Before you begin using a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or Allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health. These factors may affect how you should use Miconazole Nitrate (Miconazole-vaginal).
Birth control: Miconazole may reduce the effectiveness of latex condoms, diaphragms, and vaginal spermicides. The use of alternative forms of birth control while using Miconazole Nitrate (Miconazole-vaginal) is recommended.
First-time users: If this is your first time experiencing a vaginal yeast infection, you should see your doctor before using miconazole so that your condition can be properly diagnosed.
For external use only: Miconazole vaginal cream, ovules/suppositories, and topical or external cream are for vaginal and external use only. Do not take these medications by mouth.
Other medical conditions: If you have a Fever, abdominal pain, or foul-smelling vaginal discharge, your symptoms may be due to a more serious condition other than a yeast infection. Talk to your doctor immediately and do not use miconazole.
If you do not see any improvement in your symptoms in 3 days, they do not disappear in 7 days, or they worsen, your symptoms may be due to a condition other than a yeast infection. Stop using Miconazole Nitrate (Miconazole-vaginal) and see your doctor immediately.
If you have multiple sexual partners or change partners often, see your doctor before using Miconazole Nitrate (Miconazole-vaginal).
Repeat infections: If you have frequent vaginal yeast infections or if your yeast infection returns in less than 2 months, see your doctor before using Miconazole Nitrate (Miconazole-vaginal) again.
Pregnancy: Miconazole Nitrate (Miconazole-vaginal) should not be used during pregnancy unless recommended by your doctor. If your doctor recommends Miconazole Nitrate (Miconazole-vaginal), be careful using the vaginal applicator or insert the ovule with your finger.
Breast-feeding: It is not known if miconazole passes into breast milk. If you are a breast-feeding mother, do not use miconazole unless recommended by your doctor.
Children: Miconazole should not be used by girls less than 12 years of age, unless recommended by a doctor.