Tioconazole Topical Dosage
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 26, 2022.
Applies to the following strengths: 6.5%
Usual Adult Dose for:
Usual Pediatric Dose for:
Additional dosage information:
Usual Adult Dose for Vaginal Candidiasis
Insert 1 applicatorful intravaginally once at bedtime.
Use: For the treatment of vaginal yeast infections
Usual Pediatric Dose for Vaginal Candidiasis
12 years or older: Insert 1 applicatorful intravaginally once at bedtime.
Use: For the treatment of vaginal yeast infections
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Precautions
CONTRAINDICATIONS: None
Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 12 years.
Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.
Dialysis
Data not available
Other Comments
Administration advice:
-For vaginal use only
-Insert entire contents of applicator into the vagina at bedtime.
Storage requirements:
-Store at 20C to 25C (68F to 77F).
General:
-This drug is an over-the-counter preparation for self-medication of recurrent vaginal candidiasis in otherwise healthy nonpregnant females previously diagnosed by a clinician.
-This drug is a 1-dose treatment. Most women do not experience complete relief of their symptoms in just 1 day; however, most experience some relief within 1 day and complete relief within 7 days.
Patient advice:
-Before using this drug, read the enclosed brochure and instructions on printed packet for complete directions and information.
-Do not use if you have never had a vaginal yeast infection diagnosed by a physician.
-When using this drug, do not have vaginal intercourse and do not use tampons, douches, spermicides, or other vaginal products.
-Consult physician if symptoms of vulvovaginal candidiasis do not improve within 3 days, persist for more than 7 days, or recur within 2 months.
-Discontinue this drug and contact physician if a rash or hives, abdominal pain, fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, or foul-smelling vaginal discharge develops.
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