Mecozalen

Vaginal suppositories

“Genital anti-fungal agent”

 

Composition:

Each ovule Mecozalen (vaginal suppository) contains 400mg miconazole nitrate.

 

Properties:

-       Mecozalen is broad spectrum anti-fungal agent, it also has bactericidal action against gram-positive bacteria.

-       1.3% of Mecozalen is absorbed after vaginal insertion and a large amount remains in the vaginal mucosa for 4 days.

-       Mecozalen is the drug of choice for vaginal candidiasis.

 

Indications:

Volvo-vaginitis, especially those accompanied with lekorrhea.   

 

Cautions:

Although Mecozalen is considered safe during pregnancy, vaginal use should be avoided during the first trimester.

 

Side Effects:

The side effects from topical application to vagina include burning, itching and irritation.

 

Contraindications:

None.

 

Drug interactions:

It may interact with local contraceptive and male contraceptive.

 

Dosage & Administration:

-       Insert an ovule deep into the vagina, at bed-time, and the patient must stay lying-down for a while.

-       Treatment should be used for 3 days.

 

Presentation:

Box contains 3 ovules Mecozalen.