Fem pH vaginal

Generic name: Acetic Acid (vaginal)
Drug class: Topical anti-infectives

Usage of Fem pH vaginal

Fem pH is a natural acidic substance that is normally found in vinegar.

Fem pH (for use in the vagina) is used to increase the acidity inside the vaginal canal.

Fem pH may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Fem pH vaginal side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic Reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Fem pH may cause serious side effects. Stop using Fem pH and call your doctor at once if you have:

severe burning, stinging, or irritation after using the medicine; or

any new symptoms.

Common side effects of Fem pH may include:

mild burning or stinging after use.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Fem pH vaginal

You should not use Fem pH if you are allergic to Fem pH or vinegar.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to use this medicine if you have other medical conditions, especially foul-smelling vaginal discharge or other signs of a bacterial infection.

It is not known whether Fem pH will harm an unborn baby. Do not use this medicine without a doctor's advice if you are pregnant.

It is not known whether acetic acid vaginal passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medicine without a doctor's advice if you are breast-feeding a baby.

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Warnings

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

What other drugs will affect Fem pH vaginal

It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on vaginally applied Fem pH. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

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