Venereology

STDs and STIs remain a pressing health and public concern that sometimes affects interpersonal relationship. Miramistin is commonly used in venereology in order to reduce risk of getting STDs for both men and women.

Sexually transmitted diseases keep breaking world record with a number of patients. Every year nearly 340 million people up to 49 years are diagnosed with different types of STDs. Experts recognize more than 30 types of sexually transmitted bacteria that cause infections such as syphilis, gonorrhea, genital herpes and candidiasis, chlamydia, trichomoniasis, mycoplasmosis. And, unfortunately, this list continues to grow.

What is So Dangerous about STDs?
It is important to note that quite a number of STIs do not have obvious signs or symptoms right after the exposure. Many of them are asymptomatic, so an infected person can become a silent spreader. Like any other diseases, STDs require an early detection and treatment, otherwise they may lead to a serious, life-threatening complications, for instance, STDs can increase risk of contracting HIV and HPV can cause cervical and other cancers. Gonorrhea, chlamydia and trichomoniasis are prime examples of genital infections that may cause pelvic inflammatory disease. Also having an STI during pregnancy can hurt the unborn baby’s health. It may cause premature labor, low birth weight, developmental problems, brain damage or even stillbirth.

Syphilis and gonorrhea treatment.

Miramistin solution is used for prevention of gonorrhea and syphilis after having unprotected sex. It is important to use the solution within 2 hours after sexual intercourse. Use in men: spray 2-3 ml of Miramistin into urethra using a urological applicator, wait for 2-3 minutes. Use in women: inject 1-2 ml of drug into urethra and 5-10 ml into vagina replacing the urological applicator with a gynecological nozzle. Wait for 2-3 minutes ¹. It is also recommended to irrigate skin of the genitals (including penis), pubis and inner surfaces of thighs with the solution. Please empty your bladder before the procedure and try to avoid urinating in 2 hours ¹.

HIV prevention.

Clinical trials in multiple countries such as Russia, Ukraine, Sweden and Germany confirmed that Miramistin is active against human immunodeficiency virus. See full prescribing information for medication. The solution is used for prevention of infection after having unprotected sex. Indications and usage for both men and women are mentioned above.