How should I take or use this medication?
Insert vaginal pessaries the right way by following these steps:
Use the pessary for as long as directed by your doctor or pharmacist, even during your menstrual period.
Avoid sexual intercourse during treatment. Use a sanitary napkin or panty liner to prevent the medication from leaking and staining your clothes.
How to store the medication/medical device?
Store in a cool and dry place, away from direct sunlight. Keep this medication away from children.
How do I throw away this medication safely?
Pack this medication in a black trash bag and seal it tightly before throwing it into the rubbish chute or bin.
Disclaimer
The content of this article does not replace the information from your healthcare professional. Please consult your healthcare professional for more information.
This article is jointly developed by members of the National Medication Information workgroup. The workgroup consists of cluster partners (NHG Health, National University Health System and SingHealth), community pharmacies (Guardian, Unity and Watsons) and Pharmaceutical Society of Singapore (PSS).
The images and video in this article has been developed by the Singapore National Asthma Programme (SNAP) and have been reviewed by the PSS-National Medication Information workgroup.
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- Pharmaceutical Society of Singapore