Drug Name

Gyne-Lotrimin (Clotrimazole vaginal)

Drug Uses

Gyne-Lotrimin is used for treating vaginal yeast infections.

How Taken

• Take Gyne-Lotrimin as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
• An extra patient leaflet is available with Gyne-Lotrimin. Talk to your pharmacist incase you possess questions about this information.
• Gyne-Lotrimin is for vaginal take only. Do not take it rectally or take by mouth.
• Using the applicator provided, insert 1 suppository high into the vagina at bedtime for 7 days.
• Some forms of this product come with 7 disposable applicators. Incase this product contains disposable applicators, throw away each applicator after take.
• Some forms of this product come with one applicator to be used for all 7 days of treatment. Incase this product contains only one applicator, do not throw it away after take. Disconnected the pieces of the applicator as well as wash with tepid, soapy water immediately after take. Rinse thoroughly. Make sure the applicator is completely moistureless before the next take.
• Wash your hands immediately after using Gyne-Lotrimin.
• To cloudless up your infection completely, take Gyne-Lotrimin for the filled course of treatment. Keep using it even incase you feel better in a few days.

Drug Class as well as Mechanism

Gyne-Lotrimin is an antifungal agent. It works by weakening the cell membrane of the fungus, resulting in the death of the fungus.

Missed Dose

Incase you miss a dose of Gyne-Lotrimin, take it as soon as likely. Incase it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose as well as go back to your normal dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Storage

Store Gyne-Lotrimin vaginal at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C). Brief storage between 59 as well as 86 degrees F (15 as well as 30 degrees C) is permitted. Store away from heat, moisture, as well as light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Gyne-Lotrimin vaginal out of the reach of children as well as away from pets.

Warnings/Precautions

Do NOT take Gyne-Lotrimin if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Gyne-Lotrimin
• you possess never had a vaginal yeast infection diagnosed by a doctor
• you possess itching caused by a condition other than a yeast infection
• you possess stomach, shoulder, or lower back pain; fever; chills; nausea; foul-smelling vaginal discharge; or vomiting

Contact your doctor or health care provider fair away incase any of these apply to you.

Some health examination conditions may work with Gyne-Lotrimin. Tell your doctor or pharmacist incase you possess any health examination conditions, especially incase any of the following apply to you:

• incase you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• incase you are using any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• incase you possess allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• incase you possess the blood disease porphyria or a history of liver disease or diabetes, or you possess been exposed to HIV
• incase this is the earliest time you possess had vaginal itching as well as discomfort
• incase you possess vaginal yeast infections often (eg, your symptoms return within 2 months) or your symptoms do not cloudless up with treatment
• incase you are using antibiotics

Some MEDICINES MAY WORK with Gyne-Lotrimin. But, no specific interactions with Gyne-Lotrimin are known at this time.

Likely Side Effects

Halt using clotrimazole vaginal as well as seek emergency health examination attention incase you experience an allergic reaction (shortness of breath; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, face, or tongue; or hives). Other, less humorless side effects may be more likely to occur. These include burning, itching, irritation of the skin, as well as an increased need to urinate.

Side effects other than those listed here may as well as occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

More Information

Incase you possess any questions about Gyne-Lotrimin, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Gyne-Lotrimin is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.

If your symptoms do not improve or incase they become worse, check with your doctor.