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Phase I safety study of Praneem polyherbal vaginal tablet use among HIV-uninfected women in Pune, India.

Abstract
Praneem polyherbal formulations containing purified extracts of Azadirachta indica (neem tree) have shown activity against HIV and sexually transmitted disease pathogens in studies in vitro. The product also has contraceptive properties. This has prompted its development as a possible microbicide. We evaluated the safety of Praneem polyherbal tablet use among HIV-uninfected women. Twenty eligible women were enrolled in a Phase I open-label study requiring 14 days of consecutive intravaginal use of Praneem polyherbal tablets. Nine (45%) participants experienced 17 episodes of genital irritation. Transient genital itching was reported by eight (40%) participants, burning micturation by two (10%) and lower abdominal pain, genital burning and intermenstrual spotting by one (5%) each. On colposcopy, petechial haemorrhage was observed in two participants, one on day 7 and the other on day 14, and both were resolved without any treatment. There were no serious adverse events. Praneem polyherbal tablets were found to be safe for once daily intravaginal use for 14 consecutive days in sexually active HIV-uninfected women and a Phase II study may be taken up as a priority.
AuthorsSmita N Joshi, Usha Katti, Sheela Godbole, Kapila Bharucha, Kishore Kumar B, Sangeeta Kulkarni, Arun Risbud, Sanjay Mehendale
JournalTransactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg) Vol. 99 Issue 10 Pg. 769-74 (Oct 2005) ISSN: 0035-9203 [Print] England
PMID16084547 (Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Phase I, Journal Article)
Chemical References
  • Plant Extracts
  • Praneem
  • Spermatocidal Agents
  • Tablets
  • Quinine
Topics
  • Administration, Intravaginal
  • Adult
  • Female
  • HIV Seronegativity
  • Humans
  • India
  • Patient Satisfaction
  • Plant Extracts (administration & dosage, adverse effects)
  • Quinine (administration & dosage, adverse effects)
  • Spermatocidal Agents (administration & dosage, adverse effects)
  • Tablets

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