Epigen Intim: gel and spray for intimate hygiene. Epigen intimate spray for thrush

Have a great day everyone! Today I decided to write a short post about my favorite intimate hygiene product - Epigen intimate gel, which I have been using recently. For those who are interested, please see cat.

Composition of the product

Let me start with the fact that intimate hygiene products should contain very soft, non-irritating surfactants (surfactants) that foam and wash away impurities, and in high-quality products, in theory, there should be no sodium lauryl and laureth sulfates at all, which Gives a good lather, but can irritate the skin. This product contains sodium laureth sulfate, but judging by the composition, there is very little of it and was added just for foam.

Almost all intimate gels and mousses contain the main active ingredient in their composition - lactic acid. It acidifies the acid-base balance of the product, making it acidic, because our mucous membranes also have an acidic pH level. A change in pH to alkaline leads to a weakening of the protective function of the mucous membrane, which is why soap should not be used for intimate hygiene - this can cause thrush. In addition, lactic acid prevents irritation and inflammation, and acts as a mild antiseptic.

Many other means are limited to this. If you look closely at the composition of Epigen gel, you can see two more active components - phytosphingosines and activated glycyrrhizic acid, obtained from licorice root extract. Pure glycyrrhizic acid has many studies on its antibacterial effects, reducing skin irritation and redness. That is, it not only prevents lactic acid, but also fights these problems.

Phytosphingosines are natural substances, most often obtained from yeast cells, that have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects. Glycerin is added for moisturizing effect, and there are no fragrances or dyes in the composition, which is also very good.

The gel itself is a pleasant natural yellow color, thick (but not sticky), and spreads well over the skin. Here's a short photo in daylight.

Expanded opinion:
I have been using Epigen gel for more than a month now, and I can say that I like it much more than other intimate hygiene products that I have tried (and I have only tried Lactacid). It is really very soft and gentle, does not dry out the skin, foams quite well and leaves a pleasant feeling of freshness throughout the day. It has a pleasant natural smell, although there are no fragrances in the composition. With it, I forgot about all the irritation and discomfort that used to occur from time to time, and now I wouldn’t trade it for anything))

Among other things, it is very economical - after a month of daily use, there is still 2/3 of the product left in the bottle. For one use, 1 dose is enough (that is, one press of the dispenser). In general, my rating is a solid five.

Price: 500-600 rubles depending on the pharmacy

Testing period: 1 month

• Pharmacological properties
• Indications for use
• Contraindications
• Epigen during pregnancy
• Recommendations for use

Epigen intimate is an antiviral immunostimulating agent that contains glycyrrhizic acid (licorice root extract), which is the active ingredient. Epigen Intim is produced in the form of a spray or light gel for external use.

Pharmacological properties

Instructions for use of Epigen contain information about its pharmacological properties, among which are anti-inflammatory, antiviral and antipruritic effects. Licorice root extract, which is the main active ingredient, provides an immunomodulatory effect, affecting various types of RNA, DNA of viruses, such as in vivo and in vitro (herpes types 1, 2, papillomavirus).

Epigen intimate (spray, gel) has the following effects:

• Interrupts viral replication at the primary stages of development, causing the release of varions from the capsid, which prevents the penetration of pathogenic organisms into the cellular area;
• Has dose-dependent inhibition of selective phosphorylating kinase;
• Interacts with viral structures (mainly proteins), affecting various phases of the viral cycle that are in a free position outside the cellular area;
• Blocks the penetration of active particles of various viruses into the cellular area, disrupting the ability of pathogenic cells to induce the synthesis of updated particles;
• Induces the production of interferon, which is the main property of the antiviral drug.

Epigen spray inactivates the herpes and papilloma viruses using non-toxic concentrations of the active substance for normal cells. Mutant and non-mutant viral strains resistant to iodouridine and acyclovir are highly sensitive to glycyrrhizic acid, which Epigen intimate gel and spray contains.

Instructions for use of a medicinal product such as Epigen Intim gel spray informs that the anti-inflammatory activity of the active substance is combined with stimulation of cellular, humoral factors of the human immune system. It is due to this that the release of kinins from connective tissue cells in the area of ​​​​localization of the inflammatory process stops.

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Indications for use

Epigen has the following indications for use:

• Acute recurrent or primary herpetic infection, which is caused by Herpes simplex types 1, 2;
• Herpes zoster, which is caused by Varicella zoster (as an additional element of combination treatment);
• Human papillomavirus infection, which is caused by different types of this virus, including its oncogenic forms;
• Vaginosis and nonspecific colpitis (as a means of normalizing the vaginal microflora).

Epigen intimate (gel, spray) is widely used to prevent relapses of viral diseases and sexually transmitted infections. It is recommended to use the product to achieve this effect before sexual intercourse.

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Contraindications

Epigen intim (spray, gel) is not recommended for use if you have hypersensitivity to the components it contains. During pregnancy, it is recommended to use this product only after consultation with the doctor leading the pregnancy. During breastfeeding, self-medication with Epigen Intim is also contraindicated, since the substances in its composition can have a bad effect on the child.

The instructions for using the medicinal intimate product warn that during pregnancy its use is permissible only if the harm to the child is compared with the benefit to the mother. Many experts in the field of obstetrics claim that Epigen (spray, gel) is a safe drug, without which it is very difficult to cure herpes, thrush and papilloma during pregnancy.

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Epigen during pregnancy

Epigen is often prescribed to pregnant women as a prophylactic and therapeutic drug that eliminates or prevents the effects of infectious diseases on the fetus. Experts say that licorice root extract (glycyrrhizic acid) is a safe substance for the fetus in any trimester of pregnancy, since its components do not affect the development of the fetus during gestation and the health of the child after birth.

The area of ​​action of the drug is quite wide, which is indispensable during pregnancy. This remedy is effective for thrush, herpes and papilloma, as it helps not only to cope with the causes of these diseases, eliminating symptoms, but also protects the fetus in utero from the negative effects of infectious diseases. Thanks to the use of a drug such as Epigen spray or gel, it is possible to prevent inevitable miscarriages and disturbances in fetal development due to cytomegaloviruses.

Epigen intimate not only has an antiviral effect, but also helps improve the immune system. Using this drug, you can restore the vaginal microflora, increase the body's resistance to various infections and prevent relapses and exacerbations of herpes, thrush, and papillomas in the future. Epigen intimate spray and gel also effectively eliminate the symptoms of diseases, expressed in the form of swelling, itching, discomfort and burning.

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Epigen Intim is designed exclusively for external use, as it has a local effect. When used locally, the spray or gel must be distributed over the entire affected surface. The spray is sprayed at a distance of 4-5 centimeters, and the gel is applied without rubbing.

Course of treatment according to the disease:

• Herpetic infection - apply at least 5-6 times a day to the affected area. 5 days are enough to completely eliminate the disease. For advanced stages of herpes, it is recommended to use the drug until the symptoms of the disease disappear. Genital herpes should be treated in a similar manner. It is recommended to treat severe and often recurrent forms of herpes in the genital area not only locally, but also vaginally for 6-10 days, at least 2 times a day. As a prophylaxis in the presence of the herpes virus in the body, the product should be used intravaginally and externally, starting from the 18th day of the menstrual cycle at least 2 times a day, preferably in the morning and at night;
• Shingles - the drug is applied to the affected areas of the skin at least 6 times a day until the symptoms of the disease are completely eliminated;
• Human papillomavirus infection - if pointed formations are localized in or around the genital organs, as well as in the perianal area, the product should be applied at least 6 times a day for 5 or 7 days. If papillomas are localized in the vaginal area, then the drug is used intravaginally no more than 3 times a day for a week. Epigen intimate prevents the spread of infection and reduces the symptoms of papillomavirus infection without eliminating the formations themselves, which must be removed surgically;
• Vaginosis and nonspecific colpitis - Epigen intimate is used for vaginal microflora at least 3 or 4 times a day in accordance with the stage of the disease. The course of treatment for thrush lasts from 7 to 10 days, and is repeated as necessary a week after the end of treatment.

As a prophylactic drug against sexually transmitted infections, Epigen Intim is used before and after sexual intercourse. This drug is recommended for use not only by women, but also by males. Before sexual intercourse, the product in the form of a spray is injected into the area of ​​the external opening in the urethra, and must also be applied externally.

Epigen intimate is recommended for use as complex therapy. Many experts claim that analogues of this drug also have a wide spectrum of action, helping to get rid of colpitis, vaginosis, papilloma and herpes. The most famous analogue of Epigen is Glycyrate, which is an anti-inflammatory, anti-infective agent. During pregnancy, it is not recommended to use analogues without prior consultation with an obstetrician-gynecologist managing the pregnancy.

Comments

Megan92 () 2 weeks ago

Has anyone managed to get rid of papillomas in their armpits? They really bother me, especially when you sweat.

Daria () 2 weeks ago

I have already tried so many things and only after reading this article, I was able to get rid of papillomas in the armpits (and on a very budget).

P.S. Only I’m from the city and couldn’t find it on sale here, so I ordered it online.

Megan92 () 13 days ago

Daria () 12 days ago

megan92, that’s what I wrote in my first comment) I’ll duplicate it just in case - link to article.

Sonya 10 days ago

Isn't this a scam? Why do they sell on the Internet?

Yulek26 (Tver) 10 days ago

Sonya, what country do you live in? They sell it on the Internet because stores and pharmacies charge outrageous markups. In addition, payment is only after receipt, that is, they first looked, checked and only then paid. And now they sell everything on the Internet - from clothes to TVs and furniture.

Editor's response 10 days ago

Sonya, hello. This drug for the treatment of papillomavirus infection is indeed not sold through pharmacy chains and retail stores in order to avoid inflated prices. Currently you can only order from official website. Be healthy!

Sonya 10 days ago

I apologize, I didn’t notice the information about cash on delivery at first. Then everything is fine if payment is made upon receipt.

Margo (Ulyanovsk) 8 days ago

Has anyone tried traditional methods to get rid of warts and papillomas?

Andrey A week ago

I tried to burn off a wart on my head with vinegar. The wart really went away, only in its place there was such a burn that my finger hurt for another month. And the most annoying thing is that after a month and a half, two more warts popped up nearby ((

Ekaterina A week ago

I tried to burn out the papilloma with celandine - it didn’t help, it just turned black and became so scary (((

Maria 5 days ago

I recently watched a program on Channel One, they also talked about this PAPIFEX. Many doctors recommended for treatment. I ordered it, I use it, and indeed, the papillomas are dissolving one by one, there are only 2 left, the most tenacious ones.


Elena (dermatologist) 6 days ago

The drug inhibits P kinase and leads to suppression of phosphorylation of cellular and virus-encoded proteins in infected cells.

Interacts with viruses, binds viral particles that are in a free state outside cells, while Varicella-Zoster and herpes simplex viruses are irreversibly inactivated.

Acts on mutant strains of viruses resistant to acyclovir and dioxyuridine. Blocks the introduction of active viral particles through the cell membrane into the cell. It disrupts the ability of the virus to synthesize new structural components.

The active substance of Epigen Intim spray is activated glycyrrhizic acid, which is obtained from licorice root extract. This is not just glycyrrhizic acid, which is part of licorice root syrup, but activated glycyrrhizic acid, which is obtained by molecular activation, as a result of which the antioxidant activity of activated glycyrrhizic acid is tens of times higher than that of ordinary glycyrrhizic acid.

Epigen spray instructions for use

International name - Glycyrrhizic acid(Glycirrizinic acid).
Tradename - Epigen intimate(Epigen intimate).

Composition and release forms

Spray for external and local use. The solution is light yellow to light brown in color and has a characteristic odor.

Active substance: activated glycyrrhizic acid 0.1%, excipients:
maleic acid, fumaric acid, ascorbic acid, folic acid, Tween, propylene glycol, purified water.

The drug is available in the form of a spray with a spray bottle for external and local use: 15, 60, 125 ml in a bottle with a spray bottle, and in the form of a gel with a dispenser for daily intimate hygiene (250 ml).

Pharmacological group

Antiviral agent for topical use.

pharmachologic effect

• local antiviral
• local anti-inflammatory
• antiherpetic
• local antimicrobial

Indications for use

• Treatment of a viral infection caused by the human papillomavirus;
• Prevention and treatment of genital warts and cervical pathology caused by human papillomavirus, cytomegalovirus;
• Prevention and treatment of conditions accompanied by a decrease in local immunity, incl. nonspecific vulvovaginitis, candidal vulvovaginitis and bacterial vaginosis as part of complex therapy;
• Viral infection of the genital organs caused by the Herpes simplex virus (type 2);
• Viral infection of the skin and mucous membranes in the mouth, nose, etc., caused by Herpes Simplex viruses (type 1 and 2);
• Shingles caused by the Herpes zoster virus;
• Viral infection caused by the Varicella Zoster virus (shingles) as part of complex therapy.

Dosage regimen

Externally. Spray onto the affected surface for a few seconds from a distance of 4-5 cm 6 times a day. Duration of treatment - 5 days; in case of persistent disease, treatment is carried out for 10 days. To be effective, no prior rinsing of the area of ​​application is required.

Side effects

Allergic reactions.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to glycyrrhizic acid.

Pregnancy and lactation

The drug is approved for use during the entire period of pregnancy and lactation.

special instructions

In case of suppuration or the appearance of an unpleasant odor, you should consult a doctor. If signs of irritation appear, treatment is stopped.

Interaction

No interaction was detected with the main groups of drugs used for additional treatment for these diseases (antibiotics and antiseptics; anti-inflammatory and painkillers). At the same time, synergism was discovered with the simultaneous use of glycyrrhizic acid and other antiviral substances, in particular derivatives of acyclovir, iodouridine, interferon and other immunomodulators.

Storage conditions

In rooms with a temperature range of 15 to 30 degrees Celsius, in places inaccessible to children.

Best before date

Epigen price

The cost of Epigen Intim spray currently ranges from 1000-1100 rubles, but when using Epigen Intim spray for preventive purposes, it lasts for a long time - for 5-6 months, and considering the benefits of its use, this is not such a big price.

Country of origin

Product group

Antiviral immunostimulating drug

Release forms

• 15 ml - plastic cylinders with a sprayer (1) and a spray nozzle for intravaginal use - cardboard packs. 60 ml - plastic cylinders with a sprayer (1) and a spray nozzle for intravaginal use - cardboard packs. bottle 250ml. Epigen gel 250 ml + wet wipe

Description of the dosage form

• Intimate hygiene gel A solution from light yellow to light brown in color, with a characteristic odor. The solution is light yellow to light brown in color and has a characteristic odor.

pharmachologic effect

Pharmacokinetics

Special conditions

Compound

• activated glycyrrhizic acid 1 mg Excipients: maleic acid, fumaric acid, ascorbic acid, folic acid, Tween, propylene glycol, purified water. activated glycyrrhizic acid 1 mg Excipients: maleic acid, fumaric acid, ascorbic acid, folic acid, Tween, propylene glycol, purified water. based on activated glycyrrhizic acid (licorice root extract) contains active components - phytosphingosines and activated glycyrrhizic acid obtained from licorice root extract, lactic acid.

Epigen intimate indications for use

• treatment of a viral infection caused by the human papillomavirus, including asymptomatic isolation of the human papillomavirus of high oncogenic risk as part of combination and complex therapy; treatment of viral infection caused by herpes simplex virus types I and P as part of complex therapy; treatment of a viral infection caused by the Varicella Zoster virus (shingles) as part of complex therapy; treatment of viral infection caused by cytomegalovirus as part of complex therapy; prevention of relapses of viral infections caused by herpes simplex virus types I and II, Varicella Zoster virus, human papillomavirus, cytomegalovirus. prevention and treatment of genital warts and cervical pathologies caused by the human papillomavirus, tomegalovirus. prevention and treatment of conditions accompanied by a decrease in local immunity, including nonspecific vulvovaginitis, vulvovaginal candidiasis and bacterial vaginosis, as part of complex therapy; when appearing

Storage conditions

• store at room temperature 15-25 degrees
• keep away from children

An effective antiviral treatment and prophylactic agent that allows you to fight herpes virus infection, herpes zoster, nonspecific colpitis and vaginosis, and human papillomavirus infection is the drug "Epigen". Reviews from patients indicate that the medication helps get rid of discomfort in the genital area and is used to treat cervical erosion.

Composition and release form

The medicine is produced in the form of a spray (gel) intended for local and external use. The product is contained in bottles equipped with a nozzle for vaginal use. The active ingredient is glycyrrhizic acid. Auxiliary components include propylene glycol, Tween-80, folic, ascorbic, fumaric, maleic acid.

Pharmacological properties

Thanks to the presence of glycyrrhizic acid, which is isolated from licorice root, the drug “Epigen” (reviews say this) has immunomodulatory, antipruritic, regenerative, anti-inflammatory, and antiviral properties.

The medication has a detrimental effect on the RNA and DNA of many viruses (varicella, herpes simplex, various papilloma viruses, cytomegalovirus). The antiviral effect of the drug is associated with the indication of interferon. The medication causes viral replication in the early stages. This occurs as a result of selective dose-dependent inhibition of phosphorylating kinase P.

The drug, interacting with viral structures, changes the phases of their cycle, resulting in irreversible inactivation of free viral particles. The drug blocks the penetration of viral proteins into the cell, disrupting the ability of microorganisms to synthesize new viral particles. The medication has immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory properties. It slows down the activity and formation of phospholipase and prostaglandins in peritoneal activated macrophages, accelerates the movement of leukocytes into the affected area, and activates oxygen-dependent phagocytosis mechanisms.

The medicine has a membrane-protective effect, reduces the intensity of lipid oxidation by binding toxic oxidation products and regenerating properties are associated with improved restoration of mucous membranes and skin.

The drug "Epigen" is an intimate spray (reviews confirm this fact), very easy to use, and its effect begins from the first seconds after irrigation. When used externally, the active substance accumulates in the affected areas. Due to its slow absorption, glycyrrhizic acid practically does not enter the systemic circulation.

Indications for use

The medication is prescribed for the treatment of herpes virus infections (primary acute and recurrent), which are caused by types 1 and 2. The "Epigen" gel works effectively (reviews from doctors indicate this) as part of a complex treatment with the excited virus

The drug is used for the treatment of human papillomavirus infection, the treatment and prevention of cervical pathology and genital warts, and the prevention of relapses of infections caused by cytomegalovirus, papilloma, and herpes.

The medication is used for the treatment and prevention of conditions that are accompanied by a decrease in local immunity. As part of a combined and complex treatment, the drug is prescribed for vaginal dysbiosis, bacterial vaginosis, vulvovaginal candidiasis, and nonspecific colpitis.

Epigen spray is used for erosion. Reviews from patients say that the product effectively eliminates discomfort. The medicine restores tissue, suppresses pathogenic microbes, and prevents the formation of a malignant process.

"Epigen" - (patient reviews provide information about this) allows you to cope with discomfort in the genital area, accompanied by dryness, burning, itching, as well as in hypoestrogenic conditions. The drug is used for prophylactic purposes during sexual intercourse (to prevent sexually transmitted viral infections).

Mode of application

Before use, the container with the medicine must be shaken, and during the procedure it should be held vertically. This is how the drug Epigen is used for thrush. Reviews from patients say that it must be applied to the entire affected surface, holding the can at a distance of 5 cm. The optimal therapeutic dose is considered to be 2 presses on the valve.

Intravaginal administration of the product is carried out using the included vaginal attachment. It is presented in the form of a hollow tube 7 cm long, at the opposite ends of which there is a valve and a sprayer. Before use, remove the spray valve from the cylinder and put on the nozzle, which is inserted into the body, making 1-2 injections. This allows the medicine to be evenly applied to the internal genital organs. After the procedure, you should remain in a lying position for 10 minutes; for hygienic purposes, it is recommended to wash the nozzle with soap and warm water.

“Epigen intimate” (reviews of the male part indicate this), in addition to external use, is injected 2 times per procedure into the opening of the urethra using a spray bottle, which is kept at a distance of 1 cm from the organ. According to a similar scheme, the medicine is used for clinical extragenital manifestations of herpes.

Treatment regimens

For cytomegalovirus infection and genital herpes, the drug is used for two weeks 5 times a day. The spray is applied both externally and intravaginally. After localizing the relapse, the drug is used three times a day for 10 days. To prevent recurrence of these diseases, the medication must be used morning and evening from the 20th day of menstruation until its end.

For herpes zoster, it is necessary to apply Epigen 6 times a day. Reviews from patients say that after using the medicine, the amount of rash decreased significantly, and they used the spray until all signs of the disease completely disappeared.

When papillomas are located in the perianal area, near and directly on the genitals themselves, the medication is prescribed 6 times a day. The procedures are performed within a week. To prevent the progression of human papillomavirus infection, you should use the spray before and after sexual intercourse, as well as 3 times a day when provoking factors appear: overwork, stress, taking cytostatics, antibiotics, microflora disorders, respiratory viral infections.

For the treatment of vaginosis and nonspecific colpitis, Epigen-gel (reviews from doctors and their prescriptions indicate this) should be used vaginally for a week. If there is no improvement, the course of treatment is repeated after 10 days.

For manifestations of discomfort in the genital area, characterized by dryness, burning and itching, as well as as a result of insufficient functioning of the ovaries, the drug is prescribed 2 times a day for three weeks.

Contraindications

It is not recommended to use the drug if you are hypersensitive to glycyrrhizic acid and other components. Epigen should be used with caution during pregnancy. Reviews from patients say that the medicine helps well with manifestations of thrush and helps protect against infection before childbirth. The medicine can be used during the entire period of pregnancy and lactation according to absolute indications. The studies carried out did not establish the teratogenicity of the drug.