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Miconazole Nitrate

MICONAZOLE NITRATE

Standard Dose
Directions before using this product read the enclosed consumer information leaflet for complete directions and information adults and children 12 years of age and over: applicator: insert 1 applicatorful into the vagina at bedtime for 7 nights in a row. Wash applicator after use. use the same tube of cream if you have itching and irritation on the skin outside the vagina. Squeeze a small amount of cream onto your fingertip. Apply to itchy, irritated skin outside the vagina (vulva). Use 2 times daily for up to 7 days as needed. children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses treats vaginal yeast infections relieves external itching and irritation due to a vaginal yeast infection
Summary

Indications and usage Uses treats vaginal yeast infections relieves external itching and irritation due to a vaginal yeast infection Dosage and administration Directions before using this product read the enclosed consumer information leaflet for complete directions and information adults and children 12 years of age and over: applicator: insert 1 applicatorful into the vagina at bedtime for 7 nights in a row.

Wash applicator after use. use the same tube of cream if you have itching and irritation on the skin outside the vagina.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses treats vaginal yeast infections relieves external itching and irritation due to a vaginal yeast infection Dosage and administration Directions before using this product read the enclosed consumer information leaflet for complete directions and information adults and children 12 years of age and over: applicator: insert 1 applicatorful into the vagina at bedtime for 7 nights in a row. Wash applicator after use. use the same tube of cream if you have itching and irritation on the skin outside the vagina. Squeeze a small amount of cream onto your fingertip. Apply to itchy, irritated skin outside the vagina (vulva). Use 2 times daily for up to 7 days as needed. children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings For vaginal use only Do not use if you have never had a vaginal yeast infection diagnosed by a doctor Ask a doctor before use if you have vaginal itching and discomfort for the first time lower abdominal, back or shoulder pain, fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, or foul-smelling vaginal discharge. You may have a more serious condition. vaginal yeast infections often (such as once a month or 3 in 6 months). You could be pregnant or have a serious underlying medical cause for your symptoms, including diabetes or a weakened immune system. been exposed to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that causes AIDS Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the prescription blood thinning medicine warfarin, because bleeding or bruising may occur When using this product do not use tampons, douches, spermicides, or other vaginal products. Condoms and diaphragms may be damaged and fail to prevent pregnancy or sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). do not have vaginal intercourse mild increase in vaginal burning, itching or irritation may occur if you do not get complete relief ask a doctor before using another product Stop use and ask a doctor if symptoms do not get better in 3 days symptoms last more than 7 days you get a rash or hives, abdominal pain, fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, or foul-smelling vaginal discharge. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Monitoring

  • Warnings For vaginal use only Do not use if you have never had a vaginal yeast infection diagnosed by a doctor Ask a doctor before use if you have vaginal itching and discomfort for the first time lower abdominal, back or shoulder pain, fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, or foul-smelling vaginal discharge.
  • You may have a more serious condition.
  • vaginal yeast infections often (such as once a month or 3 in 6 months).
  • You could be pregnant or have a serious underlying medical cause for your symptoms, including diabetes or a weakened immune system.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.
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