Hydroxyquinoline (vaginal)
Generic name: hydroxyquinoline (vaginal) [ hye-DROX-ee-KWIN-oh-lone ]
Brand name: Trimo-San
Dosage form: vaginal gel with applicator (0.025%)
Drug class:Vaginal anti-infectives
What is hydroxyquinoline?
Hydroxyquinoline is used to maintain healthy acid pH levels in the vagina, to prevent bacteria from growing and causing odor.
Hydroxyquinoline is used to lubricate and deodorize the vagina, and to prevent the growth of bacteria. Hydroxyquinoline is often used in women who wear a vaginal pessary (a device inserted into the vagina to support pelvic organs in women with prolapsed uterus or other pelvic problems).
Hydroxyquinoline may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to hydroxyquinoline.
Do not use hydroxyquinoline if you are pregnant. If you are actively trying to become pregnant, do not use hydroxyquinoline within 6 hours before you after you have sexual intercourse.
Before using hydroxyquinoline, tell your doctor if you have any allergies.
If you use a vaginal pessary, make sure your doctor knows what type of pessary you have before you start using hydroxyquinoline.
Stop using hydroxyquinoline and call your doctor at once if you have severe vaginal irritation, burning, itching, unusual discharge, a fever, or pain or cramps in your lower stomach.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to hydroxyquinoline.
To make sure you can safely use hydroxyquinoline, tell your doctor if you have any allergies.
If you use a vaginal pessary, make sure your doctor knows what type of pessary you have before you start using hydroxyquinoline.
Do not use hydroxyquinoline if you are pregnant. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant during treatment.
If you are actively trying to become pregnant, do not use hydroxyquinoline within 6 hours before you after you have sexual intercourse.
It is not known whether hydroxyquinoline passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
How should I use hydroxyquinoline?
Use exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.
Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results.
This medication comes with patient instructions for safe and effective use. Follow these directions carefully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
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