{"product_id":"relactagel-bacterial-vaginosis-treatment","title":"Relactagel Lactate Vaginal Gel CE Marked BV Treatment x 7","description":"\u003c!-- Relactagel Lactate Vaginal Gel — Shopline-compatible HTML --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eA healthy vagina is naturally acidic, maintained by lactic acid-producing bacteria called lactobacilli that form a key part of your natural defences. When that balance is disrupted, bacterial vaginosis (BV) can develop — the most common cause of recurring vaginal infection. Relactagel is a CE marked lactic acid vaginal gel designed to restore that natural balance, treating active BV and helping prevent it from returning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 24px;\"\u003e7 pre-filled vaginal applicators per pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- TTC warning - prominent --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #faf0e6; border-left: 4px solid #b8860b; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; font-weight: bold; color: #7a5200;\"\u003eImportant — if you are trying to conceive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #4a3300;\"\u003eRelactagel should not be used by couples actively trying to conceive, as it may affect sperm. If you have BV and are trying to conceive, speak with your GP about appropriate treatment timing and options before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- What is BV --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; color: #2c2c2c; margin: 0 0 12px; border-bottom: 2px solid #c4d4e0; padding-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eUnderstanding bacterial vaginosis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eBV develops when anaerobic bacteria overgrow and replace the lactobacilli that normally maintain a healthy, acidic vaginal environment. The main symptoms are abnormal discharge, a change in discharge consistency or colour, and an unpleasant odour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eA number of everyday factors can disrupt the vagina's natural acidity, including hormonal changes through the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, or menopause, antibiotic use, sexual intercourse, intrauterine devices, smoking, and douching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 24px;\"\u003eBV is not considered a sexually transmitted infection, and it is not the same as thrush — thrush is associated with itching, irritation, and soreness, whereas BV is typically associated with unpleasant odour and discharge changes rather than itching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- How it works --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; color: #2c2c2c; margin: 0 0 12px; border-bottom: 2px solid #c4d4e0; padding-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eHow Relactagel works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 24px;\"\u003eRelactagel contains lactic acid, which restores and maintains the vagina's natural acidity, creating an environment favourable to lactobacilli growth. It also contains glycogen, which provides nutrients that support the growth of these beneficial bacteria — helping rebuild your natural microbiome rather than simply masking symptoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Clinical evidence --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; color: #2c2c2c; margin: 0 0 12px; border-bottom: 2px solid #c4d4e0; padding-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eWhat the evidence shows\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eRelactagel is a CE marked medical device, and lactic acid gels of this type have been studied in clinical trials including the UK-based VITA study. The evidence shows a genuinely useful picture, with some honest trade-offs worth knowing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #2c4a6e;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; font-size: 14px; width: 28%;\"\u003eOutcome\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eWhat the research shows\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #c4d0e0; font-weight: bold; color: #2c4a6e; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eShort-term symptom relief\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #c4d0e0; color: #1a1a1a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eIn the VITA study, lactic acid gels showed 47–70% participant-reported symptom resolution at 14 days — slightly lower than the approximately 70% seen with oral antibiotics such as metronidazole.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #c4d0e0; font-weight: bold; color: #2c4a6e; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eRecurrence prevention\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #c4d0e0; color: #1a1a1a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eOver a 6-month period, lactic acid gels perform comparably to antibiotics at preventing BV from returning — a key advantage given how frequently BV recurs.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #c4d0e0; font-weight: bold; color: #2c4a6e; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eTolerability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #c4d0e0; color: #1a1a1a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eSignificantly fewer adverse effects than oral metronidazole, which commonly causes nausea, taste disturbance, and diarrhoea.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #c4d0e0; font-weight: bold; color: #2c4a6e; vertical-align: top;\"\u003ePatient preference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #c4d0e0; color: #1a1a1a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eDespite the slightly lower short-term clearance rate, many women in clinical trials prefer topical lactic acid gels over antibiotics for the lack of systemic side effects, ease of use, and avoidance of antibiotic resistance.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c!-- How to use --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; color: #2c2c2c; margin: 0 0 12px; border-bottom: 2px solid #c4d4e0; padding-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #2c4a6e;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; font-size: 14px; width: 30%;\"\u003ePurpose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eDirections\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #c4d0e0; font-weight: bold; color: #2c4a6e; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eActive treatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #c4d0e0; color: #1a1a1a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eOne pre-filled applicator daily for 7 days, at bedtime to reduce leakage.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #c4d0e0; font-weight: bold; color: #2c4a6e; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eRecurrence prevention\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #c4d0e0; color: #1a1a1a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eOne pre-filled applicator daily for 2–3 days following your period, as required.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; color: #2c2c2c; margin: 0 0 12px; border-bottom: 2px solid #c4d4e0; padding-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 6px; font-weight: bold; color: #2c4a6e;\"\u003eCan I use Relactagel during pregnancy?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 16px;\"\u003eYes. If a vaginal infection occurs during pregnancy, consult your obstetrician.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 6px; font-weight: bold; color: #2c4a6e;\"\u003eCan I use Relactagel while taking oral antibiotics?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 16px;\"\u003eYes, Relactagel is safe to use alongside oral antibiotics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 6px; font-weight: bold; color: #2c4a6e;\"\u003eCan BV come back?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 16px;\"\u003eYes, BV recurs frequently for many women. Relactagel can be used specifically to help prevent recurrence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 6px; font-weight: bold; color: #2c4a6e;\"\u003eIs bacterial vaginosis a sexually transmitted infection?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 16px;\"\u003eNo, BV is not considered a sexually transmitted infection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 6px; font-weight: bold; color: #2c4a6e;\"\u003eWhat does Relactagel contain?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 24px;\"\u003eLactic acid, glycogen, propylene glycol, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, sodium hydroxide, and water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Disclaimer --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 14px 18px; margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 13px; color: #555555;\"\u003eRelactagel is a CE marked medical device. The glycogen in Relactagel is derived from maize — do not use if you have a maize allergy. Relactagel may cause burning or mild irritation during fungal infections (thrush) or where there are small cracks or tears in the vaginal tissue. Contact your doctor if you experience three or more episodes of BV in one year. Couples trying to conceive should not use Relactagel, as it may affect sperm. Please refer to the Information for Use leaflet inside the product box for full details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arok Healthcare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54201931759953,"sku":"92412","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1057\/3312\/8529\/files\/92412-2.jpg?v=1783019498","url":"https:\/\/www.kegel8.co.uk\/products\/relactagel-bacterial-vaginosis-treatment","provider":"Kegel8","version":"1.0","type":"link"}