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Monistat Vaginal Cream Drug Center
Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP
Monistat Vaginal Cream (miconazole nitrate vaginal cream) is used to treat vaginal candida (yeast) infections. It is an azole antifungal medication. Some formulations of this medication are available in generic form. Common side effects include headache, burning/itching/pain in the vagina or urinary opening, or lower abdominal cramps.
Monistat Vaginal Cream is usually used once/daily at bedtime, and applied directly into the vagina. Read the instructions for application information. Monistat Vaginal Cream may adversely interact with warfarin, oral antibiotics, or drugs that suppress the immune system. Discuss all medications you are taking with your doctor. This medication should be used only when advised by your doctor during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known whether this drug passes into breast milk. Breast-feeding while using this drug is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
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Monistat Vaginal Cream Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
For the treatment of vaginal yeast infections and the relief of external vulvar itching and irritation associated with a yeast infection. If you have any or all of the symptoms of a yeast infection (vaginal itching, burning, discharge) and if at sometime in the past your doctor has told you that these symptoms are due to a yeast infection, then miconazole nitrate vaginal cream should work for you. If, however, you have never had these symptoms before, you should see your doctor before using miconazole nitrate vaginal cream. MICONAZOLE VAGINAL CREAM IS FOR THE TREATMENT OF VAGIN...
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Monistat Vaginal Cream Patient Information: Side Effects
Stop using miconazole vaginal and seek emergency medical attention if you experience an allergic reaction (shortness of breath; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, face, or tongue; or hives).
Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. These include burning, itching, irritation of the skin, and an increased need to urinate.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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Monistat Vaginal Cream Consumer Information: Uses
This medication is used to treat vaginal yeast infections. Miconazole reduces vaginal burning, itching, and discharge that may occur with this condition. This medication is an azole antifungal. It works by stopping the growth of yeast (fungus) that causes the infection.
HOW TO USE: Read the Patient Information Leaflet available from your pharmacist. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
If you are pregnant, follow your doctor's instructions on how to use the applicator to insert this medication.
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