Terazol (PDF)

Terazol
What is it?
Terazol is a vaginal cream or suppository used to treat fungal and yeast infections. It does not treat viruses, bacteria, or parasites.

Inform your provider if:
* You are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
* If you have ever had an allergic reaction to Terazol or Monistat in the past.

Use:
* Vaginal Cream (3 or 7 days): Insert one applicatorful intravaginally at bedtime for consecutive nights
* Vaginal Suppository (3 day): Insert on suppository intravaginally at bedtime for 3 consecutive nights
* Continue to take medication even if you start to feel better to ensure complete resolution of the infection.

Special instructions:
* Avoid tight-fitting clothing during use of this medication.
* Wear cotton underware to allow proper ventilation.
* It is possible for the cream/suppository to leak out of your vagina; wear a mini-pad to protect your clothing.
* If you are on your period when using this medication, continue normal use of the medication. Use sanitary pads for that period. Do not use tampons, as the tampon will absorb the medication and limit its effectiveness.

Side effects:
* Fever/chills
* Abdominal pain
* Vulvar/vaginal burning or irritation

Things to remember with any medication:
* Keep medications away from children.
* Store medications in a cool, dark, dry environment.
* Throw away medicine that is outdated.
* Take medicine as prescribed.

Written by the Women’s Group Practitioners Last Reviewed in November 2009
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