sulfanilamide vaginal Health Article

Generic name(s):

sulfanilamide vaginal

Brand name(s):

sulfanilamide topical, AVC

What is the most important information I should know about sulfanilamide vaginal?

Use this medication for the full amount of time prescribed by your doctor or recommended in the package even if you begin to feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely healed.

Avoid wearing tight-fitting, synthetic clothing (e.g., panty hose) that does not allow air circulation. Wear loose-fitting clothing made of cotton and other natural fibers until the infection is healed.

Avoid getting this medication in your eyes, nose, or mouth.

What is sulfanilamide vaginal?

Sulfanilamide is an antibacterial medication. It fights bacteria in your body.

Sulfanilamide vaginal is used to treat vaginal candida (yeast) infections.

Sulfanilamide vaginal may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

Who should not use sulfanilamide vaginal?

Do not use sulfanilamide vaginal if you have had an allergic reaction to it or to any other sulfa-based medicine in the past.

Do not use sulfanilamide vaginal if you have a fever, abdominal pain, foul-smelling discharge, diabetes, HIV, or AIDS. Consult your doctor.

Sulfanilamide vaginal is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether sulfanilamide vaginal will harm an unborn baby. Do not use this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant. Sulfanilamide passes into breast milk. Do not use sulfanilamide vaginal without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I use sulfanilamide vaginal?

Use sulfanilamide vaginal exactly as directed by your doctor, or follow the directions that accompany the package. If you do not understand these instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.

Wash your hands before and after using this medication.

Insert the suppository or cream into the vagina using the applicator as directed, usually once or twice daily.

Use this medication continuously for the prescribed amount of time, even during your menstrual period.

You can use a sanitary napkin to prevent the medication from staining your clothing but do not use a tampon.

If the infection does not clear up after you have finished one course of therapy, or if it appears to get worse, see your doctor. You may have another type of infection.

Avoid getting this medication in your eyes, nose, or mouth. Store sulfanilamide topical at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the dose you missed and apply only your next regularly scheduled dose. Do not use a double dose of this medication.

What happens if I overdose?

An overdose of sulfanilamide vaginal is unlikely to occur. If you do suspect that a much larger than normal dose has been used or that sulfanilamide vaginal has been ingested, contact an emergency room or a poison control center.

What should I avoid while using sulfanilamide vaginal?

Avoid wearing tight-fitting, synthetic clothing (e.g., panty hose) that does not allow air circulation. Wear loose-fitting clothing made of cotton and other natural fibers until the infection is healed.

Avoid sexual intercourse or use a condom to prevent the infection from spreading to your partner.