Tioconazole Topical Dosage

Medically reviewed on February 5, 2018.

Usual Adult Dose for Vaginal Candidiasis

1 applicatorful once at bedtime

Usual Pediatric Dose for Vaginal Candidiasis

12 years or older: 1 applicatorful once at bedtime

Renal Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Liver Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Precautions

Patients should consult a clinician if symptoms of vulvovaginal candidiasis do not improve within 3 days, persist for more than 7 days, or recur within 2 months.

Patients should discontinue tioconazole topical and contact a clinician if they develop a rash or hives, abdominal pain, fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, or foul-smelling vaginal discharge.

Dialysis

Data not available

Other Comments

Tioconazole topical is an over-the-counter preparation for self-medication of recurrent vaginal candidiasis in otherwise healthy nonpregnant females previously diagnosed by a clinician.

Tioconazole topical 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.

Further information

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

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