Purpose
Miconazole nitrate 1200 mg (in vaginal insert) 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
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
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:
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vaginal insert: with the applicator, place the vaginal insert into the vagina. Throw applicator away.
- 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.
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vaginal insert: with the applicator, place the vaginal insert into the vagina. Throw applicator away.
- children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
Other information
- do not use if printed sealed pouch is 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)
- this is a 1-dose treatment. Most women do not get complete relief of their symptoms in just 1 day. Most women get some improvement in 1 day and complete relief by 7 days.
