Brand name:

Mycelex-7

Pronounced: MY-sell-ex

Generic name: Clotrimazole

Other brand name: Gyne-Lotrimin 3-Day Combination Pack

What this drug is used for

Mycelex-7 vaginal cream and inserts are used to treat vaginal yeast infections. Mycelex-7 external vulvar cream relieves yeast-related itching and irritation on the vaginal lips (the vulva). The vaginal cream is available with a reusable applicator, or a set of 7 disposable applicators. The vaginal inserts are available alone, or with the external vulvar cream.

The Gyne-Lotrimin Combination Pack supplies Mycelex-7's active ingredient in 3 vaginal inserts and a tube of external cream.

How should you take this medication?

* VAGINAL CREAM

Fill the applicator and insert one applicatorful of cream into the vagina, preferably at bedtime. Repeat this procedure daily for 7 consecutive days. If you are using a disposable applicator, throw it away after one use. (Do not flush it down the toilet.)

* VAGINAL INSERTS

Unwrap one insert, put it in the applicator, and use the applicator to place the insert into the vagina, preferably at bedtime. Repeat daily for 7 consecutive days (3 consecutive days for the Gyne-Lotrimin product).

* EXTERNAL VULVAR CREAM

Squeeze a small amount onto your finger and gently spread the cream over the irritated area of the vulva. Use 1 or 2 times a day for up to 7 days as needed.

* STORAGE

Store at room temperature.

Do not take this medication if...

Do not use these products if you have stomach pain, fever, or a foul-smelling discharge. Instead, see your doctor.

Unless your doctor advises it, do not use these products during pregnancy. Also check with your doctor first if you've never had vaginal itching and discomfort before.

Not for use by girls under 12.

Special warnings about this medication

Do not use tampons while using this product.

If you do not improve in 3 days, or if you do not get well in 7 days, consult your doctor. You may have something other than a yeast infection.

Call your doctor if your symptoms return within 2 months, or if you have infections that do not clear up easily with proper treatment. You could be pregnant, or there might be a serious medical cause for your infections such as diabetes or damage to the immune system from HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.