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Tioconazole

    Brands

    DEA Class; OTC

    Common Brand Names; Vagistat 1

    • Antifungals, Vaginal

    Imidazole antifungal
    Fungicidal against Candida sp.
    Single intravaginal dose is effective

    Indicated for the treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC).

    Hypersensitivity

    Self treatment not recommended for pregnant patients, diabetic patients or patients <12 years

    Vulvovaginal burning, vaginitis, pruritus

    Headache

    Abdominal cramping

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    Pregnancy Category: C

    Lactation: not known whether distributed into milk, manufacturer recommends women discontinue breastfeeding while receiving drug

    Adults

    1 applicatorful (300 mg tioconazole/4.6 g ointment) intravaginally/day.

    Geriatric

    1 applicatorful (300 mg tioconazole/4.6 g ointment) intravaginally/day.

    Adolescents

    1 applicatorful (300 mg tioconazole/4.6 g ointment) intravaginally/day.

    Children

    12 years: 1 applicatorful (300 mg tioconazole/4.6 g ointment) intravaginally/day.
    1 to 11 years: Safety and efficacy have not been established.

    Infants

    Safety and efficacy have not been established.

    Neonates

    Safety and efficacy have not been established.

    Tioconazole

    vaginal ointment

    • 6.5%