| Name | Terconazole |
| Classes |
Antiinfective Agent Dermatological/Topical Agent Topical Antiinfective Agent Antifungal Agent Vaginal Preparation |
| Diseases |
Infectious Disease Vaginal Yeast Infection |
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EnglishTerconazole
Terconazole is a triazole antifungal used to treat topical or vaginal fungal infections.
Terconazole is available as vaginal cream.
Adult: As 0.4 or 0.8% cream: Apply intravaginally at bedtime for 7 consecutive days or for 3 consecutive days, respectively. As 80 mg supp: Admin intravaginally at bedtime for 3 consecutive days.
How to apply vaginal cream/ointment:
Terconazole can cause the following side effects.
- Vulvovaginal burning
- pruritus
- irritation
- itching
- headache
- dysmenorrhoea
- genital, body and abdominal pain
- flu-like syndrome
- Discontinue if irritation, sensitization, fever, chills or flu-like symptoms develop.
- Caution should be exercised in pregnancy and lactation.
Contraindication
Contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to the azole class antifungals, such as-