FDA Label for Miconazole Nitrate

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Drug Facts

Distributed by:
Taro Pharmaceuticals
U.S.A., Inc.
Hawthorne, NY 10532

Active Ingredient

Miconazole Nitrate USP 2% (100 mg per applicator)

Purpose

Vaginal Antifungal

Uses

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

Warnings

For vaginal use only.

Otc - Do Not Use

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

Otc - Ask 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

Otc - Ask Doctor/Pharmacist

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

Otc - When Using

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.

Otc - Stop Use

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• symptoms do not get better after 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

Otc - Pregnancy Or Breast Feeding

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

Otc - Keep Out Of Reach Of Children

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:
  • applicator: insert one applicatorful into the vagina at bedtime for 7 nights in a row. Wash applicator after use.
  • use the same tube of cream if you have itching and irritation on the skin outside the vagina.
    Squeeze a small amount of cream onto your fingertip. Apply to itchy, irritated skin outside the vagina (vulva).
    Use 2 times daily for up to 7 days as needed.
  • children under 12 years: ask a doctor
  
  

Other Information

• do not purchase if carton is opened
• do not use if seal over tube opening has been punctured or is not visible

To open: unscrew cap, use pointed end on cap to puncture seal

To close: screw cap back onto the tube

• store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
• see carton or tube crimp for lot number and expiration date

Inactive Ingredients

Apricot Kernel Oil/PEG-6, Butylated Hydroxytoluene, Mineral Oil, PEG-6-32 Stearate/Glycol Stearate, Purified Water and Benzoic Acid (0.20%) as a preservative

Questions?

Call 1-866-923-4914

How Supplied

Product: 50090-4356

NDC: 50090-4356-0 45 g in a TUBE, WITH APPLICATOR / 1 in a CARTON