Conazol vaginal cream 78gm:
- Miconazole nitrate 20 mg/g vaginal cream
- This belongs to a group of medicines called 'antifungals'.
- It is used for infections of the vagina and skin around the vagina.
- Signs of these infections include itching, redness, and white discharge.
- The cream works by eliminating the fungi causing the infection and some bacteria that may also be present.
- Your sexual partner may also need treatment.
- Ask your doctor for advice about vaginal thrush.
- Vaginal thrush is a very common problem that affects women of all ages.
- It has nothing to do with poor hygiene.
- It is often caused by a fungus (Candida albicans) that is present in everyone.
- Fungi are usually controlled by the body's defenses.
- Sometimes fungi can become a problem due to:
- Modern use of antibiotics
- carry
- Use of oral contraceptives
- wearing tight clothing
- Excessive use of hot baths and bath additives
- You can prevent re-infection by:
- Wash the affected area in the morning and evening with warm water.
- It is important to dry well.
- Wiping backwards (away from the vagina) after visiting the toilet
- Do not use medicinal or scented bath additives
- Do not wear tight clothing.
Do not use miconazole nitrate.:
- If you are allergic to miconazole nitrate, any of the other ingredients of this
- Medication or other antifungal medications.
- Do not use this medicine if this applies to you.
Instructions for use:
- Always use this medication exactly as your doctor has told you to.
- Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
For vaginal infections: Your doctor may suggest treatment over 7 days:
- Insert the cream into the vagina once daily before bed for 7 days
- Your doctor will tell you how much cream to use and for how long.
For infections outside the vagina:
- Apply the cream to the affected area twice every day.
- Gently cover the skin around the vagina with a thin, even layer of cream.
- Always wash your hands with soap and water after using the cream.
- Continue using the cream until your period ends, even during your period.
- Do this, even if redness, itching and discharge disappear before the end of the cycle.
If you forget to use:
- Don't worry, apply the next dose of cream as usual and continue using.
- Cream as your doctor has told you.
- Do not use a double dose of cream to make up for the missed dose
- If you have any further questions about using this product, ask your doctor
Warnings and precautions:
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using miconazole nitrate cream:
- If you are using a 'barrier' method of contraception.
- This includes condoms or diaphragms.
- This is because Miconazole cream can damage the latex and prevent it from working properly.
- Talk to your doctor about using another type of birth control while you are using this medication
- Do not allow others to use the flannel or towel.
- This will prevent them from getting infected. Children and teenagers:
- Miconazole cream is not recommended for use in children or adolescents under 18 years of age.
Possible side effects:
- Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them.
- Stop using the cream and tell your doctor immediately if you notice the following:
- Severe irritation or redness of the skin, swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat,
- Dizziness, wheezing, difficulty breathing, or other signs of allergy during the first few days of treatment.
- This only happens in a small number of people. Other side effects:
- This is milder than an allergic reaction.
- Tell your doctor or pharmacist if these feelings of skin rash or hives (also known as rash or hives) persist.
- Stomach pain - lower stomach pain (pelvic cramps).
- Urine infection or painful urination.
- Vaginal bleeding.
- Feeling nauseous.
- blushing.
- Reporting side effects.
- If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Other medicines and miconazole nitrate cream:
- Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines.
- This includes medicines you buy without a prescription or herbal medicines. In particular, tell your doctor if you are taking: Medicines to thin the blood (anticoagulants) such as warfarin.
- Your doctor will need to check that your anticoagulants are working properly. Diabetes medications, taken orally
- Medicines that act on the heart and blood vessels are called calcium channel drugs
- Blockers such as dihydropyridine and verapamil.
- An epilepsy medicine called phenytoin.
- Cholesterol-lowering medicines called lovastatin or simvastatin
- Tell your doctor before taking it, or if you are already taking any of the above.
- They may need to change your treatment.
- Pregnancy and lactation
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or plan to become pregnant
- If you are having a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine.
- You can still use miconazole nitrate cream if your doctor thinks you need it.