Tioconazole vaginal

Tioconazole is a medicine that treats infections caused by fungus.

Tioconazole vaginal (for use in the vagina) is used to treat vaginal Candida (yeast) infections.

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

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 tioconazole vaginal by mouth. It is for use only in your vagina.

This medication comes with patient instructions for safe and effective use. Follow these directions carefully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

This medicine is usually given as a single dose. You should notice some improvement in your symptoms after the 1-day treatment. It may take up to 7 days after using the 1-day dose before your symptoms go away completely.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 3 days, or if you still have symptoms for longer than 7 days. Frequent vaginal yeast infections that do not clear up with treatment may be a sign of a more serious condition.

The single-use applicator is for one use only. Throw the applicator away after one use, even if there is still some medicine left in it after inserting your dose.

Tioconazole vaginal contains mineral oil or petrolatum, which can weaken the latex rubber in a condom or diaphragm. These forms of birth control may be less effective if you use them during your treatment with tioconazole vaginal. Use another form of birth control while you are using tioconazole and for at least 3 full days after your treatment ends.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not warm the medicine applicator before using tioconazole vaginal.

Follow all instructions on your medicine label and package. Inform all your healthcare providers about your medical conditions, allergies, and all the medicines you take.

You should not use tioconazole vaginal if you are allergic to it.

Do not use tioconazole vaginal if you have never had a vaginal yeast infection that has been confirmed by a doctor.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to use this medicine if you have other medical conditions, especially:

• fever, chills, vomiting, pain in your back or shoulder;
• pelvic pain, vaginal discharge with a bad odor;
• if you are having vaginal itching or discomfort for the first time; or
• if you think you may have been exposed to HIV (human immunodeficiency virus).

FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether tioconazole vaginal will harm an unborn baby. Do not use this medicine without your doctor's advice if you are pregnant.

It is not known whether tioconazole vaginal passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medicine without your doctor's advice if you are breast-feeding.

Do not give this medication to anyone under 12 years old without medical advice.

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

Call your doctor immediately if you experience new or worsening vaginal symptoms.

Common side effects of tioconazole vaginal may include:

• vaginal redness or swelling;
• mild stomach pain;
• pain or burning when you urinate;
• headache, runny or stuffy nose; or
• mild vaginal burning, itching, or irritation after use.

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

Usual Adult Dose for Vaginal Candidiasis:

Insert 1 applicatorful intravaginally once at bedtime.Use: For the treatment of vaginal yeast infections

Usual Pediatric Dose for Vaginal Candidiasis:

12 years or older: Insert 1 applicatorful intravaginally once at bedtime.Use: For the treatment of vaginal yeast infections

Since tioconazole vaginal is used as a single dose, there is no daily dosing schedule.

Since tioconazole vaginal is given as a single dose from a prefilled applicator, an overdose is unlikely to happen.

Avoid wearing tight-fitting, synthetic clothing like nylon underwear or panty hose that do not let air circulate. Wear loose-fitting clothing made of cotton and other natural fibers until your infection is healed.

Do not use a tampon, vaginal douche, spermicide, or other vaginal products while you are using tioconazole vaginal. Do not have vaginal intercourse during treatment.

It is unlikely that other drugs you take by mouth or injection will affect tioconazole vaginal. 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.