Femstat 3 Side Effects
Generic name: butoconazole topical
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jul 22, 2022.
Note: This document contains side effect information about butoconazole topical. Some of the dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Femstat 3.
For the Consumer
Applies to butoconazole topical: intravaginal cream
Side effects include:
Vulvar/vaginal burning, itching, soreness and swelling, pelvic or abdominal pain or cramping.
For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to butoconazole topical: vaginal cream
Genitourinary
Common (1% to 10%): Vulvar/vaginal burning, itching, soreness, swelling; pelvic pain or cramping[Ref]
Local
Frequency not reported: Irritation[Ref]
Gastrointestinal
Common (1% to 10%): Abdominal pain or cramping[Ref]
Nervous system
Frequency not reported: Headache[Ref]
Hematologic
Thrombocytopenia developed 1 week after beginning this drug. It resolved slowly over the next few weeks after drug discontinuation.[Ref]
Frequency not reported: Thrombocytopenia[Ref]
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References
1. Ruf H, Vitse M "A comparison of butoconazole nitrate cream with econazole nitrate cream for the treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis." J Int Med Res 18 (1990): 389-99
2. Adamson GD, Tsao LL, Walker KA, Brown D Jr, Droegmuller W, Henzl MR, Izu AE, LePage ME "Butoconazole vaginal cream in the treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis. Comparison with miconazole nitrate and placebo." J Reprod Med 31 (1986): 1045-8
3. "Butoconazole or vulvovaginal candidiasis." Med Lett Drugs Ther 28 (1986): 68
4. "Product Information. Femstat (butoconazole)." Syntex Laboratories Inc, Palo Alto, CA.
5. Campbell JR, Montgomery HA, Maloley PA, Nelson E "Severe reversible thrombocytopenia resulting from butoconazole cream." DICP 24 (1990): 143-4
Further information
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