Purpose
Miconazole nitrate (200 mg in each suppository)……………….…………...Vaginal antifungal
Miconazole nitrate 2% (external cream)……………………………………….Vaginal antifungal
Uses
- treats vaginal yeast infections
- relieves external itching and irritation due to a vaginal yeast infection
Warnings
For vaginal use only
Do not use
if you have never had a vaginal yeast infection diagnosed by a doctor
Ask a doctor before use if you have
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vaginal itching and discomfort for the first time
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lower abdominal, back or shoulder pain, fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, or foul-smelling vaginal discharge. You may have a more serious condition.
- vaginal yeast infections often (such as once a month or 3 in 6 months). You could be pregnant or have a serious underlying medical cause for your symptoms, including diabetes, or a weakened immune system.
- been exposed to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that causes AIDS
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
taking the prescription blood thinning medicine warfarin, because bleeding or bruising may occur.
When using this product
- do not use tampons, douches, spermicides or other vaginal products. Condoms and diaphragms may be damaged and fail to prevent pregnancy or sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
- do not have vaginal intercourse
- mild increase in vaginal burning, itching or irritation may occur
- if you do not get complete relief ask a doctor before using another product
Stop use and ask a doctor if:
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symptoms do not get better in 3 days
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symptoms last more than 7 days
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you get a rash or hives, abdominal pain, fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, or foul-smelling vaginal discharge
If pregnant or breast-feeding,
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
- before using this product read the enclosed consumer information leaflet for complete directions and information.
- adults and children 12 years of age and over:
○ suppositories: insert 1 suppository into the vagina at bedtime for three nights in a row. Throw applicator away after use.
○ external cream: squeeze a small amount of cream onto your fingertip. Apply the cream onto the itchy, irritated skin outside the vagina. Use 2 times daily for up to 7 days, as needed.
- children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor.
Other Information
- do not use if printed suppository blisters are torn, open or incompletely sealed
- do not use if seal over tube opening has been punctured
- do not purchase if carton is open
- store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
Inactive ingredients
suppository: hydrogenated vegetable oil base
external cream: benzoic acid, cetyl alcohol, isopropyl myristate, polysorbate 60, potassium hydroxide, propylene glycol, purified water, stearyl alcohol.
Questions?
If you have any questions or comments, please call 1-877-666-4782.
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
MONISTAT® 3
COMBINATION PACK
Miconazole Nitrate Vaginal Suppositories (200 mg) and Miconazole Nitrate Vaginal Cream (2%)
VAGINAL ANTIFUNGAL
3 Suppositories Net Wt. 2.5 g each _ 0.32 oz (9 g) Tube