Erotex
Drug name: Erotex
Other names used:
- Pharmatex®
Active Ingredients:
- Benzalconium chloride
Therapeutic actions: Erotex contains the active ingredient benzalconium chloride. Benzalconium is a birthcontrol medication that exerts antiseptic and spermicidal action. Bactericidal action is associated with ability of benzalconium chloride to damage the spermatazoids' membrane. This results in incapability for the spermotozoid to fertilize the egg. Erotex is also effective against wide variety of bacteria, including Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Chlamydia spp., Trichomonas vaginalis, Herpes type 2, Staphylococcus aureus, Gardnerelia vaginalis, Candida albicans, Haernophilus and Treponema pallidum. The endurance of contraceptive action lasts nearly 4 hours.
Indications: The drug is used for local contraception. On any other possible indications please consult your doctor.
Contraindications and cautions:
- You should not use this medication if you have hypersensitivity or allergy to benzalconium chloride.
- Use Erotex with caution in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Warning!
- Use Erotex vaginal suppositories 5 minutes before the sexual intercourse.
- Do not use douche within 4 hours after the sexual intercourse while taking Erotex.
Adverse effects: There are possible side-effects associated with this medicine that can affect individuals in different ways. If a side effect is stated here, that does not necessarily mean the fact that all people using Erotex will experience it or any other. Burning sensation(rare)
The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer. For more information about any other possible risks associated with Erotex, please read the information provided with Erotex or consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Interactions: It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with Erotex. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medication while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe.
Especially pay attention to other local contraceptive.
Additional Information: DO NOT SHARE Erotex with others. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS PRODUCT, as well as syringes and needles, if needed during treatment, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials.
