Description and Composition of Klovinal
Klovinal Pessary is a formulation specially made for the treatment of mixed vaginal infections.
It is a combination of different drugs and each Pessary contains the following active ingredients:
- Metronidazole BP 500 mg
- Clotrimazole BP 100mg
- Lactobacillus Spores 150 millions
In addition to the above listed active ingredients, Klovinal pessary contains inactive ingredients called excipients in sufficient quantities.
Klovinal pessary is white to off white bullet shaped Pessaries. The bullet shape allows for easy insert into the vagina of both virgins and those who are sexually active.
Pharmacodynamics of klovinal pessaries
1. Clotrimazole
Clotrimazole is a broad spectrum antifungal agent available for topical or Intravaginal use. It is active against yeast and dermatophytes and also some action against Gram +ve bacteria, especially Staphylococci and against Trichomonas.
Clotrimazole acts by altering the permeability of fungal cell walls by interfering with cell wall lipids.
2. Metronidazole
Metronidazole is active against several protozoa including Trichomonas Vaginalis. It is bactericidal.
It is used in the treatment of susceptible protozoal infections and in the treatment and prophylaxis of anaerobic infections.
Specific bacterial infections treated with Metronidazole include bacterial vaginosis (nonspecific vaginitis).
3. Lactobacillus Spores
The vagina is dynamic ecosystem that normally contains approximately 10 bacterial colony forming units per gram of vaginal fluid.
The normal bacterial flora is dominated by Lactobacilli. Lactic acids and other organic acids are metabolized from glycogen by the lactobacilli, maintaining the vaginal pH between 3.8 and 4.2.
The acidic enviroment inhibits the overgrowth of bacteria and other organisms with pathogenic potential.
Because of vaginal infections like bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis and vulvovaginal candidiasis, the Lactobacilli flora goes down and vaginal pH Increases to more than 4.5.
Because of anaerobic bacteria, musty or fishy odour starts.
Lactobacillus is in spore form. It is used to recolonize the vaginal flora and to maintain the vaginal pH between 3.8 to 4.2.
Pharmacokinetics
When applied topically Clotrimazole penetrates the epidermis but there is little if any systemic absorption has been reported following vaginal administration.
Absorption of Metronidazole from vaginal Pessaries has been reported to be poor. Lactobacillus sporogenes recolonize the vaginal flora.
Indications and Uses of Klovinal Pessary
Klovinal Pessary is indicated for the treatment of vaginal infections like trichomoniasis, bacterial vaginosis and vulvovaginal candidiasis.
Dosage of Klovinal Pessary
One Klovinal Pessary should be inserted into the vagina as deeply as possible once daily. It should be used for 6 days, preferably on retiring to bed at night.
Can Klovinal Pessary Be Used During Period (Menstruation)
Klovinal or any other pessaries should not be used during menstrual period due to the risk of the pessary being washed out by the menstrual flow.
Meanwhile, in a situation where you are already using it before your menstrual period started, switch to an oral treatment if available or continue with the Klovinal Pessary until you complete it as prescribed by your doctor.
When in doubt, always consult your healthcare provider.
Can a virgin use Klovinal Pessary
Virgins can use it and any other pessaries. They should carefully insert it through small openings in their vaginas.
Can Klovinal prevent pregnancy
Klovinal pessary is used for the treatment of vaginal infections like trichomoniasis, bacterial vaginosis and vulvovaginal candidiasis.
It does not prevent pregnancy. None of its components has a contraceptive effect.
To prevent pregnancy, please use any standard contraceptive method. This includes pills, implants, condoms etc.
Discuss with a doctor or a reproductive health provider to know the best contraceptive method for you.
Do not use Klovinal if you are pregnant unless your doctor prescribed it.
Using it during pregnancy is only allowed if the benefits outweigh its possible risk to the fetus or if your doctor feels that you genuinely need it.
How long does it take for Klovinal to dissolve
One pessary of Klovinal is inserted into the vagina once daily for six days. After insertion, it dissolves completely within 10 to 15 minutes.
Does Klovinal hurt when inserted
It does not hurt when inserted. Although, it has the following side effects in some persons:
- Mild burning sensation, irritation, stinging to vaginal area
- Local pruritus
Is Klovinal good for yeast infection?
Klovinal is good for the treatment of yeast infection. Yeast infection is also known as Vulvo-Vaginal Candidiasis.
Klovinal is used for its treatment because it contains an antifungal drug called clotrimazole as one of its components (active ingredients).
In addition to its use for yeast infection treatment, Klovinal also helps in preventing recurrent yeast infection.
This is made possible by one of its components called lactobacillus spores.
Klovinal price in Nigeria
The price of Klovinal in Nigeria is not fixed. This means that it varies across different states and pharmacies.
In Abuja for instance, a pack of Klovinal pessaries is sold between N3000 to N7000. In the same Abuja, you can still get it cheaper especially in remote areas like Dei Dei, Dutse Makaranta etc.
So to know the actual price of Klovinal in your area, visit a nearby pharmacy and ask them.
Contraindications: when is Klovinal not to be used?
Klovinal Pessary is contraindicated in patients known to be hypersensitive to topical imidazoles and any of its ingredients.
Warning and Precautions
If irritation or sensitivity developes with the use of Klovinal Pessary, treatment should be discontinued and appropriate therapy instituted.
If there is lack of response to Klovinal Pessary treatment, microbiological studies should be done to confirm the diagnosis and rule out other pathogens before instituting other course of antimycolytic therapy.
Pregnancy and lactation
Is Klovinal Pessary safe in pregnancy and breastfeeding women? Can it be used by these women without issues to their babies?
Klovinal pessary should only be given to pregnant or lactating women if benefits of its use in them outweigh the possible risk to the fetus.
Interaction: Can Klovinal Pessary be taking or used together with other drugs?
Antibiotics with activity against lactobacilli should be avoided.
Antibiotics containing metronidazole, and clotrimazole should be avoided equally.
Side effects of Klovinal pessary
Klovinal has some side effects. These are effects that are unwanted and not intended for its use. The side effects of Klovinal are mild and tolerable.
Please noted these 4 points before you continue reading:
- You may not have any of the side effects of Klovinal
- You may have just one or few of them.
- You may even have one that is not listed here. Individuals differ.
- Report any serious and life threating side effects to a doctor”
The side effects of Klovinal include the following:
- Mild burning sensation, irritation, stinging to vaginal area
- Local pruritus
In addition to the above common side effects of Klovinal, others include:
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Headache
- Bacterial infection
- Abnormal bleeding from the uterus. (Metrorrhagia)
- Breast pain
- Rash
- Sore throat (Pharyngitis)
People react to drugs differently. Side effects of Klovinal are mild but some persons may be sensitive to any of its components.
Do not use Klovinal if you are sensitive to either clotrimazole, metronidazole or lactobacillus spores.
Please report any life threatening adverse effect to your doctor immediately you notice it
Over dosage of Klovinal
Data of anyone overdosing on klovinal is not available.
Storage: How to safely store Klovinal Pessary
Keep in a dry place, below 30°C. Protect from light. Keep out of reach and sight of children.
Presentations
It is a Strip of 6 Pessaries packed in a carton along with leaflet.
How to use Klovinal Pessaries
- Wash your hands
- Do not open pessary if it seems soft, hold the foil wrapper under cold water or place it in refrigerator for few minutes to harden it before removing the wrapper
- Remove one pessary from the strip and hold it in fingertips
- Remove any foil or plastic wrapping stuck to the pessary.
- Sit or lie down with your knees bent and legs apart.
- Gently insert the pessary into the vagina as far as comfortably possible using your fingers.
- Wash your hands again.
Picture of Klovinal Pessary
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I mistakenly swallowed it instead of inserting.
Even though Klovinal pessary is not to be swallowed, doing so doesn’t have any health risks. However, it may not give you the needed curative effect.
Just start now to use it properly by inserting it so that you will get the desired benefits.
Thanks
I notice drops of blood when I use Klovinal is it normal?
I notice drop of blood after inserting klovinal is it safe for the baby
it peppery me when i insert klovinal into my virginal,is it normal?
Please someone should reply this
Reply what?
It’s peppery when inserted… is it normal ?
When I inserted it for the first time I noticed a burning sensation for about 5 mins,it reduced after that .
I missed a day from taking it
What should I do ?
It use to dissolve immediately after inserting it,is it normal
Yes, it dissolves few minutes after insertion.
When you insert it, will you still bring it ou t?
No, you will not bring it out.
After insertion, it will dissolve inside and be absorbed.
My sister used klovinal pessary,but in the third day of insertion before she’s insert the drug she went toilet to defecation but she only discharging blood from the her anus.
What to do? To stop the therapy or continue,am waiting for your feedback
The anal bleeding is not likely related to the Klovinal she is taking.
Therefore, let her continue with the Klovinal.
But then, let her try and see a doctor around to know the cause of the bleeding and to get a treatment for it.
Thanks.
I’m in my first trimester and was recommended this drug at the pharmacy with safety assurance but what the leaflet says on pregnancy and lactation gives me lots of doubts. Just want to ask if I can go ahead with it
In first trimester of pregnancy, it is better you see a physician (gynecologist preferably) for your medical needs.
We therefore advise that you seek a medical advice from a medical practitioner.
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I am trying to get pregnant will it prevent me from getting pregnant
No. It won’t.
So I would like to ask.. What is the dosage, should it be taken every day because when I went to the pharmacy they told me I should insert it once a month
According the manufacturer, one pessary of Klovinal should be inserted once every day for 6 days.
While using your product bleeding from the anus , what to do?
I use klovinal pessaries once a week and sometimes after an unprotected sex (I have trust issues with my partner😛), to maintain and keep my vagina flora healthy and to make me feel clean. My regular hvs screening has been great and infection free. My question is that; isthere any consequence or negative effect of this act or maybe later in future? and can it be referred as an overdose as I use it once every week?
Using klovinal once weekly is not good. There are better Probiotics out there you can use to maintain your normal flora.
You can contact us using our phone obtainable from our Contact page.
When I applied it, even though I pushed it inside, a sizable portion dissolved outside my vagina, with portions trickling down. Is it normal? Besides, I seem not to be able to push it in very deep, unlike other yeast pessaries – any advise regarding this please?
We are seeing this late. Sorry about that.
My wife face the same problem with ola please can you explain to me
When I inserted it into my vagina, part of it dissolved and flow out of my vagina and also discovered I sport after using it t.
I’m currently on my fourth day of using klovinal im having sore throat and it very uncomfortable… please what can I do? Will it stop eventually?
Please consult your doctor.
I used only two out of the 6 dose and stopped I want to continue using it can the remaining 4 insert work
I’m in my second stage of trimester.
I asked a physician about what to use and she prescribed this for me.
I just want to confirm if I can use it because of my baby; please can I still use it I just want to be sure.
I started bleeding after using Klovinal two days time, wanted to know if it’s normal pls.
Same here ooo and it’s heavy flow with blood coat
The first night I used and the following day I started spotting back to back(I was bleeding) for like 2weeks I couldn’t continue the dosage and then it stopped. I used it tonight also
Am I doing the right thing
Is it normal?
What do I do if I miss a dose, continue and still miss another? But I’m through with it now and I’m not seeing any changes although the rashes on my labia reduced but still present and I did a check to know if the discharge is still in my walls and there’s still some little amount of it.
Do I start another klovinal medication?
Am in my third trimester and my doctor prescribe the klovinal for me, pls is it safe to use in third trimester. Tnks
My doctor said I should use it Morning and night pls is it normal
No please.
It is to be used once daily for 6 days.
It is better used when you’re retiring to bed.
Thanks
Am in third trimester and doctor prescribed it for me it’s safe for my baby
Pls, I used it for three days now, the forth day before using it, I and my husband had sex
I want to knw if it’s safe to use it before going to bed? since we just had sex
I just inserted klovinal and I’m having a burning sensation should I remove it and discontinue use or it’s normal?
My first night of inserting klovinal and it hurt me, some flow of Start coming out hope it will still work doctor
Sure,
It is normal to have a leak after insertion. Even if some of the product come out, the active ingredients should still be working inside the vagina. I suggest you wear a panty liner to avoid staining your underwear.
Thanks for stopping by.
Hi,I want to drop few tips& my experience incase it might help anyone who didn’t get a reply here yet..
I noticed whitish discharge frm my virgina & it’s itchy all even tho it doesn’t stink I still wasn’t comfortable..My bf helped complained to a pharmacist & prescribed me this drug….I was skeptical at first but the pain I was going through made me use it eventually!
The first night after inserting,my virgina was like burning hell,burns & stings ,I had to turn on fan I lay down for close to an hour before it stopped.Sincerely I vowed not to use it again cos I used Boric acids on a norms & it wasn’t like that!
Apparently it was like because I have an active infection as I was also feeling itchy before,which made it reacted dat way which I think is normal cos i think it’s like applying drugs to an open wound…
So by day break the itch & stinger was all gone…Knowing how my body usually reacts to new things I decided to give it a try again the following day to see if there would be difference.
The second time didn’t hurt as much & by the 3rd day it didn’t even itch or sting no more….The drug is indeed effective as I even saw a change in cum after sex(it’s was like white silky slime)no odor during or after sex …The itch & burning was the only side effect I had BUT a friend of mine tried it & notice little blood spotting after using it,Whc later stopped before she finished the whole dosage…
Anyway as Women we have a different & our body reacts to thing most especially drugs differently,you just have to get used to it or find what what works for you…
So there the tips that helped me..
* Pee/defecate/shower first,most especially Pee!
* Get an applicator if u find it hard use your to properly fit it inside(it’s shaped to help insert easily & it does not hurt using ur hand)
* Clear your schedule & make sure that you won’t be walking around or standing up after inserting the pessary.
* Get a panty Liner & have it fixed in ur panties before u insert the drug.
*I’ll advice to clean ur virgina & dab dry with clean/soft or feminine wipes linen so as to feel clean &comforble…(pls just the outer part of ur labia & pussylips,do not put inside your Virgina)
*Find a very comfortable position u can sit or lay down to insert the pessary most especially if you’re using ur hand..I personally bend halfway down like I’m gonna sit,place a mirror on the floor so as avoid smudging the shape or having it all over my labia..I do this on d floor or on my bad at times…
* Once I insert it I will lay on my bed. Spread my legs & then push further,im curvy so its a challenge on its own hence why ur body will determine which position u choose….
*After inserting I make sure I lay there in that position for Atleast 30mins the I’ll quickly put on my panties & then go back to that position,
I’ll advise the laying down (like in missionary style) with ur legs open so as not to squeeze out anything especially after it’s dissolved,YOU can stylishy switch side too…SO even if u didn’t get to push it properly Atleast it’ll be goin in & too much won’t leak out..
* Try avoiding coughing or too much laughter during this period (we all knw how dat is during our period lol)
* Just try this for 1/2hrs if u still wanna get up to do stuff..Which why it is advisable to use it when going to bed..
*Lastly once you’re settled in,wash your hand.
Sorry for the long write up,I hope dis helps
This will be helpful.
Thanks alot