Femstat 3 Side Effects
Generic name: butoconazole topical
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jul 24, 2023.
Note: This document contains side effect information about butoconazole topical. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Femstat 3.
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. 1990;18:389-99.
2. Brown D Jr, Henzl MR, LePage ME, Tsao LL, Izu AE, Walker KA, Adamson GD, Droegmuller W. Butoconazole vaginal cream in the treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis. Comparison with miconazole nitrate and placebo. J Reprod Med. 1986;31:1045-8.
3. Butoconazole or vulvovaginal candidiasis. Med Lett Drugs Ther. 1986;28:68.
4. Product Information. Femstat (butoconazole topical). Syntex Laboratories Inc. 2022.
5. Maloley PA, Nelson E, Montgomery HA, Campbell JR. Severe reversible thrombocytopenia resulting from butoconazole cream. DICP. 1990;24:143-4.
Further information
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Some side effects may not be reported. You may report them to the FDA.