CompositionFheal Pessaries are used to help manage vaginal dryness, irritation and discomfort caused by thinning of the vaginal lining (atrophic vaginitis), which is common after the menopause, and to support healing of the vaginal tissue. They are a single-ingredient medicine containing triticum vulgare (wheat germ) extract, and belong to a class of medicines called tissue-repair agents.
This medicine works by helping the cells of the vaginal lining repair and regenerate, which may ease dryness, burning and irritation. Insert one pessary high into the vagina, usually at bedtime, as directed by your doctor, after washing your hands.
It is a non-hormonal product, but the evidence for its benefit is limited, and your doctor may recommend other treatments such as vaginal moisturisers or low-dose vaginal hormone treatment. Avoid perfumed soaps and douches in the genital area during treatment.
Before using this medicine, tell your doctor if you have a wheat allergy, a vaginal infection, or are pregnant or breastfeeding. Contact your doctor if you have vaginal bleeding after the menopause, an unusual or smelly discharge, or if burning or itching gets worse, as these need to be checked.
