Drug Name

Femcare (Clotrimazole vaginal)

Drug Uses

Femcare is an antifungal agent used to treat vaginal yeast infections.

How Taken

• Use Femcare vaginal exactly as directed by your doctor, or follow the directions that accompany the package. If you do not understand these instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
• Wash your hands before and after using this medication.
• Insert the tablet, suppository, or cream into the vagina using the applicator as directed.
• Use this medication continuously for the prescribed amount of time, even during your menstrual period.
• You can use a sanitary napkin to prevent the medication from staining your clothing but do not use a tampon.
• If the infection does not clear up after you have finished one course of therapy, or if it appears to get worse, see your doctor. You may have another type of infection.
• Avoid getting this medication in your eyes, nose, or mouth.

Drug Class and Mechanism

Femcare vaginal is used to treat vaginal candida (yeast) infections.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of Femcare vaginal, skip the missed dose. Go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Storage

Store Femcare vaginal at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C). Brief storage between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Femcare vaginal out of the reach of children and away from pets.

Warnings/Precautions

Do not use Femcare vaginal if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Femcare vaginal;
• this is the first time that you have ever had symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection, consult your doctor before using this medication;
• you have a fever, abdominal pain, foul-smelling discharge, diabetes, HIV, or AIDS. Consult your doctor;
• without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby;
• you are younger than 12 years of age.

Possible Side Effects

Check with your doctor if any of these most common side effects persist or become bothersome:

• mild vaginal burning, irritation, or itching.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these severe side effects occur:

• severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); fever or chills; foul-smelling vaginal discharge; nausea; severe or prolonged vaginal burning, irritation, or itching; stomach pain; swelling; vomiting.

More Information

Femcare vaginal is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.