Chlorhexidine Candles in Pregnancy

Many women during the period of bearing a baby face such a problem as a vaginal infection. In addition to unpleasant symptoms such ailment is a threat to the future baby, so gynecologists and obstetricians strongly recommend not to neglect the signs of the disease and start treatment in time. Often, to eliminate malignant microorganisms and the inflammation that has arisen as a result of their vital activity, doctors prescribe Chlorhexidine candles to pregnant women. How effective is this drug? Let's find out.

What is the purpose of Chlorhexidine suppositories during pregnancy?

According to the instructions for use, candles Chlorhexidine can be safely used for therapy during pregnancy. The substance that forms them - chlorhexidine, is absolutely safe for the child antiseptic. Since it is not absorbed into the total blood flow, accordingly it does not adversely affect the fetus. In this case, chlorhexidine has a rather wide spectrum of action. Suppositories are effective in the treatment of:

• inflammation of the vulva and vagina;
• infection, which is transmitted sexually (is part of complex therapy);
• states caused by a violation of natural biocenosis and, as a result, a sharp increase in the number of pathogenic microorganisms.

Also in the instructions for use it is said that Chlorhexidine suppositories can be used in pregnancy, both early and late. In particular, immediately before birth, the drug will sanitize the genital tract and provide the baby with the safest possible passage. It is also worth noting that Chlorhexidine candles during pregnancy can be used as a preventive agent. For example, to minimize the risk of contracting after an unprotected act of love, it is possible, if not later than 2 hours after the incident, to insert a candle of Chlorhexidine into the vagina. Also suppositories will serve a good service on the journey, when there is no possibility to conduct hygienic procedures.

Application of the drug

As we have already explained, Chlorhexidine suppositories are a real find for pregnant women. However, do not forget that this drug is medicinal, and its long-term use during pregnancy is possible only after consulting a doctor. Usually, when I treat a doctor, I recommend injecting one candle twice a day, the duration of use varies within 10-20 days, with sanation, a single injection is sufficient for 7-10 days.

As for contraindications - this is hypersensitivity to some of its components. Basically, Chlorhexidine is well tolerated, in very rare cases, patients experience adverse reactions (itching, irritation and reddening of the mucosa) that go away after the drug is withdrawn.