Trimo-San (vaginal)

Trimo-San is used to keep healthy acid pH levels in the vagina, which helps prevent bacteria from growing and causing odor.

Trimo-San is used to lubricate and deodorize the vagina and to stop bacteria from growing. This medicine is often used by women who have a vaginal pessary (a device placed in the vagina to support pelvic organs in women with a prolapsed uterus or other pelvic issues).

Trimo-San may also be used for reasons not mentioned in this medication guide.

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

Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results.

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.

Use only the bulb applicator provided with this medication to insert the gel into your vagina.

Ask your doctor whether you should use Trimo-San during your menstrual period.

Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light. Keep the tube cap tightly closed when not in use.

Clean the bulb applicator after each use by flushing it several times with water. Wipe off the tip of the medicine tube and the inside of the cap after each use of this medication.

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to Trimo-San.

Do not use Trimo-San if you are pregnant. If you are actively trying to become pregnant, do not use this medicine within 6 hours before or after you have sexual intercourse.

Before using Trimo-San, tell your doctor if you have any allergies.

If you use a vaginal pessary, make sure your doctor knows what type of pessary you have before you start using Trimo-San.

Stop using Trimo-San and call your doctor right away if you have severe vaginal irritation, burning, itching, unusual discharge, a fever, or pain or cramps in your lower stomach.

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to Trimo-San.

To make sure you can safely use Trimo-San, tell your doctor if you have any allergies.

If you use a vaginal pessary, make sure your doctor knows what type of pessary you have before you start using Trimo-San.

Do not use Trimo-San if you are pregnant. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant during treatment.

If you are actively trying to become pregnant, do not use Trimo-San within 6 hours before or after you have sexual intercourse.

It is not known whether hydroxyquinoline passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

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

Stop using Trimo-San and call your doctor right away if you have a serious side effect such as:

• severe vaginal irritation after using the medication;
• vaginal burning or itching;
• unusual vaginal discharge; or
• fever, pain or cramps in your lower stomach, swelling or tenderness.

Less serious side effects are more likely, and you may not have any side effects at all.

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 the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is nearly time for your next scheduled dose. Do not use extra medicine to compensate for the missed dose.

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

Avoid getting this medication in your eyes, nose, or mouth. If this happens, rinse with water.

It is unlikely that other medicines you take by mouth or inject will affect Trimo-San used in the vagina. However, many medicines can interact with each other. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are using. This includes prescription medicines, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without informing your doctor.