Tioconazole

Dosage form: ointment
Drug class:Vaginal anti-infectives

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jul 22, 2021.

Active ingredient
(in each applicator)
Tioconazole 300 mg (6.5%)

Purpose
vaginal antifungal

Use

• treats vaginal yeast infections

Warnings

For vaginal use only
Do not use if you have never had a vaginal yeast infection diagnosed by a doctor

Ask a doctor before use if you have

• vaginal itching and discomfort for the first time
• lower abdominal, back or shoulder pain, fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, or foul-smelling vaginal discharge. You may have a more serious condition.
• vaginal yeast infections often (such as once a month or 3 in 6 months). You could be pregnant or have a serious underlying medical cause for your symptoms, including diabetes or a weakened immune system.
• been exposed to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that causes AIDS

When using this product

• do not use tampons, douches, spermicides, or other vaginal products. Condoms and diaphragms may be damaged and fail to prevent pregnancy or sexually transmitted disease (STDs).
• do not have vaginal intercourse
• mild increase in vaginal burning, itching or irritation may occur

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• symptoms do not get better after 3 days
• symptoms last more than 7 days
• you get a rash or hives, abdominal pain, fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, or foul-smelling vaginal discharge

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

• before using this product read the enclosed brochure and instructions on foil packet for complete directions and information
• adults and children 12 years and over: 1.Open the foil packet just before use and remove purple cap. 2.Insert entire contents of applicator into the vagina at bedtime. Throw applicator away after use.
• children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor

Other information

• this product is a 1-dose treatment, most women do not experience complete relief of their symptoms in just one day. Most women experience some relief within one day and complete relief of symptoms within 7 days.
• if you have questions about vaginal yeast infections, consult your doctor
• store at 20 - 25°C (68 - 77°F)
• see end flap of carton for lot number and expiration date

Inactive ingredients

butylated hydroxyanisole, magnesium aluminum silicate, white petrolatum Do not use if sealed foil packet torn, open, or incompletely sealed.

1-DOSE TREATMENT
Tioconazole OINTMENT 6.5%
VAGINAL ANTIFUNGAL

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

• Tear open foil packet just before using. It