What is Bacterial Vaginosis?

If you have noticed a ‘fishy odour’, it could be bacterial vaginosis.

Bacterial vaginosis, also known as ‘BV’, is the most common vaginal infection,

affecting approximately 1 in 4 women in the Middle East.

Fortunately, you don’t have to put up with BV

symptoms, and can soon get back to feeling fresh and confident again. ​ ​ ​ ​

Symptoms of Bacterial Vaginosis
The most common symptoms of BV are: 

Strong/unpleasant
‘fishy’ odour

Thin vaginal discharge 
that is white or greyish



 

The presence of a strong ‘fishy’ odour and characteristic white or grey watery discharge are a few BV symptoms to look out for. 
Speak to your pharmacist, who will be able to assist you

How to know if you have BV or other 
vaginal infection?

Take a look at the symptoms checker below and speak to your pharmacist to see if you could have BV

Symptoms 

Bacterial Vaginosis

Yeast Infection

Trichomoniasis

Odour

Strong fishy odour

No odour

Unpleasant odour

Discharge

Thin, grayish-white

Thick, white, cottage cheese-like

Frothy, yellow-green

How do you get Bacterial Vaginosis?

When healthy, the environment and bacteria inside the vagina are in balance. Naturally occurring ‘good’ bacteria, or lactobacilli, are dominant and the vaginal environment is slightly acidic (pH<4.5), thanks to lactic acid produced by the bacteria. However, in BV, the balance is altered and the good bacteria in the vagina are reduced in number, vaginal pH becomes raised, and the ‘bad’ BV-causing bacteria come to dominate.

The bad, BV-causing bacteria are able to grow by attaching to the vaginal lining and forming a ‘biofilm’ that helps sustain them and protect them as they grow and reproduce.


BV impact on Quality of life

Most women report that BV has a moderate-to-severe impact on their self-esteem and personal life. The most distressing symptom is the malodour, followed by abnormal discharge. This leaves women feeling

self-conscious, falsely unhygienic and very concerned about their personal image. 

Women as well often feel confused and frustrated when experiencing recurrent BV infections.

VivaGel™ BV contains 1% Astodrimer Sodium, a patented non-antibiotic molecule for the topical treatment of and rapid relief from BV, as well as prevention of recurrent BV    

VivaGel BV will help you relief rapidly from BV symptoms

4 Days

to resolve the discharge

24 Hours

to resolve the odour

How VivaGel BV Helps

​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ ​ ​ ​VivaGel BV  is a product for the treatment of bacterial vaginosis and relief of its symptoms. 

​ ​ ​ ​ ​It works to treat BV by disrupting the attachment of BV-causing bacteria to the vaginal lining. 

​ ​ ​ ​ ​VivaGel BV provides a patented, non-antibiotic, clinically proven treatment that,

            • Restores va​ginal balance by eliminating harmful bacteria.
            • Prevents recurrence without affecting beneficial bacteria.
            • Provides rapid relief from BV symptoms within 24 hours

Why to Choose VivaGel BV?

10+

Different types of

clinical trials

2,000+

Women enrolled in

clinical trials

170+

Research centers

in >17 countries

40+​

Countries approval

awarded

VivaGel BV is superior to conventional BV treatments
VivaGel BV is a unique BV treatment that is superior to other BV treatments


VivaGel BV Doses


Method of administration


  1. Remove the cap from the tube and puncture the metal seal.
  2. Remove the applicator and screw the end of it onto the tube.
  3. Slowly squeeze the tube to fill the applicator; the plunger will move as the ​applicator fills and will stop moving when the applicator contains the correct amount of gel. 
  4. The applicator is inserted in the same way you would use a tampon applicator, ​so you may sit or stand depending on how you feel most comfortable and gently ​insert the applicator as far as comfortably possible into the vagina. Holding the applicator in place, slowly push the plunger until it stops, dispersing the gel ​into ​the vagina. 
  5. ​The reusable applicator must be washed following each use. ​To wash, pull the ​plunger out to remove it from the barrel and ​wash both the barrel and plunger with mild soap and warm ​water. Rinse thoroughly with warm water and leave it to ​air dry. 
  6. To reassemble, push the plunger back into the non-threaded ​barrel end.
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Warnings & precautions:

  • Do not use for more than 7 days unless a doctor has told you to. 
  • See your doctor if symptoms persist after 7 days or recur within 2 weeks of completing a course, or if you consider you may be at risk of a Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI). 
  • See a doctor if you are diabetic or pregnant/ breastfeeding (or plan to be). 
  • You can use VivaGel BV when you don’t have symptoms to help prevent recurrent BV and its symptoms. 
  • Recurrent BV is typically 3 or more episodes in a 12-month period. 
  • See a doctor before using VivaGel BV for the prevention of recurrent BV. Use of VivaGel BV beyond 16 weeks is not recommended without medical supervision.