Active Ingredients

Each pessary contains:

Povidone Iodine 5%

Indications

Polydine vaginal pessaries is an antiseptic preparation that intended for infected vaginitis.

Instructions

Do not swallow! This medicine is intended for external use only.

Remove the pessary from foil pack and place in the supplied applicator. If you are pregnant, the use of the applicator must be clarified with your doctor before hand. While lying on your back, with your knees bent and hips slightly raised, insert the applicator as deep as possible into the vagina without the use of force and release the pessary by use of the applicator plunger. After use wash the applicator with hot water and soap.

During treatment wear only cotton underwear and change frequently. Stockings should also be changed daily. As there exists the possibility of your partner being infected, sexual relations should be avoided or the use of a condom be employed in sexual relations during the entire period of treatment. It is also desirable to consult your doctor regarding the necessity of medical treatment for your partner.

If you are using a preparation (douche) for rinsing the vagina between treatments, take care not to use too much liquid or force when douching in order to avoid liquid penetrating the womb and spreading the infection. If you are pregnant, do not use a douche for rinsing the vagina. During treatment your underwear may become stained, in which case the use of a sanitary towel or panty liner should be considered.

Dosage

When first commencing treatment it is advisable to consult your doctor regarding the desired dosage. The accepted dosage in the absence of a doctor's instructions is one pessary daily for a period of 7 days.

Even if symptoms of your condition improve within a few days, treatment must be continued until completed according to the instructions.

If an improvement in your condition is not experienced within a few days, consult your doctor.

Treatment should be continued during monthly menstruation if it occurs while taking this medicine.

Warnings

Do not use Polydine vaginal pessaries if you have a known sensitivity to iodine or any other of the product's ingredients.

Polydine pessaries are for vaginal use only.

If you are pregnant or nursing, this fact must be reported to your doctor before commencing treatment with this medicine.

Do not use Polydine vaginal pessaries without consulting a doctor before commencing treatment if you suffer or have suffered in the past from dysfunction of the thyroid gland.

If you are taking another drug concomitantly or if you have just finished treatment with another medicine, inform the attending doctor, in order to prevent hazards or lack of efficacy arising from drug interactions.

Please do not consider this information as an alternative to consulting your physician or pharmacist.

For further information on instructions for use, risks and side effects, please read the patient package insert and consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Read the patient package insert carefully before starting to take any medication.