How Should You Use MICONAZOLE (Vaginal) (Cream

Cream, Suppository, Tampon

• Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.
• If you are using this medicine without a prescription, follow the instructions on the medicine label.
• This medicine comes with patient instructions. Read and follow these instructions carefully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
• Wash your hands with soap and water before and after using this medicine.
• This medicine is to be used only in the vagina. Use at bedtime unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Wear only clean cotton underwear (panties) instead of nylon or rayon underwear.
• To make the vaginal suppository easier to insert, wet it with a small amount of warm water. You may also use a lubricating gel such as K-Y® Jelly, but do not use petroleum jelly (Vaseline®).
• Insert the medicated tampon into your vagina at bedtime. Leave it in all night. Remove it when you get up in the morning.
• Wash the applicator with warm, soapy water after you use it.
If a dose is missed:
• If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose.
• Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.