Muvagyn 8 Hard Vaginal CapsulesS

Muvagyn 8 Hard Vaginal Capsules

What is Muvagyn and what is it used for?

Muvagyn is a medicine for vaginal use that contains two strains of lactic acid bacteria: Lactobacillus gasseri and Lactobacillus rhamnosus. These bacteria are part of the natural vaginal microbial flora.

Muvagyn is used to:

• Normalise the vaginal microbial flora (vaginal microbiota) that has been disrupted after antibiotic treatment for bacterial vaginosis (vaginal infections caused by bacteria)
• Maintain normal vaginal microbial flora (vaginal microbiota) in cases of recurrent vaginal infections

2. What do you need to know before you start using Muvagyn?

What do you need to know before you start using Muvagyn?

Do not use Muvagyn if:

• You are allergic to lactobacilli (lactic acid bacteria, such as Lactobacillus gasseri or Lactobacillus rhamnosus) or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).

Consult your doctor or pharmacist while using Muvagyn if:

• Symptoms recur or worsen within a week
• Bloody discharge appears

3. How to use Muvagyn

How to use Muvagyn

Follow the instructions for use contained in this leaflet or as directed by your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. If you are unsure, ask your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.

The recommended dose for adults and adolescents aged 12 years and over is:

• After antibiotic treatment for bacterial vaginosis (vaginal infection caused by bacteria), for post-treatment:
• Insert 1 vaginal capsule deep into the vagina at night before going to bed for a period of 6 to 8 days.
• To maintain normal vaginal microbial flora (vaginal microbiota) in case of recurrent vaginal infections:
• Insert 1 capsule deep into the vagina at night before going to bed for a period of 4 to 6 days.

Menstruating women should start treatment immediately after their period.

Consult your doctor or pharmacist while using Muvagyn if symptoms recur, worsen or do not improve within a week.

Use in children and adolescents

Muvagyn is not recommended for use in girls under 12 years of age.

Method of administration

Vaginal use.

Wash your hands thoroughly before inserting the capsule into the vagina.

The capsule should be inserted into the vagina as deeply as possible with the help of a finger.

4. Possible side effects

Possible side effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Frequency: not known (cannot be estimated from the available data):

• Local skin reactions in the intimate area, such as burning, itching or redness, may occur during use. If this happens, stop using Muvagyn.
• A slight vaginal discharge may occur, which is harmless if it occurs in isolation and is due to the secretion of the capsule components.