Miconazole vaginal

Miconazole is a medicine that fights fungus. It stops fungus from growing.

Miconazole vaginal is used to treat vaginal candida (yeast) infections.

Miconazole vaginal may also be used for other reasons that are not mentioned in this medication guide.

If you have symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection for the first time, talk to your doctor before using this medication.

If this is the first time you have symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection, talk to your doctor before using this medication.

You should not use miconazole vaginal if you have ever had an allergic reaction to it.

To ensure miconazole vaginal is safe for you, inform your doctor if you have:

• a fever,
• abdominal pain,
• foul-smelling discharge,
• diabetes, or
• HIV or AIDS.

Do not use miconazole vaginal without a doctor's advice if you are pregnant.

Do not use this medicine without a doctor's advice if you are breast-feeding a baby.

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

Common side effects of miconazole vaginal may include:

• mild burning or itching;
• skin irritation around the vagina; or
• urinating more than usual.

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

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Do not take this medicine by mouth. It is for use only in your vagina.

Wash your hands before and after using miconazole vaginal.

Insert the tablet, suppository, or cream into the vagina using the applicator as directed.

You can use a sanitary napkin to prevent the medication from staining your clothing but do not use a tampon.

Use this medication for the full prescribed length of time, even during your menstrual period. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared. Skipping doses may also increase your risk of further infection that is resistant to miconazole vaginal.

If the infection does not clear up after you have finished one course of therapy, or if it appears to get worse, see your doctor. You may have another type of infection.

If this medication gets in your eyes, rinse with water.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and apply only the next scheduled dose. Do not use a double dose of this medication.

An overdose of miconazole vaginal is unlikely. If you think that a much larger than normal dose has been used or that miconazole vaginal has been swallowed, contact an emergency room or a poison control center.

Avoid wearing tight-fitting, synthetic clothing (like panty hose) that does not let air circulate. Wear loose-fitting clothing made of cotton and other natural fibers until the infection is healed.

Miconazole may damage a condom or diaphragm. Use another form of birth control while using miconazole vaginal.

It is unlikely that other drugs you take by mouth or through injection will affect miconazole applied vaginally. However, many drugs can interact with one another. Inform all your health care providers about all the medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.