BUTOCONAZOLE NITRATE VAGINAL

Common Side effects:

• increased vaginal/urethral burning/itching/pain, or
• mild abdominal cramps

A different type of infection (bacterial vaginosis) or a more serious condition (Pelvic Inflammatory Disease-PID) may require different treatment. Tell your doctor immediately if you have any of the following symptoms: flu-like symptoms (including fever/chills), foul-smelling discharge from the vagina, stomach/abdominal pain.

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction may include: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.

Precautions

• Allergy: Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other azole antifungal agents (such as clotrimazole, fluconazole); or if you have any other allergies.
• Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: diabetes, immune system problems (such as HIV-AIDS), frequent vaginal yeast infections (more than 4 per year).
• Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).
• Ask your doctor whether you can have sexual intercourse while using this product. This product may weaken rubber products (such as latex condoms, diaphragms, cervical caps) and lead to failure. This can result in pregnancy. Therefore, do not use these products during treatment with this medication and for 3 days after treatment is over.

Pregnancy Risk: Category C.  During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed.

Breastfeeding: It is not known whether this drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Interactions

• Some products that may increase the risk of vaginal yeast infections include antibiotics, corticosteroids (such as prednisone), and drugs that suppress the immune system (such as cyclosporine, methotrexate).

Overdose

This medicine may be harmful if swallowed. If swallowing or overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Notes: Do not share this medication with others.

To help prevent vaginal yeast infections, dry the genital area thoroughly after showering, bathing, or swimming. Avoid wearing tight jeans, nylon underwear, pantyhose, a wet bathing suit, or damp/sweaty exercise clothes for long periods. Wear cotton underwear, and change your underwear daily.

This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only. Do not use it later for another infection unless told to do so by your doctor. A different medication may be necessary in that case.

If your sexual partner experiences symptoms, they should contact their doctor immediately.

Missed Dose: Not applicable. This medication is usually given as one dose only.

Storage: Store at room temperature at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Brief storage between 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) is permitted. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your product.