What is Betadine?
The active substance of the drug suppresses the proliferation of pathogenic microorganisms in the vagina. As a result, the symptoms and manifestations of the disease abruptly disappear.
Effective drug in diseases of fungal etiology, actively inhibits growth, the development of fungal cells.
Is it possible to candle with betadine during pregnancy?
This drug is often prescribed for gestation. However, the main factor that is necessarily taken into account in this case is the time limit.
In the first trimester of pregnancy, betadin suppositories are prescribed for the development of fungal diseases. However, some doctors are negative about this. In this case, they refer to the fact that the iodine contained in the preparation can negatively affect the development of the thyroid gland in the baby. That is why some doctors prefer not to prescribe the suppositories of Betadin in the early stages of pregnancy. Moreover, their use suggests a deep introduction of suppositories into the vagina. This causes irritation of the uterine neck, which is fraught with increased uterine tone, the development of spontaneous abortion.
In the 2nd trimester, the use of the drug is permissible, but in strict accordance with medical prescriptions.
When there are diseases in the third trimester of pregnancy, the Betadin suppositories are not prescribed. The components of the drug adversely affect uterine musculature. This is fraught with the development of complications of gestation, the process of delivery.
How is the drug usually administered during pregnancy?
While waiting for the birth of a baby, a pregnant woman should strictly follow the doctor's instructions, his appointments. The scheme of application of the drug is determined individually, taking into account the severity, stage of the disease.
Most often, Betadin suppositories are prescribed 2 times a day, in the morning and in the evening. After the production, the woman needs some time to lie down. Duration of treatment is 1 week. Another scheme is also possible: 1 suppository. In this case, the drug is used for 2 weeks.
Are all pregnant women can candles of Betadin?
Like any drug, this drug has contraindications. That is why, even in the second trimester of pregnancy with the development of the disease, Betadin suppositories can not always be used. The main ones are:
- hypersensitivity to iodine;
- hyperthyroidism;
- dermatitis of Dühring.
The drug is incompatible with other antiseptic and disinfectants. In particular, this concerns agents containing alkali, enzymatic components.