Can You Get Balance Activ on prescription?
Balance Activ, has been shown to be as effective as antibiotics in relieving symptoms of BV. It contains lactic acid and glycogen, working with your body to promote the growth of good bacteria and restore the natural vaginal balance. You can buy this in the shops or get it on prescription.
Does Balance Activ treat BV?
Balance Activ multi-action treatment gel and pessaries restore and preserve the natural pH balance in the vagina, effectively relieving BV.
What can I buy at the pharmacy to treat BV?
The bottom line The best treatments for bacterial vaginosis include metronidazole vaginal gel, metronidazole pills, and clindamycin vaginal cream.
Can you get BV treatment from a pharmacist?
If your symptoms are affecting your daily life and causing you discomfort you should talk to your GP, pharmacist or a nurse at your local sexual health clinic. They will be able to offer advice and BV treatment options.
Why does Balance Activ burn?
Upon applying Balance Activ BV I suffer a sharp burning sensation. Is this normal? This burning sensation can occur if the user has small abrasions in the vaginal tissue. These abrasions are often caused by a vaginal infection.
What causes BV infection?
BV is a result of an imbalance of “good” and “harmful” bacteria in a vagina. Douching, not using condoms, and having new or multiple sex partners can upset the normal balance of vaginal bacteria, increasing your risk for getting BV. We also do not know how sex causes BV.
Why do I keep getting a BV?
However, we do know the condition most often occurs in those who are sexually active. BV is a result of an imbalance of “good” and “harmful” bacteria in a vagina. Douching, not using condoms, and having new or multiple sex partners can upset the normal balance of vaginal bacteria, increasing your risk for getting BV.
Will canesten cure BV?
Canesbalance starts working immediately to relive the unpleasant intimate odour and its clinically proven to treat the symptoms of BV effectively. It contains triple benefit formula that will help you treat your bacterial vaginosis symptoms effectively.
Does canesten work for BV?
If you know you have bacterial vaginosis (BV), you can use an internal gel to treat the symptoms of the infection. These internal gels, such as CanesBalance®, work by helping to regulate the pH balance of your vagina.
Can I buy anything over-the-counter for BV?
A doctor may prescribe antibiotics to treat BV. If antibiotics are not effective, a doctor may recommend another treatment plan. Those with BV cannot purchase medication without a prescription.
How often can I use Balance Activ?
For effective treatment of abnormal discharge, discomfort, vaginal odour and Bacterial Vaginosis, one tube should be used each day for seven consecutive days. To prevent recurrence of symptoms and to maintain the normal pH balance, use one to two tubes every week.
What is balance Activ vaginal gel?
Dual action Balance Activ Vaginal Gel is clinically proven to restore and preserve the natural pH balance in the vagina. It neutralises abnormal vaginal odour, rapidly relieves vaginal discomfort and abnormal discharge and treats and prevents Bacterial Vaginosis.
Does balance Activ really work?
It’s a naturally working alternative that works. Balance Activ multi-action treatment gel and pessaries restore and preserve the natural pH balance in the vagina, effectively relieving BV. Balance Activ products are safe to use during pregnancy** and menstruation.
What are the ingredients of balance Activ?
Ingredients of Balance Activ 1 Lactic acid. 2 Glycogen. 3 Propylene glycol. 4 Methylhydroxypropyl cellulose. 5 Sodium lactate. 6 (more items)
Is balance Activ safe to use during pregnancy?
Balance Activ multi-action treatment gel and pessaries restore and preserve the natural pH balance in the vagina, effectively relieving BV. Balance Activ products are safe to use during pregnancy** and menstruation. **Balance Activ is safe to use during pregnancy.