Massengill Medicated Douche

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Massengill Medicated Douche is used to give temporary relief from minor vaginal irritation, soreness, or itching.

Massengill Medicated Douche should not be used to prevent pregnancy or sexually transmitted disease.

Massengill Medicated Douche may also be used for reasons not listed in this medication guide.

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.

Read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you do not understand these instructions.

Do not take by mouth. This medicine is for use only in the vagina.

Gently insert the applicator nozzle no more than 3 inches into your vagina. Squeeze the bottle slowly, while allowing the liquid to flow freely out of the vagina. Use this medicine while sitting on the toilet or standing in a tub or shower.

When treating an infection, you may be given antibiotic or antifungal medicine to take by mouth or use in the vagina. Use all medicines for the full prescribed length of time, even if your symptoms quickly improve.

You should not use Massengill Medicated Douche for longer than 7 days without medical advice. Follow all directions on the medicine label.

Call your doctor if you have new or worsening symptoms such as pelvic pain, fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, yellow or foul-smelling vaginal discharge, painful and frequent urination, or genital sores.

Massengill Medicated Douche can stain skin and fabrics. You may use rubbing alcohol to remove staining from your skin. Stains on fabric can be removed by rinsing with ammonia diluted with water. Avoid getting the medicine on jewelry, especially silver.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Each Massengill Medicated Douche disposable douche is for one use only.

Use exactly as instructed on the label, or as directed by your doctor.

You should not use Massengill Medicated Douche if you are allergic to it.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if Massengill Medicated Douche is safe to use if you have:

• kidney disease; or
• a thyroid disorder.

Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant.

Do not use this medicine in a child or teenager without medical advice.

Get emergency medical help if you notice signs of an allergic reaction: hives; trouble breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Massengill Medicated Douche may cause serious side effects. Stop using Massengill Medicated Douche and call your doctor immediately if you experience:

• ongoing vaginal pain or soreness;
• itching, swelling, or redness;
• vaginal dryness; or
• severe irritation or burning.

Less serious side effects may be more common, and you may have none at all.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may happen. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the usual time. Do not take two doses at once.

An overdose of Massengill Medicated Douche is not expected to be harmful. If someone accidentally swallows the medicine, seek emergency medical help or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

Do not let Massengill Medicated Douche get in your eyes. If it does, rinse your eyes with water. Seek medical advice if you continue to have eye irritation.

Avoid using other vaginal products or medications unless your doctor advises you to.

Medicine used in the vagina is not likely to be affected by other drugs you use. However, many drugs can interact with each other. Inform each of your healthcare providers about all the medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.