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Tioconazole Topical Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 26, 2023.

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.

Further information

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