Treatment of symptoms associated with bacterial vaginosis

摘要

The invention relates to the use of saccharide, such as lactose for the preparation of a medicament for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of one or more symptoms caused by bacterial vaginosis, wherein the medicament comprises at least 20 percent by weight of saccharide, and wherein the medicament is substantially free from bacteria. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for treating one or more symptoms associated with bacterial vaginosis, as well as a pharmaceutical composition comprising the saccharide.

主权项

1. A method for the treatment and/or amelioration of one or more symptoms of bacterial vaginosis, comprising administering to an individual having one or more symptoms of bacterial vaginosis a pharmaceutical dosage unit of 10 mg to 10 g in the form of a vaginal capsule or tablet, said pharmaceutical dosage unit consisting essentially of at least 90% by weight of lactose monohydrate as the only active ingredient, and wherein said pharmaceutical dosage unit includes less than 105 bacteria, thereby treating and/or ameliorating symptoms of bacterial vaginosis.