Hepasteril B Compositum Forte

Amino Acids:

• Pharmacological action
• Pharmacokinetics
• Why is Hepasteril B Compositum Forte prescribed?
• Dosage and administration
• Hepasteril B Compositum Forte (Amino Acids) side effects, adverse reactions
• Hepasteril B Compositum Forte contraindications
• Using during pregnancy and breastfeeding
• Special instructions
• Hepasteril B Compositum Forte drug interactions
• Hepasteril B Compositum Forte (Amino Acids) reviews

Pharmacological action

Hepasteril B Compositum Forte is an antiseptic. This medication is a quaternary ammonium compound, belongs to the cationic surfactant. Benzalkonium chloride has antimicrobial and antiviral activity against Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Chlamydia spp., Trichomonas vaginalis, Herpes simplex Type 2, Staphylococcus aureus, little active against Gardnerella vaginalis, Candida albicans, Haemophilus ducreyi and Treponema pallidum.

Hepasteril B Compositum Forte (Amino Acids) is not active against Mycoplasma spp.

This medicine exerts spermicidal action which is due to the ability to damage the sperm membrane; inhibits sperm motility, disrupting electrolyte balance of the aqueous phase of cervical mucus.

Pharmacokinetics

Hepasteril B Compositum Forte (Amino Acids) for external and local application is practically not absorbed.

Why is Hepasteril B Compositum Forte prescribed?

For external use only. Topical solution - a primary and delayed primary wound treatment, prevention of secondary infection of wounds hospital strains of microorganisms (injury of soft and bone tissue, burns), festering wounds, drainage of bone cavities following surgery for osteomyelitis.

Weight thick - superficial thermal burns, trophic ulcers, long-unhealed wounds of soft tissues (including infected), pyo-inflammatory skin diseases and diabetes mellitus; paraproctitis.

Tablets and capsules for intravaginal use, vaginal suppositories, creams, tampons - local contraception for women of reproductive age: for the presence of contraindications to the use of oral contraceptives or intrauterine devices, in the postpartum period, lactation, after the termination of pregnancy in premenopause period at irregular sexual life, omission or delay in receiving consistently used oral contraceptives.

Liquid concentrate - disinfection of facilities and medical products.

Dosage and administration

Topically. The solution was diluted with distilled water to make 1% aqueous solution, impregnated gauze dressings, napkins or tampons and put on the wound daily.

Mass is applied at the rate of 0.2-0.4 g/cm2 of wound surface, pre-clean the wound from the purulent discharge, necrotic tissue, or impose gauze or use turundas impregnated with drugs. The maximum daily dose is 50 g. Ligation is carried out daily, the course of treatment is 14 days.

Intravaginally. Benzalkonium chloride entered deeply into the vagina before coition; in case of repeated sexual intercourse it should be re-imposition of tablets, capsules, suppositories, creams; tampon can be removed not earlier than 3 h after the last sexual intercourse but no later than 24 hours after its installation (with repeated sexual acts for 1 day shift tampon is not required).

Concentrate Liquid. Benzalkonium chloride used for disinfection after prior dilution with water.

Hepasteril B Compositum Forte (Amino Acids) side effects, adverse reactions

Contact dermatitis, candidiasis, vulvovaginal and allergic reactions.

With prolonged use of Hepasteril B Compositum Forte (Amino Acids) it is possible a local irritation.

Hepasteril B Compositum Forte contraindications

Hypersensitivity to benzalkonium chloride, contact dermatitis, malignant neoplasm of the skin; for intravaginal use - coleitis, ulceration and irritation of the mucous membrane of the vagina and uterus.

Using during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Hepasteril B Compositum Forte has no negative impact on pregnancy. This medicine is not excreted in breast milk and it can be used during lactation.

Special instructions

To improve the efficiency it requires careful observance of the application method. Benzalkonium chloride can be used in conjunction with a vaginal diaphragm or intrauterine device. You should avoid bathing or irrigation of the vagina with soapy water for 2 hours before and within 2 hours after sexual intercourse (this medication is destroyed by soap), outdoor toilet is only possible with clean water.

Benzalkonium chloride is incompatible with soaps and other anionic surfactants as well as citrates, iodides, nitrates, permanganates, salicylates, silver salts and tartrates.

Hepasteril B Compositum Forte drug interactions

Any substance introduced intravaginally can reduce local spermicidal action (including soaps and solutions containing it). Iodine solutions inactivate Hepasteril B Compositum Forte (Amino Acids).

Sorbitol:

• Active ingredient (in each tablespoonful=15 ml )
• Purpose
• Uses
• Warnings
• Directions
• Other information
• Inactive ingredient
• Hepasteril B Compositum Forte (Sorbitol) reviews

Active ingredient

Purpose

Laxative

Uses

• relieves occasional constipation and irregularity
• generally produces bowel movement in 1/4 to 1 hour when used rectally
• as a pharmaceutical aide (sweetner)
• for other uses, as your doctor
  

Warnings

• when abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting are present
• for more than one week unless directed by a doctor
  

• are taking mineral oil
• have noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks
  

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a

Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

Other information

- store at room temperature 15-30C (59-86F)

- below 59F cloudiness and thickening may occur; warming will restore clarity and fluidity without affecting product quality

- do not freeze

- store in original container

- for institutional use only

Inactive ingredient

water

GERICARE

NDC 57896-435-16

Hepasteril B Compositum Forte (Sorbitol) SOLUTION USP

70% W/W

LAXATIVE

TAMPER EVIDENT: Do not use this product if inner seal over mouth of bottle is missing or broken.

16 FL OZ (473 mL)