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Common uses
Clotrimazole prevents fungus from growing. Clotrimazole vaginal is used to treat vaginal candida (yeast) infections. Clotrimazole vaginal may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
Before using
• Before using clotrimazole,
• tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to clotrimazole or any other drugs.
• tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription drugs you are taking, especially antibiotic medications and vitamins.
• tell your doctor if you have or have ever had liver disease, problems with your immune system, human immunodeficiency virus infection (HIV), acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), diabetes, or a history of alcohol abuse.
• tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while using clotrimazole, call your doctor.
• tell your doctor if you drink alcohol.
Do not use clotrimazole vaginal if you have ever had an allergic reaction to it.
If this is the first time that you have ever had symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection, consult your doctor before using this medication.
Directions
• Use Femcare vaginal exactly as directed by your doctor, or follow the directions that accompany the package. If you do not understand these instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
• Wash your hands before and after using this medication.
• Insert the tablet, suppository, or cream into the vagina using the applicator as directed.
• Use this medication continuously for the prescribed amount of time, even during your menstrual period.
• You can use a sanitary napkin to prevent the medication from staining your clothing but do not use a tampon.
• If the infection does not clear up after you have finished one course of therapy, or if it appears to get worse, see your doctor. You may have another type of infection.
• Avoid getting this medication in your eyes, nose, or mouth.
Cautions
Do not use Femcare (Clotrimazole) vaginal if:
• you are allergic to any ingredient in Clotrimazole vaginal;
• this is your first episode of vaginal yeast infection or you are unsure if it is yeast. Ask your doctor before using this medication;
• you have a fever, abdominal pain, foul-smelling discharge, diabetes, HIV, or AIDS;
• if you are breastfeeding or pregnant;
• you are younger than 12 years old.
Do not share Femcare vaginal with other people to whom it was not prescribed.
Possible side effects
Clotrimazole vaginal is usually very well tolerated and doesn’t cause any side effects. However if any of the following has happened to you, do not stop using Clotrimazole vaginal and consult your doctor.
• mild vaginal burning
• irritation
• itching.
If you experienced severe allergic reaction (see symptoms below), stop using Femcare vaginal and call emergency right away:
• foul-smelling vaginal discharge;
• stomach pain; swelling;
• fever or chills;
• nausea;
• severe or prolonged vaginal burning, irritation, or itching;
• vomiting.
If you take too much
An overdose of clotrimazole vaginal is unlikely to occur. If you do suspect that a much larger than normal dose has been used or that clotrimazole vaginal has been ingested, contact an emergency room or a poison control center.
Additional information
Femcare vaginal is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
Drug interactions
Avoid using other vaginal creams or douches at the same time as clotrimazole unless your doctor approves.
Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with clotrimazole vaginal. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over the counter medicines.
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