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Terconazole

Brand Names

; Terazol® Vaginal

Foreign Brand Names

; Fungistat Dual (Mexico) ; Fungistat (Mexico)

Therapeutic Categories

Antifungal Agent, Vaginal

Reasons not to take this medicine

• If you have an allergy to terconazole or any other part of the medicine.

What is this medicine used for?

• This medicine is used to treat vaginal fungus (yeast) infections.

How does it work?

• Terconazole makes the skin of the fungus (yeast) leaky. This kills the fungus (yeast.)

How is it best taken?

• Use suppository or cream vaginally.
• Keep out of mouth, nose, and eyes (may burn).
• Wash your hands before and after use.
• Use entire prescription as directed, even if feeling better.

What do I do if I miss a dose?

• Use a missed dose as soon as possible.
• If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one. Return to your regular schedule.
• Do not use a double dose or extra doses.

What are the precautions when taking this medicine?

• Do not use if you have belly pain, fever, or bad-smelling discharge. Talk with healthcare provider.
• Use sanitary napkin or pad to protect clothing. This medicine may stain.
• Read information enclosed with product before use. Talk with healthcare provider if you have any questions.
• Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, throat; or any other symptoms involved.
• Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant.
• Tell healthcare provider if you are breast-feeding.

What are the common side effects of this medicine?

• Mild burning, irritation, or stinging.
• Lower belly cramping or bloating.
• Headache. Mild pain medicine may help.
• Painful menstrual cycle.

What should I monitor?

• Number of fungus (yeast) infections. If these occur often, talk with healthcare provider.

Reasons to call healthcare provider immediately

• Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; tightness in the chest; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Any rash.
• No improvement in 3 days or feeling worse.

How should I store this medicine?

• Store at room temperature.

General statements

• Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's medicine.
• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
• Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, herbal/supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, pharmacist, physician assistant).
• Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including over-the-counter or natural products (herbs, vitamins).