The choice of drug is based on the disease and the characteristics of the patient. Betadine vaginal suppositories do well with fungal infections. Also, the drugs have some differences in the indications and effects on the pathogenic microflora.
Hexicon suppositories have proven themselves in the presence of mycoplasmosis and also they do not violate the vaginal microflora.
Currently, sexually transmitted diseases are dominated by chlamydial and mycoplasma microorganisms. Therefore, Hexicon is more suitable for the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases. Betadine is approximately 1.5 times more expensive than Hexicon.
Thus, Betadine has the following positive aspects:
- It has a wide spectrum of action, destroys a variety of pathogens of infections.
- Lack of resistance of microorganisms.
- Safe use.
- Performance.
- The effectiveness in the presence of pus or blood secretions is practically not reduced.
Hexicon also has advantages:
- Preserves the natural microflora of the vagina.
- Even with repeated use does not cause the resistance of microorganisms.
- Approved for use by pregnant and lactating women.
- For the treatment of children there is the drug Hexicon D.
- Although less active, it retains the effect of blood and purulent discharge.
Unlike Hexicon, Betadine is not recommended for use during pregnancy.
One and the other medication is prohibited with intolerance to the components. When rinsing with a Hexicon solution, tooth enamel is stained, and there is also a risk of calculus formation.
When taking Betadine and radioactive iodine, there is a risk of allergic reactions.
Thus, it is impossible to say unequivocally which of the drugs is better. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages. Do not self-medicate. Only a doctor will be able to choose a drug based on the disease and patient characteristics.
In the treatment of various infections, antiseptic agents are prescribed. The most popular drugs are Betadine and Hexicon. Many patients wonder which drug is best. To give an answer to this question, you need to consider both medicines in more detail.
Betadine
The active substance is povidone iodine. Available in the form of a solution for external use, ointments and vaginal suppositories.
It has a disinfecting and antiseptic property. Upon contact with the skin and mucous membrane, iodine is released from the complex, which has a detrimental effect on bacteria. Affects gram-positive, gram-negative bacteria, as well as fungi, bacteria, viruses and protozoa.
The constituent substances are not toxic. When using vaginal suppositories, symptoms and discomfort are eliminated.
Iodine does not penetrate deep into the tissue, therefore it is practically not absorbed into the blood. After the introduction of vaginal suppositories, all bacteria die within a minute.
Indications for the solution are:
- Skin disinfection before surgery and other manipulations.
- Infected wounds.
- Infections of the nasopharynx and mouth.
- Disinfection of the birth canal.
- Umbilical cord treatment and conjunctivitis prophylaxis in newborns.
- Cuts, abrasions and other injuries.
Betadine ointment is used for:
- Burns, abrasions, wounds, bedsores and trophic ulcers.
- The treatment of viral diseases, including papillomas and herpes.
For vaginal suppositories, the indications are as follows:
- Vaginal inflammation.
- Nonspecific infections.
- Fungus.
- Genital herpes.
- Chlamydia and trichomoniasis.
- Prevention of vaginal diseases.
Contraindications are:
- Hyperthyroidism
- Dermatitis Dühring.
- Thyroid adenoma.
- Children under one year old.
- Allergic reactions to constituent components.
The ointment must be applied several times a day to the affected areas.
The solution is used both undiluted and in the form of an aqueous solution.
In the acute course of the disease, vaginal suppositories are used 2 times a day for a week. In chronic course – 1 time per day before bedtime, for two weeks.
Depending on the disease, the doctor may increase the course of treatment. Before applying the suppository, moisten it with water and insert it into the vagina. When treating, it is recommended to use sanitary pads. During menstruation, therapy does not stop.
Hexicon
The active substance is chlorhexidine bigluconate. Available in the form of vaginal suppositories, gel, solution and vaginal tablets.
It has antiseptic and disinfectant properties. Upon contact with bacteria, it disrupts their vital activity, which causes the destruction of pathogenic microflora. In gynecology, it allows not only to actively fight against inflammatory diseases, but also to prevent sexually transmitted infections.
Most microorganisms are sensitive to the drug, including gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, protozoa and herpes viruses.
Indications are:
- Venereal diseases.
- Genital inflammation in women.
- Prevention of the development of inflammation and infection of the birth canal before childbirth and various studies.
In addition, the solution can be used to treat purulent wounds, as well as for lesions of the skin and mucous membranes (stomatitis, gingivitis).
Contraindication is hypersensitivity to the drug. When applying the solution – the presence of dermatitis on the skin.
Vaginal suppositories are used to treat diseases 2 times a day for a week. If necessary, the course of treatment is repeated after 20 days. For the prevention of STIs, 1 suppository is administered within two hours after contact.
The gel should be applied 2 times a day to the affected areas of the skin. Duration 7-10 days.
The solution is used for irrigation, rinsing and application.
Vaginal tablets are injected into the vagina 1 or 2 times a day. For the prevention of STIs, they are used in the same way as suppositories.
