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CHEMICAL NAME
TERCONAZOLE.
INDICATIONS
TERCONAZOLE is an antifungal used to treat "yeast" (candida) infections of the vagina.
DIRECTIONS
Using the applicator provided, insert the cream or suppository high into the vagina, except during pregnancy. Detailed instructions should be included in the package. Read and follow them closely. Continue using this medication for the complete period as prescribed, even during the menstrual period. Stopping therapy too soon may lead to re-infection.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, insert as soon as remembered; do not use if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
SIDE EFFECTS
TERCONAZOLE may cause irritation, itching, burning, or stinging when first used. This should disappear as your body adjusts to the medication. If these effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor. Headache and body ache have also been reported. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS
The suppositories may interact with the latex of a diaphragm, cervical cap, or condom. If you use either of these methods of birth control, it is best to use the cream form of this medication or use another method of birth control. This medication should be used cautiously during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known if this medication appears in breast milk. Consult with your doctor before breast-feeding.
OVERDOSAGE
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. This medicine may be harmful if swallowed.
INFORMATION
Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open. Store at room temperature below 30 degrees C (86 degrees F); do not freeze. Do not store the vaginal suppository in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
NOTES
The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician,pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that the use of the product is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your
healthcare professional before taking the product.
DRUG INTERACTIONS
Inform your doctor about all the drugs (prescription and nonprescription) you use, especially: warfarin. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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