Dekalin VT
Cheaper & Alternative Brands
Same generic (Dequalinium Chloride), same form (Vaginal Tablet)
Clinical Prescribing Information
Medical monograph and safety information for healthcare professionals & patients.Indications & Clinical Uses
Dekalin VT, the active ingredient of this tablet, belongs to the family of anti-infective and antiseptic drugs. Dekalin VT is active against the bacteria which cause bacterial vaginosis.
Dekalin VT is used for the treatment of bacterial vaginosis. It is inserted into the vagina for the treatment of the site of infection.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients present in medication.
Ulceration of the vaginal epithelium and the vaginal portion of the cervix.
Those who have not yet had their first menstruation, and thus did not reach sexual maturity must not use This tablet.
Side Effects & Adverse Reactions
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Most of the side effects are mild and short lived. Sometimes the symptoms of vaginal infections (such as- Vaginal discharge, vaginal itching or vaginal burning, Vaginal yeast infection, thrush.) can get worse at the beginning of the
treatment, before they start to get better. The treatment should be continued with the treatment, but if the complaints persist, please take advice from doctors.
Some other side effects are-
Vaginal bleeding, vaginal pain
Inflammation of vagina
Headache
Nausea
Warnings & Precautions
Intravaginal use of soaps, spermicides and vaginal douches (vaginal washes) is not recommended during treatment with this vaginal tablet. Treatment should be stopped during the heavy bleeding period of menstruation and resume afterwards.
As with all vaginal infections, unprotected sexual intercourse during treatment with this vaginal tablet is prohibited.
To minimise exposure of the newborn to Dekalin VT, vaginal tablets should not be used within 12 hours before birth.