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Tioconazole

Use treats vaginal yeast infections

Medication guideLabel updated 2024-12-18

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Drug facts

Used for
Use treats vaginal yeast infections
How to take it
  • before using this product, read the enclosed brochure and instructions on printed packet for complete directions and information
  • adults and children 12 years of age and over:
  • open the printed packet just before use and remove purple cap
Do not take if
if you have never had a vaginal yeast infection diagnosed by a doctor

What it does

Vaginal antifungal

How to take it

  • before using this product, read the enclosed brochure and instructions on printed packet for complete directions and information
  • adults and children 12 years of age and over:
  • open the printed packet just before use and remove purple cap
  • insert entire contents of applicator into the vagina at bedtime. Throw applicator away after use.
  • children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor

While you are taking it

  • do not use tampons, douches, spermicides, or other vaginal products. Condoms and diaphragms may be damaged and fail to prevent pregnancy or sexually transmitted disease (STDs).
  • do not have vaginal intercourse
  • mild increase in vaginal burning, itching or irritation may occur
  • if you do not get complete relief ask a doctor before using another product

Side effects, and when to stop

Who should not take it

if you have never had a vaginal yeast infection diagnosed by a doctor

What to say before you start

  • vaginal itching and discomfort for the first time
  • lower abdominal, back or shoulder pain, fever, chills, nausea, vomiting or foul-smelling vaginal discharge. You may have a more serious condition.
  • vaginal yeast infections often (such as once a month or 3 in 6 months). You could be pregnant or have a serious underlying medical cause for your symptoms, including diabetes or a weakened immune system.
  • been exposed to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that causes AIDS

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding

ask a health professional before use.

Warnings

For vaginal use only

Keeping it away from children

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).

Active ingredient (in each applicator)

Tioconazole 300 mg (6.5%)

Use

  • treats vaginal yeast infections

Other information

  • this product is a 1-dose treatment. Most women do not experience complete relief of their symptoms in just one day. Most women experience some relief within one day and complete relief of symptoms within 7 days.
  • if you have questions about vaginal yeast infections, consult your doctor
  • store at 20 ° -25 ° C (68 ° -77 ° F)
  • see end flap of carton for lot number and expiration date

Cite this page

NLM

sofidex [Internet]. Daloreum; c2026. Tioconazole; [reviewed 2026 Aug 2; cited 2026 Nov 10]. Available from: https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/tioconazole

APA 7th

sofidex. (2026, August 2). Tioconazole. Daloreum. Retrieved November 10, 2026, from https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/tioconazole

AMA 11th

Tioconazole. sofidex. Reviewed August 2, 2026. Accessed November 10, 2026. https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/tioconazole

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