- Brand Name : Monistat Vaginal Cream
- Drug Class : Antifungals, Vaginal
- Medical Author : Divya Jacob, Pharm. D.
- Medical Reviewer : Sarfaroj Khan, BHMS, PGD Health Operations
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What Is Miconazole Vaginal and How Does It Work?
Miconazole Vaginal is a prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medication used to treat the symptoms of yeast infections (vulvovaginal candidiasis).
- Miconazole Vaginal is available under the following different brand names: Monistat-1 Combination Pack, Monistat-3 Combination Pack, Monistat-7 Combination Pack, Monistat-7 Vaginal Cream, Monistat-7 Vaginal Suppositories, Vagistat-3 Combination Pack, Femizol M
What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Miconazole Vaginal?
Common side effects of Miconazole Vaginal include:
- mild burning or itching,
- skin irritation around the vagina, and
- frequent urination
Serious side effects of Miconazole Vaginal include:
- hives,
- difficulty breathing, and
- swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
Rare side effects of Miconazole Vaginal include:
- none
Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects:
- Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors;
- Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights;
- Serious heart symptoms such as fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in the chest; shortness of breath; sudden dizziness, lightheartedness, or passing out.
This is not a complete list of side effects and other serious side effects or health problems that may occur because of the use of this drug. Call your doctor for medical advice about serious side effects or adverse reactions. You may report side effects or health problems to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.