Butoconazole Vaginal Cream
Conditions Treated
Butoconazole is used to treat yeast infections of the vagina. This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Possible Side Effects
What Side Effects Can This Cause?
Butoconazole may cause side effects. If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
- burning in vagina when cream is inserted
- irritation in vagina when cream is inserted
- stomach pain
- fever
- foul-smelling discharge
Usage Instructions
How Should This Medication Be Used
Butoconazole comes as a cream to insert into the vagina. It is usually used daily at bedtime. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Use butoconazole exactly as directed. Do not use more or less of it or use it more often than prescribed by your doctor. To use the vaginal cream, read the instructions provided with the medication and follow these steps:
Are There Any Special Instructions
Before using butoconazole, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to butoconazole or any other drugs. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription drugs you are taking, especially antibiotic medications and vitamins. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had diabetes, problems with your immune system, human immunodeficiency virus infection (HIV), or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
Brand Names
Common Brand Names for This Medication
- Gynazole-1®
- Mycelex®-3
Forgotten Doses
What Should I Do If I Forget A Dose?
Insert the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not insert a double dose to make up for a missed one.
Additional Information
What Are the Storage Conditions for this Medication?
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Do not freeze. Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
What Other Information Should I Know?
Keep all appointments with your doctor. Butoconazole is for external use only. Do not let cream get into your eyes or mouth, and do not swallow it. Refrain from sexual intercourse. An ingredient in the cream may weaken certain latex products like condoms or diaphragms; do not use such products within 72 hours of using this medication. Wear clean cotton panties (or panties with cotton crotches), not panties made of nylon, rayon, or other synthetic fabrics. Do not let anyone else use your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription. If you still have symptoms of infection after you finish the butoconazole, call your doctor. It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.