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    Tioconazole

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    Pronunciation
    U.S. Brand Names
    Generic Available
    Use
    Pregnancy Risk Factor
    Lactation
    Contraindications
    Warnings/Precautions
    Adverse Reactions
    Drug Interactions
    Stability
    Mechanism of Action
    Pharmacodynamics/Kinetics
    Dosage
    Administration
    Patient Education
    Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment
    Dental Health: Vasoconstrictor/Local Anesthetic Precautions
    Mental Health: Effects on Mental Status
    Mental Health: Effects on Psychiatric Treatment
    Dosage Forms
    International Brand Names

    Pronunciation

    (tye oh KONE a zole)

    U.S. Brand Names

    1-Day™ [OTC]; Vagistat®-1 [OTC]

    Generic Available

    No

    Use

    Local treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis

    Pregnancy Risk Factor

    C

    Lactation

    Excretion in breast milk unknown/not recommended

    Contraindications

    Hypersensitivity to tioconazole or any component of the formulation

    Warnings/Precautions

    For vaginal use only. Petrolatum-based vaginal products may damage rubber or latex condoms or diaphragms. Separate use by 3 days.

    Adverse Reactions

    Frequency not defined.

    Central nervous system: Headache

    Gastrointestinal: Abdominal pain

    Dermatologic: Burning, desquamation

    Genitourinary: Discharge, dyspareunia, dysuria, irritation, itching, nocturia, vaginal pain, vaginitis, vulvar swelling

    Drug Interactions

    Inhibits CYP1A2 (weak), 2A6 (weak), 2C8/9 (weak), 2C19 (weak), 2D6 (weak), 2E1 (weak)

    No drug interaction data reported.

    Stability

    Store at room temperature.

    Mechanism of Action

    A 1-substituted imidazole derivative with a broad antifungal spectrum against a wide variety of dermatophytes and yeasts, including Trichophyton mentagrophytes, T. rubrum, T. erinacei, T. tonsurans, Microsporum canis, Microsporum gypseum, and Candida albicans. Both agents appear to be similarly effective against Epidermophyton floccosum.

    Pharmacodynamics/Kinetics

    Onset of action: Some improvement: Within 24 hours; Complete relief: Within 7 days

    Absorption: Intravaginal: Systemic (small amounts)

    Distribution: Vaginal fluid: 24-72 hours

    Excretion: Urine and feces

    Dosage

    Adults: Vaginal: Insert 1 applicatorful in vagina, just prior to bedtime, as a single dose

    Administration

    Insert high into vagina

    Patient Education

    Consult with healthcare provider if treating a vaginal yeast infection for the first time. Insert high into the vagina. Refrain from intercourse during treatment. May interact with condoms and vaginal contraceptive diaphragms (ie, weaken latex); do not rely on these products for 3 days following treatment. Do not use tampons, douches, spermicides, or other vaginal products during treatment. Although product is used for a single day, relief from symptoms usually takes longer than 1 day. Report persistent (>3 days) vaginal burning, irritation, or discharge. Breast-feeding precaution: Breast-feeding is not recommended.

    Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment

    No significant effects or complications reported

    Dental Health: Vasoconstrictor/Local Anesthetic Precautions

    No information available to require special precautions

    Mental Health: Effects on Mental Status

    None reported

    Mental Health: Effects on Psychiatric Treatment

    None reported

    Dosage Forms

    Ointment, vaginal: 6.5% (4.6 g) [with applicator]

    International Brand Names

    Conasyd® (BD); Deocil Fem® (AR); Dermo-Rest® (TR); Dermo-Trosyd® (TR); Gino Tralen® (BR); Ginotrosyd® (IT); Gino-Trosyd® (PT); Gyno-Trosyd® (CH, CO, EG, FI, FR, HK, PL, SG, TR, ZA); Honguil® (AR); Mykontral® (DE); Tinazol® (BR); Tiocan® (TR); Tioconazol Genfar® (EC); Tiomicol® (AR); Tralen® (BR); Trosderm® (ES); Trosid® (ES); Trosyd® (AR, AT, CH, CL, CO, EG, FI, FR, HK, ID, IT, PT, SG, TH, ZA); Trosyl® (GB, IE)

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