Monistat

Monistat is a drug used in the treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis (moniliasis). This drug is available as a vaginal suppository containing miconazole nitrate 200 milligrams in 1 suppository.

Instructions:

You should read the product information leaflet before using this medication. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

This medication should be inserted into the vagina as a vaginal suppository. Follow the instructions in the package insert.

Your dosage is based on your medical condition and the way you will respond to treatment.

If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. Continue to use it as prescribed by your doctor or as stated on the package label.

Interactions:

Monistat may interact with medications such as:

• Warfarin
• Antibiotics
• Corticosteroids such as:
  • Prednisone
• Drugs that suppress the immune system such as:
  • Cyclosporine
  • or Methotrexate

Side Effects:

There are no side effects known aside from a possible allergic reaction in people who have previous or unknown hypersensitivity to the drug.

Watch out for signs of allergic reactions such as:

• Rash
• Itching
• Swelling

Warnings:

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have the following:

• Allergy to miconazole or to other azole antifungal agents such as:
  • Terconazole
  • or Fluconazole
• Diabetes
• Immune system problems such as:
  • HIV-AIDs
• Frequent vaginal yeast infections (more than 3 in 6 months or 4 in 1 year)
• Pregnancy or lactation