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Overview
VCANDI 6.5% GEL is an Over-the-counter (OTC) drug.VCANDI 6.5% GEL is composed of: TIOCONAZOLE (6.5 %)
Tioconazole is an antifungal medication that fights infections caused by fungus.Tioconazole vaginal is used to treat vaginal Candida (yeast) infections.It kills fungi by destroying the fungal cell membrane. This treats your infection.
Usage
TIOCONAZOLE is generally used to treat: Vaginal Candidiasis, VulvovaginitisTIOCONAZOLE can address symptoms like: Pain With Urination, Redness, Pain With Sexual Intercourse (male), Pain With Sexual Intercourse (female)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 12yrs
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first
Precautions
- You should not use tioconazole vaginal if you are allergic to it.
- Do not use tioconazole vaginal if you have never had a vaginal yeast infection that has been confirmed by a doctor.Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
- Do not take tioconazole vaginal by mouth. It is for use only in your vagina.
- This medication comes with patient instructions for safe and effective use. Follow these directions carefully.
- This medicine is usually given as a single dose. You should notice some improvement in your symptoms after the 1-day treatment. It may take up to 7 days after using the 1-day dose before your symptoms go away completely.
- Tioconazole vaginal contains mineral oil or petrolatum, which can weaken the latex rubber in a condom or diaphragm. These forms of birth control may be less effective if you use them during your treatment with tioconazole vagina.
- 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.
- Do not use a tampon, vaginal douche, spermicide, or other vaginal products while you are using tioconazole vaginal.
- Do not have vaginal intercourse during treatment.
Common Side-Effects
TIOCONAZOLE : Skin Rash, Itchy Skin, Redness, Abdomen Pain, Pain With Urination, Head Headache, Runny Nose, Skin Irritation, Vomit, Bad Breath, Frequent Nighttime Urination, Vaginal DrynessTechnical Classification
TIOCONAZOLE is categorized as: VAGINAL ANTI-INFECTIVES / VAGINAL PREPARATIONS / TOPICAL AGENTSAvailable Alternatives
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
| TICOGINA 6.5% GEL | INR 97 for 5 GM GEL | TIOCONAZOLE 6.5 % |
| TIOCONAZOLE | TIOCONAZOLE | |
| TIOSTAT GEL | INR 106.7 for 5 GM GEL | TIOCONAZOLE 6.5 %W/W |
| VCANDI 6.5% GEL | INR 99 for 5 GM GEL | TIOCONAZOLE 6.5 % |