Butoconazole

Butoconazole Vaginal is a prescription medication used to treat Vaginal Candida (yeast) infections.

• Butoconazole Vaginal is available under various brand names: Femstat, Femstat 3, Femstat Prefill, Gynazole-1, Mycelex-3 

Common side effects of Butoconazole Vaginal include:

• pelvic pain or cramps.
• vaginal burning or itching.
• vaginal pain and swelling; or
• mild vaginal irritation after use.

Serious side effects of Butoconazole Vaginal include:

• hives. 
• difficult breathing. 
• swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
• new or worsening Vaginal symptoms.

Rare side effects of Butoconazole Vaginal include:

• none

Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects:

• Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors;
• Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights;
• Serious heart symptoms such as fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in the chest; shortness of breath; sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, or passing out.

This is not a complete list of side effects and other serious side effects or health problems that may occur because of the use of this drug. Call your doctor for medical advice about serious side effects or adverse reactions. You may report side effects or health problems to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Adult dosage

Vaginal cream

• 2%

Candidiasis, vulvoVaginal:

Adult dosage

• Cream 2%: IntraVaginal: 
• Insert 1 applicatorful (approximately 5 g) as a single dose

Dosage Considerations – Should be Given as Follows: 

• See “Dosages”

If your medical doctor is using this medicine to treat your pain, your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor, health care provider, or pharmacist first.

• Butoconazole Vaginal has no noted severe interactions with any other drugs.
• Butoconazole Vaginal has no noted serious interactions with any other drugs.
• Butoconazole Vaginal has no noted moderate interactions with any other drugs.
• Butoconazole Vaginal has no noted minor interactions with any other drugs.

This information does not contain all possible interactions or adverse effects. Visit the RxList Drug Interaction Checker for any drug interactions. Therefore, before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist about all your products. Keep a list of all your medications with you and share this information with your doctor and pharmacist. Check with your health care professional or doctor for additional medical advice, or if you have health questions or concerns.

Contraindications

• Hypersensitivity to butoconazole Vaginal
• Do not give this medication to anyone under 18 years old without medical advice.

Effects of drug abuse

• None

Short-Term Effects

• See “What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Butoconazole Vaginal?”

Long-Term Effects

• See “What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Butoconazole Vaginal?”

Cautions

• Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
• Avoid wearing tight-fitting, synthetic clothing such as nylon underwear or panty hose that does not allow air circulation. Wear loose-fitting clothing made of cotton and other natural fibers until your infection is healed.
• Avoid using other vaginal products at the same time as butoconazole vaginal, unless your doctor tells you to

Pregnancy and Lactation

• It is not known whether butoconazole Vaginal will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant.
• Lactation
  • It is not known whether butoconazole Vaginal passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding a baby.