that it is not surprising that there is endless information about it on the Internet and in books. For girls and women in Germany, one of the most important issues is choosing the right hygiene products. When you … Ruby Cup: Applications & Health Benefits
Definition Vaginal discharge occurs in every woman and is a natural and usually harmless process that serves vaginal cleansing, renewal and moisturizing. In addition, the natural outflow fulfils protective functions to protect the vagina from pathogens. Normally, the fluid is clear to milky white and almost odourless. A slightly acidic, yoghurt-like odour can also be … Outflow from the vagina
Changes in outflow Vaginal discharge can take on a yellowish colour, especially due to bacterial infections of the female reproductive organs. The yellow can either be very bright or appear yellow-greenish, for example due to a trichomonas infection. The yellowish colour can be caused by purulent admixture of the vaginal discharge. This means that the … Changes in outflow | Outflow from the vagina
Diagnosis When making the diagnosis, the doctor first gets an overview of the prevailing symptoms by asking the patient some questions. The amount, the nature and the beginning of the discharge is discussed. As a rule, possible accompanying complaints such as burning, itching or a changed smell of the intimate area are asked. Depending on … Diagnosis | Outflow from the vagina
