Sulfanilamide vaginal

Sulfanilamide is an antibiotic that fights bacteria.

Sulfanilamide vaginal is used to treat vaginal yeast infections.

Sulfanilamide vaginal may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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.

You should not use sulfanilamide vaginal if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

• a fever;

• stomach pain; or

• foul-smelling vaginal discharge.

To make sure sulfanilamide vaginal is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

• diabetes; or

• an allergy to sulfa drugs.

It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant. It may not be safe to use an applicator for vaginal medicine if you are more than 7 months pregnant.

Sulfanilamide vaginal can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.

Sulfanilamide vaginal is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.

An overdose of sulfanilamide vaginal is not expected to be dangerous. Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222 if anyone has accidentally swallowed the medication.

This medication is used to treat vaginal yeast infections. Sulfanilamide reduces vaginal burning, itching, and discharge that may occur with this condition. This medication is known as a sulfonamide antifungal. It works by stopping the growth of yeast (fungus) that causes the infection.

How to use Sulfanilamide Cream

This medication is for vaginal use only. Wash your hands before and after use. Use sulfanilamide usually once or twice daily or as directed by your doctor. Lie on your back with your knees toward your chest. Insert one applicator full of cream into the vagina as far as it will comfortably go. Slowly press the plunger of the applicator all the way in to apply the cream. If you have itching/burning around the outside of the vagina (vulva), apply some cream to that area as well. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions on the use of this medication.

Continue to use this medication every day for the full time prescribed, even if symptoms disappear after a few days or if your menstrual period starts. Stopping the medication too soon may allow the yeast infection to return.

Do not use tampons while using this medication. Unscented sanitary napkins may be used for your menstrual period or to protect your clothing from leakage of the medication.

Tell your doctor if your condition persists or returns within 2 months after completing the treatment. Also, tell your doctor right away if you have fever, chills, flu-like symptoms, or stomach/abdominal pain. This may mean you have a more serious infection and may need another treatment.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor right away if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: new or increased burning/itching/discomfort in the vaginal area.

Tell your doctor right away if any of these rare but seriousunusual tiredness, dark urine, easy bruising/bleeding.

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

In the US -

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.

In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.