Terconazole Vaginal Cream, Vaginal Suppositories
Conditions Treated
Terconazole is used to treat fungal and 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?
Terconazole may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- headache
- missed menstrual periods
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
- burning in vagina when cream or suppository is inserted
- irritation in vagina when cream or suppository is inserted
- stomach pain
- fever
- foul-smelling vaginal discharge
Usage Instructions
How Should This Medication Be Used
Terconazole comes as a cream and suppository to insert into the vagina. It is usually used daily at bedtime for either 3 or 7 days. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Use terconazole 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 or vaginal suppositories, read the instructions provided with the medication and follow these steps:
Are There Any Special Instructions
Before using terconazole, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to terconazole 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 problems with your immune system, human immunodeficiency virus infection (HIV), acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), or diabetes.
Brand Names
Common Brand Names for This Medication
- Terazol® 3
- Terazol® 7
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 tightly closed, in the container it came in, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed.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. Terconazole is for external use only. Do not let cream get into your eyes or mouth, and do not swallow it. Do not swallow the suppositories. 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 terconazole, 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.