Miconazole - Vaginal

Miconazole vaginal creams, suppositories and tablets are available in the following brand names: Miconazole-7, Monistat 3 Combination Pack, Monistat-7, Monistat-7 Combination Pack, Monistat 1. These drugs are used to treat a vaginal yeast infection.

Directions for use

• Follow your doctor’s advice or the package label for directions. Unwrap the suppositories from outer foil. Insert medicine into the vagina before going to sleep at night. Use this medicine for the full course of treatment, even if you are feeling better after the first few days. If you stop too soon, your symptoms may return. It is okay to continue using the medicine if your menstrual period starts during treatment.

• Wear cotton panties (or panty hose with a cotton crotch) during treatment. To keep the medicine from getting on your clothing, wear an unscented minipad or sanitary napkin. Do not use with a tampon. It will absorb the medicine.

• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take two doses at once to make up for the missed one.

• Combination packages come with vaginal suppository or tablets plus a cream. The cream can be applied to the outer vaginal area to treat itching.

What to watch for

Possible side effects: Vaginal burning, increased itching or discharge, stomach pain, headache, burning or irritation in the penis of your sexual partner (Contact your doctor if symptoms persist or become severe).

Allergic reactions: Rash, genital itching or swelling (Contact your doctor or return to this facility promptly).

Important

Medical conditions: Before starting this medicine, be sure your doctor knows if you have any of the following conditions:

• Pregnancy

• Diabetes

Drug interactions: Before starting this medicine, be sure your doctor knows if you are taking any of the following medicines:

• Coumadin (warfarin)

Warnings:

• Do not use this drug during the first 3 months of pregnancy. During the second and third trimester of pregnancy (months 4-9), only 7-day treatments are known to be effective. Do not use the 1-day or 3-day treatments during pregnancy.

• If symptoms do not improve in 3 days or if you are not completely better in 7 days, contact your doctor. It may take 7 days to get a full effect from the 1-day and 3-day treatments.

• If your symptoms return within 2 months, contact your doctor.

• Wait 3 days after treatment before using latex birth control devices such as condoms, diaphragms, or cervical caps.

• Do not use tampons, douches, spermicides, or other products while using this medicine

[NOTE: This information topic may not include all directions, precautions, medical conditions, drug/food interactions, and warnings for this drug. Check with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist for any questions that you may have.]