Secura Antifungal Extra Thick

Name: Secura Antifungal Extra Thick

What are some things I need to know or do while I take Secura Antifungal Extra Thick?

  • Tell all of your health care providers that you take Secura Antifungal Extra Thick. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists.
  • This medicine may cause harm if swallowed. If this medicine is swallowed, call a doctor or poison control center right away.
  • Use with care in children. Talk with the doctor.
  • If vaginal yeast infections happen often, talk with the doctor.
  • Protect clothing and fabrics from staining.
  • Do not use Secura Antifungal Extra Thick for itching caused by a health problem other than a vaginal yeast infection. Talk with the doctor.
  • Do not use this medicine if you have belly pain, fever, or bad-smelling vaginal discharge. Talk with your doctor.
  • Condoms or diaphragms may not work to prevent pregnancy or stop the spread of diseases passed through sex while using Secura Antifungal Extra Thick and for a period of time after you stop this medicine. You will need to use some other kind of birth control for some time after care ends. Be sure you know how long to do this. Talk with your doctor.
  • Do not douche or use other vaginal products like tampons while you are using Secura Antifungal Extra Thick. You may need to avoid these things for some time after care ends. Talk with your doctor.
  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using this medicine while you are pregnant.
  • Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby.

How is this medicine (Secura Antifungal Extra Thick) best taken?

Use Secura Antifungal Extra Thick as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.

  • Use as you have been told, even if your signs get better.
  • Do not take this medicine by mouth. For vaginal use only. Keep out of your mouth, nose, and eyes (may burn).
  • Wash your hands before and after use.
  • Use at bedtime for best results.
  • Dry outside vaginal area all the way after showering, bathing, or swimming. Change out of wet bathing suits or damp workout clothes right away.
  • Do not have vaginal sex while using Secura Antifungal Extra Thick.

What do I do if I miss a dose?

  • Use a missed dose as soon as you think about it.
  • If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time.
  • Do not use 2 doses or extra doses.

What are some other side effects of Secura Antifungal Extra Thick?

All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away:

  • Stomach cramps.
  • Burning.
  • Irritation where this medicine is used.

These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

For the Consumer

Applies to miconazole topical: topical cream, topical gel/jelly, topical kit, topical lotion, topical ointment, topical powder, topical spray, topical tablet effervescent, topical tincture

Along with its needed effects, miconazole topical (the active ingredient contained in Secura Antifungal Extra Thick) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur while taking miconazole topical:

  • Blistering, burning, redness, skin rash, or other sign of skin irritation not present before use of this medicine

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to miconazole topical: compounding powder, topical cream, topical gel, topical liquid, topical lotion, topical ointment, topical powder, topical spray, topical tincture, vaginal cream, vaginal cream with applicator, vaginal kit, vaginal suppository, vaginal tampon

Local

Local side effects have been reported frequently with topical miconazole therapy. When administered intravaginally or topically, itching, burning and rash have been reported. Contact dermatitis, confirmed by patch testing, has been reported.[Ref]

Nervous system

Nervous system side effects have rarely included headache.[Ref]

Genitourinary

Genitourinary side effects have included cramping, pain, and bleeding with the intravaginal use of miconazole.[Ref]

Some side effects of Secura Antifungal Extra Thick may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.

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