Hydroxyquinoline vaginal

Generic name: Hydroxyquinoline (vaginal)
Brand names: Trimo-San
Dosage form: vaginal gel with applicator (0.025%)
Drug class: Vaginal anti-infectives

Usage of Hydroxyquinoline vaginal

Hydroxyquinoline is used to maintain healthy acid pH levels in the vagina, to prevent bacteria from growing and causing odor.

Hydroxyquinoline is used to lubricate and deodorize the vagina, and to prevent the growth of bacteria. Hydroxyquinoline is often used in women who wear a vaginal pessary (a device inserted into the vagina to support pelvic organs in women with prolapsed uterus or other pelvic problems).

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

Hydroxyquinoline vaginal side effects

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

Stop using hydroxyquinoline and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

severe vaginal irritation after inserting the medication;

vaginal burning or itching;

unusual vaginal discharge; or

fever, pain or cramps in your lower stomach, swelling or tenderness.

Less serious side effects are more likely, and you may have none at all.

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 Hydroxyquinoline vaginal

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to hydroxyquinoline.

To make sure you can safely use hydroxyquinoline, tell your doctor if you have any allergies.

If you use a vaginal pessary, make sure your doctor knows what type of pessary you have before you start using hydroxyquinoline.

Do not use hydroxyquinoline if you are pregnant. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant during treatment.

If you are actively trying to become pregnant, do not use hydroxyquinoline within 6 hours before you after you have sexual intercourse.

It is not known whether hydroxyquinoline passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

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Warnings

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to hydroxyquinoline.

Do not use hydroxyquinoline if you are pregnant. If you are actively trying to become pregnant, do not use hydroxyquinoline within 6 hours before you after you have sexual intercourse.

Before using hydroxyquinoline, tell your doctor if you have any allergies.

If you use a vaginal pessary, make sure your doctor knows what type of pessary you have before you start using hydroxyquinoline.

Stop using hydroxyquinoline and call your doctor at once if you have severe vaginal irritation, burning, itching, unusual discharge, a fever, or pain or cramps in your lower stomach.

What other drugs will affect Hydroxyquinoline vaginal

It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on hydroxyquinoline used in the vagina. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell your doctor about all medicines you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

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