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Monistat 3 Prescribing Information

Package insert / product label
Generic name: miconazole nitrate
Dosage form: vaginal cream, vaginal suppositories

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 21, 2022.

Miconazole Nitrate Vaginal Suppositories (200 mg) and Miconazole Nitrate Vaginal Cream
(2%)
Vaginal Antifungal

DRUG FACTS

Active ingredients Purpose
Miconazole nitrate (200 mg in each suppository) Vaginal antifungal
Miconazole nitrate 2% (external cream) Vaginal antifungal

Uses

  • treats vaginal yeast infections
  • relieves external itching and irritation due to a vaginal yeast infection

Warnings

For vaginal use only

Do not use if you have never had a vaginal yeast infection diagnosed by a doctor

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • vaginal itching and discomfort for the first time
  • lower abdominal, back or shoulder pain, fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, or foul-smelling vaginal discharge. You may have a more serious condition.
  • vaginal yeast infections often (such as once a month or 3 in 6 months). You could be pregnant or have a serious underlying medical cause for your symptoms, including diabetes or a weakened immune system.
  • been exposed to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that causes AIDS

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the prescription blood thinning medicine warfarin, because bleeding or bruising may occur

When using this product

  • do not use tampons, douches, spermicides or other vaginal products. Condoms and diaphragms may be damaged and fail to prevent pregnancy or sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
  • do not have vaginal intercourse
  • mild increase in vaginal burning, itching or irritation may occur
  • if you do not get complete relief ask a doctor before using another product.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • symptoms do not get better in 3 days
  • symptoms last more than 7 days
  • you get a rash or hives, abdominal pain, fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, or foul-smelling vaginal discharge

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

  • before using this product read the enclosed consumer information leaflet for complete directions and information
  • adults and children 12 years of age and over:
  • suppositories: insert 1 suppository into the vagina at bedtime for 3 nights in a row. Throw away applicator after use.
  • external cream: squeeze a small amount of cream onto your fingertip. Apply the cream onto the itchy, irritated skin outside the vagina. Use 2 times daily for up to 7 days, as needed.
  • children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor

Other information

  • do not use if printed suppository blister is torn, open or incompletely sealed
  • do not use if seal over tube opening has been punctured or embossed design is not visible

  • do not purchase if carton is open
  • store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)

Inactive ingredients

suppository: hydrogenated vegetable oil base

external cream: benzoic acid, cetyl alcohol, isopropyl myristate, polysorbate 60, potassium hydroxide, propylene glycol, purified water, stearyl alcohol

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PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

30014-018-03

MONISTAT® 3
COMBINATION PACK

Miconazole Nitrate Vaginal uppositories (200mg) and Miconazole Nitrate Vaginal Cream (2%)
Vaginal Antifungal

(Miconazole Nitrate 200 mg per suppository plus 2% external vulvar cream)

CURES MOST VAGINAL YEAST INFECTIONS

AND RELIEVES ASSOCIATED EXTERNAL ITCHING AND IRRITATION

ORTHO

3 Vaginal Suppositories with Reusable
Applicator
plus External Cream

Net Wt. 3 Suppositories
0.32 oz (9g) tube

Monistat 3 COMBINATION PACK
miconazole nitrate kit
Product Information
Product Type HUMAN OTC DRUG Item Code (Source) NDC:30014-018
Packaging
# Item Code Package Description
1 NDC:30014-018-03 1 KIT (KIT) in 1 PACKAGE, COMBINATION
Quantity of Parts
Part # Package Quantity Total Product Quantity
Part 1 1 BLISTER PACK 3
Part 2 1 TUBE 9 g
Part 1 of 2
Monistat 3
miconazole nitrate suppository
Product Information
Route of Administration VAGINAL DEA Schedule
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
Miconazole Nitrate (Miconazole) Miconazole Nitrate 200 mg
Packaging
# Item Code Package Description
1 3 SUPPOSITORY (SUPPOSITORY) in 1 BLISTER PACK
Marketing Information
Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
NDA NDA020670 12/10/2009
Part 2 of 2
Monistat 3
miconazole nitrate cream
Product Information
Route of Administration VAGINAL DEA Schedule
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
Miconazole Nitrate (Miconazole) Miconazole Nitrate 10 mg in 0.5 g
Packaging
# Item Code Package Description
1 9 g in 1 TUBE
Marketing Information
Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
NDA NDA020670 12/10/2009
Marketing Information
Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
NDA NDA020670 12/10/2009
Labeler - McNeil-PPC, Inc. (801375143)
Establishment
Name Address ID/FEI Operations
Draxis Specialty Pharmaceuticals Inc., Canada 243604761 Analysis, Manufacture
McNeil-PPC, Inc.

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