Terconazole Topical Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jul 31, 2023.

Usual Adult Dose for Vaginal Candidiasis

Vaginal cream 0.4%: 1 applicatorful intravaginally once a day at bedtime for 7 consecutive days
Vaginal cream 0.8%: 1 applicatorful intravaginally once a day at bedtime for 3 consecutive days
Vaginal suppository: 1 suppository intravaginally once a day at bedtime for 3 consecutive days

Comments:

• Only effective for vulvovaginitis due to Candida; diagnosis should be confirmed by KOH smears and/or cultures.

Use: For the local treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis (moniliasis)

Renal Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Liver Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Precautions

Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 18 years.

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

Data not available

Other Comments

Administration advice:

• For vulvovaginal use only; not for ophthalmic or oral use.
• Administer at bedtime.

General:

• The diagnosis should be reconfirmed by smears and/or cultures and other pathogens commonly associated with vulvovaginitis ruled out prior to prescribing another course of therapy.
• The therapeutic effect of this drug is not affected by menstruation.

Patient advice:

• Avoid missing doses and complete the entire course of therapy.
• For intravaginal use only; avoid contact with eyes and inside the nose and mouth.
• This drug may be used during menstruation but use external pads until therapy completed; do not use tampons as they may absorb the drug.
• May wish to wear an external pad if this vaginal drug leaks.
• Wash hands before and after application of this drug.
• Consult the Patient Instructions/Patient Information for additional information.

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