What is Miconazole vaginal?
Miconazole is an antifungal medicine. The medication prevents the growth of fungus. Miconazole vaginal treats vaginal yeast infections (candida). This medication guide does not list all possible uses for miconazole vaginal.
Side effects of Miconazole vaginal
If you experience any of the following symptoms of an allergic response, seek immediate medical attention: difficulty breathing, hives, swelling in your lips, face, throat, or tongue.
Side effects that may occur from miconazole vaginal include:
- Mild itching or burning.
- Skin irritation in the vaginal area
- Urinating more often than normal
There may be other side effects. For medical advice on side effects, call your doctor. Report any adverse reactions by calling the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Warnings
Consult your doctor if this is the very first time you've ever experienced symptoms of a vaginal fungus infection.
Before you take this drug
Consult your doctor if this is the very first time you've ever experienced symptoms of vaginal fungus. If you've ever experienced an allergic reaction, don't use the miconazole vaginal.
Tell your doctor about any of the following to ensure that miconazole is right for you:
- A virus.
- Abdominal pain
- Foul-smelling discharge,
- Diabetes,
- HIV/AIDS
If you're pregnant, do not use the miconazole vaginal cream without consulting your doctor. If you are breastfeeding a child, do not take this medication without consulting your doctor.
How to take Miconazole vaginal?
Do not exceed the recommended dosage or duration. Use the recommended dose and do not exceed it. This medicine should not be taken by mouth. This medicine is only to be used in the vagina. Use miconazole vaginal only after washing your hands. Use the appropriate applicator to insert the tablet, cream, suppository, or suppository into the vagina. Use a sanitary towel to avoid the medication staining clothing. Do not use a tampon. Even during menstruation, take the medication as prescribed. You may experience symptom improvement before the infection has completely resolved. You may increase the risk of a second infection resistant to vaginal miconazole if you skip doses. Consult your doctor if the infection persists after a course of treatment or appears to worsen. It is possible that you have a different type of infection. Rinse your eyes with water if this medication accidentally gets into your eyes. Keep away from heat and moisture. Store at room temperature.
What happens if I miss the dose?
As soon as possible, take the dose you missed. If it's almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one and only administer what is due - do not double up on this medication.
What happens if I overdose?
Overdoses of miconazole are unlikely. You should contact your local poison control or emergency department if you suspect a dose that is much higher than the normal dosage or miconazole has been consumed.
What should be avoided?
Wear loose-fitting cotton or other natural fiber clothing until your infection has cleared up. Miconazole can damage diaphragms or condoms. While using miconazole, use another form of contraception.
Interaction with other drug
Miconazole, applied vaginally, is unlikely to interact with other drugs taken orally or injected. Many drugs interact. Inform your healthcare providers of all the medicines that you take, including all prescriptions and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbs.