Pregnancy Risk Category C
How supplied
Vaginal cream: 0.4%, 0.8%
Vaginal suppositories: 80 mg
Action
Unknown. May increase fungal cell membrane permeability (Candida species only).
Indications & dosage
Vulvovaginal candidiasis--
Adults: 1 applicator of cream or 1 suppository inserted into vagina h.s.; 0.4% cream used for 7 consecutive days; 0.8% cream or 80-mg suppository for 3 consecutive days. Course repeated, if needed, after reconfirmation by smear or culture.
Adverse reactions
CNS: headache.
GI: abdominal pain.
GU: dysmenorrhea, pain of female genitalia, vulvovaginal burning.
Skin: irritation, pruritus, photosensitivity.
Other: fever, chills, body aches.
Interactions
None significant.
Effects on diagnostic tests
None reported.
Contraindications
Contraindicated in patients with sensitivity to drug or its inactive ingredients.
Nursing considerations
Patient teaching
*Liquid contains alcohol. **May contain tartrazine. †Canada ‡Australia §U.K. OTCOver the counter
Reactions may be common, uncommon, life-threatening, or COMMON AND LIFE-THREATENING