Albothyl: functions, dosage, side effects, how to use

Use

What is Albothyl used for?

Albothyl is a suppository drug containing policresulen. Suppositories mean the type of drug that must be inserted into the vagina.

Albothyl drug has the property to treat inflammation of the cervix and vagina, or to treat infection and tissue damage to female sex organs.

How to use

How do you use this drug?

Albothyl is recommended to be used at night or before bed. Here's how to use it:

• Position your body on your back, lying down with your knees bent, or you can stand with your knees bent with one leg lifted up.
• Insert the Albothyl applicator into the vagina as far as possible. You can wet the applicator with water first to make it comfortable into the vagina.
• After that, squeeze the bottle or applicator. the point is for the drug to enter the vagina.
• Unplug the applicator. If the applicator is to be reused, clean it as directed by the instructions on the package. If it can't be reused, throw it in the trash.

You can use a towel or sanitary napkin so that the medicine doesn't spill on your clothes and bed linen. Do not use this medication for more than the recommended dose, for less, or for longer than the recommended dosage.

Consult and ask your doctor about the dosage, because the dosage and how to use it depends on the nature and severity of the condition.

How to store this drug?

Albothyl is best stored at room temperature. Keep this drug away from direct sunlight and damp places. Don't keep it in the shower or freeze it in freezer .

Other brands of this drug may have different storage rules. Observe the storage instructions on the product package or ask your pharmacist. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Do not flush Albothyl down the toilet or down the drain unless instructed to do so. Discard this product when the drug has expired or when it is no longer needed.

Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal agency about how to safely dispose of your medicine.

Dose

The following information cannot be used as a substitute for a doctor's prescription. You MUST consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment with Albothyl.

What is the dosage of Albothyl for adults?

1 dose of vaginal suppository daily for 7-14 days.

What is the dosage of Albothyl for children?

There is no provision for the dosage of this drug for children. This medicine can be dangerous for children. It is important to understand the safety of drugs before use. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

In what dosage is this drug available?

Albothyl is a 90 mg suppository drug.

Precautions and Warnings

What should be known before using Albothyl?

Before deciding to use Albothyl, you need to pay attention to several things. The following conditions must be considered:

Certain drugs and diseases

Tell your doctor about any medications you are currently using, whether prescription, non-prescription, supplements, or herbal medicines. This is because several types of drugs may interact with Albothyl.

Drug interactions can make potential side effects appear or make the drug ineffective.

In addition, it is also important to inform your doctor about any diseases or other health conditions that you are currently suffering from. It is possible that this drug can trigger interactions with certain diseases or health conditions.

Allergy

Tell your doctor if you have a history of drug allergy, especially to Albothyl, policresulen, or any other ingredients in this medicine. In addition, get checked out if you have any other allergies, for example to certain foods, dyes, or animals.

Also, avoid sexual intercourse for 7 days after using Albothyl vaginal suppositories.

Children

This medicine is not recommended for use in children under 18 years of age. Before giving Albothyl to children, consult a doctor first.

Albothyl is not a sprue medicine

Indonesians still like to mistake albothyl as a canker sore medicine. The Indonesian Food and Drug Supervisory Agency (BPOM) has long banned the use of this drug for thrush. Albothyl is a medicine for vaginal bacterial infections. Oral thrush is not necessarily caused by a bacterial infection.

Treating canker sores using albothyl can be dangerous. When directly dropped into a sprue, the policresulen content in the drug can cause necrosis or death of the tissue around the canker sores. As a result, canker sores heal longer.

Is Albothyl safe for pregnant and breastfeeding women?

There is not yet sufficient information about the safety of using this drug during pregnancy.

In addition, there has been no further research whether this drug is absorbed into breast milk (ASI) and is taken by a nursing infant.

Consult your obstetrician first about taking this drug during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Side effects

What side effects can be experienced due to this drug?

As with other drug use, use of Albothyl can cause some side effects. Most of the following side effects are rare and do not require additional treatment.

However, it is important that you consult your doctor if you have any problems after taking this medicine.

The following are the side effects that may arise from this drug:

• there is a strange feeling in the uterus
• discomfort in the lower abdomen
• vaginal irritation
• vaginal dryness

Do not rule out this drug can trigger an allergic reaction. Immediately stop using this drug and contact your doctor if there is a severe allergic reaction (anaphylactic), with symptoms such as:

• swelling of the face, lips, throat, or tongue
• skin rash
• itchy rash
• difficulty breathing

Not everyone experiences the following side effects. There may be some side effects not listed above.

If you have concerns about certain side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Drug Interactions

What medicines should not be taken at the same time as Albothyl?

Drug interactions can change the performance of your medications or increase the risk of serious side effects. Not all possible drug interactions are listed in this document.

Keep a list of all the products you use, including prescription, non-prescription drugs and herbal products. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist about potential drug interactions that exist. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any medication without your doctor's permission.

Are there foods and drinks that should not be consumed when using Albothyl?

Certain drugs should not be used when eating certain foods because drug-food interactions can occur.

Smoking tobacco or consuming alcohol with certain drugs can also cause interactions to occur.

Discuss your use of drugs with food, alcohol, or tobacco with your doctor, nurse, or other healthcare provider.

Are there certain health conditions you should avoid Albothyl?

Albothyl can interact with your health condition. These interactions can worsen your health condition or change the way the drugs work. It is important to always tell your doctor and pharmacist any health conditions you have.

Overdose

What should I do in an emergency or overdose?

In case of an emergency or drug overdose, contact the local emergency services provider (118 or 119) or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department.

The following are symptoms of a drug overdose that you need to be aware of:

• nausea
• throws up
• dizzy
• lost balance
• numbness and tingling
• convulsions

What should I do if I forget to take / take medicine?

If you forget a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, when it is nearing the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to the original schedule. Do not double the dose in one drink.

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