Butoconazole Medication Information

Learn everything you need to know about Butoconazole-pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and when to take or avoid it.

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Generic Name : Butoconazole

Pronunciation : byoo toe koe' na zole

ICD Code : Y40.7 Therapeutic Classification : Antifungals

Brand Names or Trade Names of Butoconazole

International :

Gynazole-1, Mycelex-3

Why is Butoconazole Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is an imidazole antifungal, prescribed for candidiasis (yeast infection of the vagina). It works by weakening the cell walls of sensitive fungi, causing the cell contents to leak.

When should Butoconazole not be taken? (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Butoconazole?

The recommended dose is one applicatorful of cream (approximately 5 grams of the cream) intravaginally. This amount of cream contains approximately 100 mg of butoconazole nitrate.

How should Butoconazole be taken?

It comes as a cream to apply topically.

What are the warnings and precautions for Butoconazole?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of diabetes, immune system problems, human immunodeficiency virus infection (HIV), any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• It may be used during your period, avoid using tampon to prevent staining.