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| Pronunciation |
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 (ter
KONE a
zole) |
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| Brand Names |
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| Terazol®
Vaginal |
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| Foreign Brand
Names |
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| Fungistat Dual (Mexico); Fungistat
(Mexico) |
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| Therapeutic
Categories |
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Antifungal Agent, Vaginal |
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| Reasons not to take this
medicine |
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- If you have an allergy to terconazole or any other part of the
medicine.
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| What is this medicine used
for? |
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- This medicine is used to treat vaginal fungus (yeast)
infections.
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| How does it work? |
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- Terconazole makes the skin of the fungus (yeast) leaky. This kills the
fungus (yeast.)
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| How is it best taken? |
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- 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.
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| What do I do if I miss a
dose? |
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- 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.
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| What are the precautions when
taking this
medicine? |
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- 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.
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| What are the common side effects
of this
medicine? |
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- Mild burning, irritation, or stinging.
- Lower belly cramping or bloating.
- Headache. Mild pain medicine may help.
- Painful menstrual cycle.
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| What should I monitor? |
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- Number of fungus (yeast) infections. If these occur often, talk with
healthcare provider.
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| Reasons to call healthcare
provider
immediately |
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- 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.
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| How should I store this
medicine? |
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- Store at room
temperature.
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| General statements |
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- 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).
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