Cream and Ovules, Prefilled Cream Applicators, Suppositories

McNeil-Consumer Healthcare

Monistat Vaginal (miconazole nitrate) is used to treat vaginal yeast infections and to relieve external vulvar itching and irritation associated with yeast infection in females over 12 years of age.

Do not take Monistat Vaginal (miconazole nitrate) if you are allergic to any ingredient in Monistat Vaginal (miconazole nitrate) you have a fever (higher than 100 degrees F orally) you have pain in the lower abdomen, back, neck, or either shoulder you have foul-smelling vaginal discharge you are pregnant or suspect that you are pregnant you have itching due to other causes or if you have HIV/AIDS

Before using Monistat Vaginal (miconazole nitrate), tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding if you are taking any other prescription medicine, nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement if you have any other medical condition if you are using warfarin or any other blood thinning medicine

Monistat Vaginal (miconazole nitrate) is only for use in the vagina. Do not take by mouth. Wash hands before and after use. Read package directions carefully before using. Use Monistat Vaginal (miconazole nitrate) at bedtime, unless otherwise directed by your prescriber or health care professional.

Other: Abdominal or stomach cramps or pain; burning or irritation of penis of sexual partner; headache

How much medicine you take and how often you take it depends on many factors, including the condition being treated and the age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency of Monistat Vaginal (miconazole nitrate) you are taking, talk with your health care provider. Carefully read the information provided with Monistat Vaginal (miconazole nitrate). Monistat Vaginal (miconazole nitrate) is for vaginal use only. Do not use in the eyes or take by mouth. Use Monistat Vaginal (miconazole nitrate) exactly as recommended by your health care provider. Ask your health care provider before using this product if you are taking the prescription blood thinning medicine warfarin, because bleeding or bruising may occur. Do not use Monistat Vaginal (miconazole nitrate) for vulvar itching due to causes other than a yeast infection. Follow the instructions for use provided with Monistat Vaginal (miconazole nitrate). Squeeze a small amount of cream onto your finger and gently spread the cream onto the affected area of the vulva twice daily (morning and bedtime) for up to 7 days or as needed to relieve external vulvar itching. Wear cotton underwear while using Monistat Vaginal (miconazole nitrate). If your partner has itching, redness, or discomfort of the penis, he should consult his doctor and mention that you are treating yourself for vaginal yeast infection. Dry the outside vaginal area completely after showering, bathing, or swimming. Change out of wet bathing suits or damp workout clothes as soon as possible. Wipe from front to rear (away from the vagina) after a bowel movement or urination. Do not douche unless advised to do so by your health care provider. Douching may disturb the vaginal bacterial balance. Try not to scratch. Scratching can cause more irritation and can spread the infection. If symptoms do not improve in 3 days or if you do not get well within 7 days of use, stop using Monistat Vaginal (miconazole nitrate) and contact your health care provider at once. You may have a more serious illness. If symptoms return within 2 months or if you have infections that do not clear up easily with proper treatment, consult your health care provider. This could be a sign of pregnancy, diabetes, or a damaged immune system (including damage from infection with HIV). Do not use tampons while using Monistat Vaginal (miconazole nitrate). Do not use in females under 12 years of age unless advised to do so by a health care provider. Stop using Monistat Vaginal (miconazole nitrate) and contact your health care provider at once if any of the following symptoms occur: Fever (higher than 100 degrees F orally); pain in the lower back, neck, or either shoulder; foul-smelling vaginal discharge. Patients with previous medical conditions should talk with their health care provider before using Monistat Vaginal (miconazole nitrate). Do not use more medicine than recommended unless advised to do so by your health care provider. Contact your health care provider if you feel you have used too much of Monistat Vaginal (miconazole nitrate). Do not take any other over-the-counter or prescription medications without talking with your health care provider. This includes any herbal preparations or dietary supplements. If a dose is missed, use it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised to by your health care provider. If more than one dose is missed, contact your health care provider.

Store Monistat Vaginal (miconazole nitrate) at controlled room temperature (59 to 86 degrees F). Avoid excessive heat. Do not use if the tube opening of the seal has been broken or punctured.