What is Glizigen® Spray Used For? | Intimate Hygiene Spray Against Viral Infections

What is Glizigen® Spray Used For?

For individuals combating viruses like HPV and HSV, or those seeking protection against them, creating a safe, fast, and effective protective barrier in the genital area is of utmost importance. In daily life, during situations such as menstruation, laser hair removal, sexual intercourse, gym visits, and swimming pool use, the need for regional hygiene increases. Glizigen® Spray, with its Glycyrrhizinic Acid content and Superior Molecular Activation Technology (MAT), helps prevent viruses from attaching to and multiplying in cells. It offers a practical and hygienic antiviral support that does not require rinsing, maintains the skin's natural pH balance, and does not pose a risk of irritation.

How to Use Glizigen® Spray?

Hold the spray upright and apply it to the genital area. Two sprays per application to the affected area are sufficient. It can be used 3-4 times a day or as often as needed. It does not require rinsing and maintains its protective effect for 6-8 hours with a single application.

Where is Glizigen® Spray Manufactured? 

Glizigen® products are manufactured in Spain by Catalysis. Catalysis is dedicated to research and development of products in the fields of pharmaceuticals, dermocosmetics, and dietetics. The goal of their research is to design new therapeutic approaches without using aggressive drugs that cause numerous side effects. Glizigen® products have been developed in line with this philosophy. The unique "Molecular Activation Technology" is used in the production of these products to achieve the best results. The Turkish distributorship of Glizigen® products is handled by Primum İlaç ve Sağlık Hizmetleri A.Ş. You can purchase Glizigen® products from all pharmacies and marketplaces, or from the official sales website, Primum Club.

What Does Glizigen® Spray Offer?

• Clinically proven antiviral support against viral transmission and infection risks with Glycyrrhizinic acid,

• Creates a protective barrier upon application and has an effect lasting 6-8 hours per single use,

• Formula that helps prevent viruses from attaching to and multiplying in cells,

• Rinsing-free, fast, practical, and hygienic spray form,

• Soothing care support for blisters and lesions in the genital area,

• Compatible with the natural pH balance of the genital area,

• Safe to use before/after menstruation, epilation, pool/gym, and sexual intercourse,

• Advantage of being combinable with other treatments,

• Clinically and dermatologically tested safe ingredients.

Ingredients

Aqua, Propylene Glycol, Polysorbate 80, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Triethanolamine.

What is Human Papillomavirus (HPV)?

HPV (Human Papillomavirus) is a double-stranded DNA virus that infects the basal epithelial layer of skin and mucosal surfaces. With over 200 types, HPV is one of the most common infections worldwide, and a large portion of the population encounters this virus at some point in their lives. Although most infections are cleared spontaneously by the immune system within 2 years, particularly high-risk types can lead to persistent infections and predispose to cancers of the cervix, anus, vulva, vagina, penis, and oropharynx (throat).

How is HPV Transmitted and What are Its Symptoms?

HPV is most commonly transmitted through direct sexual contact (vaginal, oral, anal); however, it is not limited to sexual intercourse. It can also be transmitted through micro-traumas and cracks in the skin from shared towels, underwear, epilation centers, gyms, swimming pools, and public restrooms, which are moist/shared areas.

• Common Symptoms: Infection is often asymptomatic. When symptoms occur, the most common findings are flesh-colored, raised, or flat warts (condylomas) in the genital area, around the anus, or in the mouth/throat. Women may also experience irregular bleeding or menstrual irregularities.

• Prevention and Precautions: Vaccination (especially ideal for ages 9-26), regular screenings (Pap Smear and HPV DNA tests), barrier hygiene, and proper intimate care practices that support mucosal immunity play a fundamental role in protection.

What is Herpes Simplex Virus (Genital Herpes - HSV)?

HSV (Herpes Simplex Virus) is a widespread viral infection transmitted through skin and mucous membrane contact. While HSV Type 1 is mostly seen around the mouth and HSV Type 2 in the genital area, both types can cause lesions in either region. Once in the body, the virus settles in nerve cells and reactivates during times of stress, fatigue, and weakened immunity, leading to recurrent outbreaks.

What are the Symptoms of HSV (Genital Herpes)?

The most prominent symptoms are itching, burning, and stinging in the genital, perianal, or mouth area, followed by fluid-filled blisters that burst and turn into painful sores. These lesions may be accompanied by painful urination, swollen groin lymph nodes, fever, and malaise. While the risk of transmission is very high during periods of active lesions, transmission can also occur from asymptomatic carriers.

What are Genital Warts (Condyloma)?

Genital warts are lesions that appear in the genital and perianal areas caused by certain types of Human Papillomavirus (HPV). Low-risk HPV Types 6 and 11 are responsible for over 90% of genital wart cases. The virus, transmitted through micro-cracks in the skin and mucosa, activates especially during periods of weakened immunity, triggering lesion formation.

What are the Symptoms of Genital Warts and How Are They Treated?

• Symptoms: These are soft, moist, pink or flesh-colored bumps that are single or clustered in the genital area, often resembling a cauliflower. They can sometimes cause itching, burning, and discomfort.

• Treatment & Supportive Care: Cryotherapy (freezing), electrocauterization (burning), laser, or surgical methods are applied depending on the size and extent of the warts. As supportive treatment and to prevent viral attachment, topical products containing Glycyrrhizinic Acid derived from licorice root can be preferred.

• Prevention: The most effective method of prevention is the HPV vaccine; however, condom use, maintaining strong immunity, and proper intimate hygiene habits are important in reducing the risk of transmission and recurrence.

What is Genital Herpes?

Genital herpes is a chronic and contagious infection caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV), characterized by painful fluid-filled blisters (vesicles) in the genital and anal areas. Although HSV Type 2 is responsible for most cases, HSV Type 1 can also cause genital herpes as a result of oral-genital contact. After entering the body, the virus settles in nerve ganglia and reactivates during periods of weakened immunity, stress, fever, and fatigue, leading to recurrent outbreaks.

What are the Symptoms of Genital Herpes and How is it Transmitted?

HSV is transmitted through direct skin and mucous membrane contact; transmission can also occur from asymptomatic carriers who do not have active lesions.

• Symptoms: Before the lesions, there is a sensation of burning, itching, and tingling (prodromal period); this is followed by the appearance of painful, fluid-filled blisters clustered on the vulva, vagina, penis, scrotum, or around the anus. These blisters burst within a few days, turning into open sores (ulcers) that heal by scabbing.

• Accompanying Conditions: Painful urination, swollen groin lymph nodes, malaise, and fever may occur. Primary (first) outbreaks are much more severe than recurrent ones.

• Treatment & Support: In addition to medical antiviral treatments, topical gels and sprays containing Glycyrrhizinic Acid derived from licorice root clinically support in alleviating the severity and duration of outbreaks by helping to prevent the virus from multiplying and attaching to cells. In cases of active herpes during pregnancy, a C-section is usually preferred to prevent transmission to the baby during birth.

This article was written by Pharmacist Arzum Çetin from the Primum Pharma team.