Butoconazole
Key points
- BUTOCONAZOLE (Gynazole-1reg;, Femstatreg;, and Mycelex-3reg;) is an antifungal type of antibiotic.
- Butoconazole vaginal cream is used in the vagina and may be used on the external areas of skin around the vagina to decrease itching and discomfort.
- If it is almost time for your next dose, use only that dose.
- Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are using, including non-prescription medicines.
Butoconazole vaginal cream
What is butoconazole vaginal cream? BUTOCONAZOLE (Gynazole-1reg;, Femstatreg;, and Mycelex-3reg;) is an antifungal type of antibiotic. As a vaginal cream, butoconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections. These products also relieve the itching and burning symptoms that are sometimes present with these infections. Products are available as a 1-day or 3-day treatment course. The 3-day treatments are available without a prescription. However, if this is the first time you have experienced a yeast infection, you should see a health care professional because other vaginal infections can produce similar symptoms to yeast infections and may require different treatment. Generic butoconazole cream is not available.
What should my health care professional know before I use butoconazole?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
- any chronic health condition
- diabetes mellitus
- lowered immune system due to chemotherapy or radiation therapy
- human immunodeficiency (HIV) virus
- an unusual or allergic reaction to butoconazole, other medicines, foods, dyes or preservatives
- pregnant or trying to get pregnant
- breast-feeding
How should I use this medicine?
Butoconazole vaginal cream is used in the vagina and may be used on the external areas of skin around the vagina to decrease itching and discomfort. Do not take by mouth. Wash hands before and after use. Read package directions carefully before using. If using the vaginal cream, screw the applicator onto the end of the tube and squeeze the tube to fill the applicator, OR if using individually packaged or filled applicators, remove the outer covering. Lie on your back. Gently insert the applicator tip high in the vagina and push the plunger to release the cream into the vagina; gently remove the applicator. Wash the applicator well with warm water and soap. Use at regular intervals as directed by the package or your health care professional. Finish the full course of treatment even if you think your condition is better. Do not stop using this medicine if your menstrual period starts during the time of treatment.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Vaginal products should not be used without the prescription of a health care professional in girls under 12 years old. Special care may be needed.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, use only that dose. Do not use double or extra doses.
Written and revised by
David Cohen, M.D.
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