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Polizhinax in pregnancy
Last reviewed: 08.07.2025

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Polygynax during pregnancy is an antifungal drug with antibacterial action, which helps to cure a number of unpleasant diseases that can occur during pregnancy. Let's consider the main indications for the use of Polygynax, methods of application and dosage, contraindications and possible side effects.
Pregnancy is the most precious time for every woman. That is why any illnesses that occur during this period are a potential danger to the health of the future baby. Particularly unpleasant are infectious lesions of the vagina, which are caused by flora disorders and provoke the appearance of thrush. Candidiasis is dangerous both for the woman who suffers from the painful symptoms of the disease, and for the future child, who will have to be born through the birth canal infected with fungal infections. To quickly and effectively combat infection and fungus, pregnant women are prescribed Polygynax.
Polygynax is produced in the form of suppositories, which are used to treat infections caused by fungal microorganisms, gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. The drug is prescribed for the sanitation of the birth canal, that is, in preparation for the birth of a child. Polygynax is also used in surgical and operational interventions.
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Is it possible to take Polygynax during pregnancy?
Is it possible to take Polygynax during pregnancy? This is a question that interests expectant mothers who have received a prescription for this drug. Let's look at the features of the antifungal agent and the safety of its use during pregnancy. So, despite the fact that Polygynax is a local drug, that is, it does not penetrate the mucous membranes and does not enter the blood, Polygynax is prescribed only for medical reasons. Such caution is explained by the fact that today there is not enough clinical data to confirm the safety of the drug for the mother and her future child.
Caution when using Polygynax is justified by the fact that it contains substances that are unsafe for a child - polymyxin and neomycin. But, despite this, Polygynax is prescribed to pregnant women. The drug must be used under medical supervision. Before using the antibiotic, a smear is taken from the pregnant woman for bacteriological analysis. At the same time, the terms of use of the drug are limited. This is necessary to prevent the emergence of resistance to the action of the drug.
Please note that in the first trimester of pregnancy, Polygynax is prohibited to use, however, as are most medications. But the use of the drug in the third trimester is a guarantee of effective treatment. Polygynax is used during pregnancy and just before childbirth, in order to bring the vaginal flora back to normal and eliminate possible threats to the child.
Instructions for use of Polygynax during pregnancy
Instructions for Polygynax during pregnancy are a description of the rules for using the drug, its features, possible side effects and other nuances of the drug that apply to each patient. According to the instructions, Polygynax during pregnancy can be used for both therapeutic and prophylactic purposes. The drug is prescribed after laboratory tests to determine the sensitivity of microflora to active substances.
If Polygynax is used for prevention, then the pregnant woman should use one suppository for six days. This is necessary to prepare the birth canal or before a cesarean section. But the duration of treatment using the drug should not exceed 12 days. Polygynax is used to treat infectious and inflammatory lesions of the external genitalia. Taking Polygynax without a doctor's prescription is prohibited, as this can have the opposite effect and destroy the natural microflora, increasing inflammation and the proliferation of pathogenic microflora.
Indications for use of Polygynax
The drug is prescribed for the treatment of fungal cervicovaginitis, non-specific and mixed vaginitis, vulvovaginitis. Polygynax is effective as a preventive measure before surgical operations in the genital area, childbirth, intrauterine diagnostic procedures, diathermocoagulation of the cervix.
Contraindications
The main contraindications to the use of the drug are related to the action of the active substance. Polygynax is contraindicated for use in case of allergic reactions to the components of the drug. The drug is contraindicated for use without a doctor's prescription during pregnancy and lactation, especially in the first trimester.
Side effects
Side effects of Polygynax appear if the duration of use of the drug exceeds the recommended time or the specified dosage is not observed. Suppositories cause allergic reactions. Treatment of side effects is symptomatic. •
Method of administration and dosage
The method of application and dosage of Polygynax during pregnancy are individual for each woman. As a rule, the prophylactic course is 6 days, and the course of treatment is 12 days. Suppositories are intended for intravaginal use. It is recommended to use Polygynax before bedtime, inserting the suppository deep into the vagina.
Polygynax suppositories during pregnancy
Polygynax suppositories are prescribed during pregnancy for both treatment and prevention of infectious and bacterial diseases of the genitals. Suppositories are effective antibacterial suppositories with the active substance neomycin. The main indications for the use of suppositories during pregnancy are inflammatory and infectious diseases of the vulva, cervix, and vagina. The drug is used to prevent fungal and infectious lesions before childbirth, surgery, or abortion.
Suppositories are combined antibiotics with antimicrobial action. Polygynax has a soft oval-shaped package with an oily homogeneous mass of yellowish or brown color. Polygynax suppositories are active against many microorganisms and fungi.
When inserting a suppository into the vagina, the medicine is evenly distributed over the mucous membrane, but does not enter the systemic bloodstream. If suppositories are used immediately before childbirth, this is necessary to prevent the baby from becoming infected with pathogenic infections from the mother during passage through the birth canal. Polygynax suppositories are prohibited from being used during pregnancy without laboratory tests and doctor's recommendations.
Polygynax in early pregnancy
Polygynax is not used in early pregnancy, this is due to the action of the active components of the drug. With the onset of pregnancy, a woman's immunity decreases. This is caused by the influence of hormonal changes on the body, which does everything to bear a healthy baby. It is in the early stages of pregnancy, when the child is just forming, and the woman's body has not fully rebuilt, that the expectant mother is defenseless. Therefore, treatment of any diseases, inflammations and infections should be carried out under the supervision of a doctor.
Antiseptic drugs, which include Polygynax, are contraindicated in early pregnancy, as this has a negative effect on the fetus. In addition, since the drug is available in suppositories, their use can cause miscarriage or bleeding. If the drug is prescribed in the first trimester, then only according to medical instructions, when the therapeutic benefit for the woman is much more important than the potential danger to her future child. In any case, the pregnant woman should be familiar with the pathological side effects of Polygynax.
Polygynax during pregnancy in the 1st trimester
Polygynax is prohibited during pregnancy in the first trimester, like all medications. Polygynax is allowed to be used from the second trimester, that is, not earlier than 4-5 months of pregnancy. This is explained by the fact that by the second trimester the process of fetal formation is almost complete, so the antibiotic will not cause pathologies and deviations in the child.
If a woman is afraid to take Polygynax even for medical reasons, the doctor should select a safer analogue with minimal side effects. Today, there are many drugs on the pharmaceutical market with similar antibacterial and antifungal effects, but with less dangerous side effects and contraindications.
Polygynax during pregnancy in the 2nd trimester
Polygynax during pregnancy in the 2nd trimester can be used in cases where the benefit to the woman is higher than the potential risk to the child. Such precautions are explained by the fact that Polygynax contains substances that are dangerous for the development of the unborn child - polymyxin and neomycin. If the drug is used for medical purposes, it is used to treat and prevent inflammation and fungal infections affecting the genitals.
But, Polygynax also has positive properties, in addition to the main therapeutic ones. Thus, the drug normalizes the vaginal flora, creating a protective barrier for various fungal infections that can occur against the background of weakened immunity and hormonal changes. Most women who used Polygynax during pregnancy confirm its effectiveness and reliable therapeutic effect.
Polygynax during pregnancy in the 3rd trimester
Polygynax is very often used during pregnancy in the 3rd trimester. The drug is used to sanitize the birth canal, that is, to prepare it for the birth of the child. Polygynax effectively destroys infections, fungal lesions and inflammatory processes that can infect the baby during childbirth. In the third trimester of pregnancy, the drug is safe for the mother and child.
Polygynax is used to treat and prevent vaginitis, lesions of the vulva, cervix and vagina. Polygynax can only be used as prescribed by a doctor. Since it is the attending physician who will tell you about the rules for using suppositories, the duration of treatment and dosage.
Price
The price of Polygynax during pregnancy depends on the number of suppositories in the package of the drug. Thus, vaginal capsules of Polygynax in the amount of six pieces will cost from 80 hryvnia, and suppositories in a package of 12 pieces - from 150 hryvnia. Please note that the price from 80 and 150 hryvnia is the approximate cost of the drug in pharmacies in Ukraine.
Reviews of Polygynax during pregnancy
Reviews of Polygynax during pregnancy confirm the effectiveness of the drug in the fight against infectious, inflammatory and fungal lesions of the genitals. When prescribing Polygynax, the doctor draws up a treatment regimen and determines the duration of therapy based on the results of laboratory tests for the sensitivity of microflora and indications for the use of the drug.
Polygynax during pregnancy is an excellent therapeutic and preventive remedy. The main contraindications to its use are the first trimester of pregnancy and individual intolerance to the active substances. But vaginal suppositories Polygynax can only be used as prescribed by a doctor, since self-medication can cause complications of the disease and pathologies in the development of the unborn child.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Polizhinax in pregnancy" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.
Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.