Children under 12 - Ask a physician. Adults and children 12 years and over - Femmesil may be used topically (outside the vaginal area) or intravaginally. Squeeze a small amount of cream onto fingertip. Apply 2 to 3 times daily for up to 3 days or longer as needed.
Do not use if you have never had a vaginal yeast infection diagnosed by a doctor; if you have a fever (higher than 100° F), pain in the lower abdomen, back, either shoulder, or a foul-smelling vaginal discharge. You should see a doctor for treatment of these symptoms.
OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION
Ask a doctor before use if you have
• Vaginal itching and discomfort for the first time, lower abdominal, back or shoulder pain, fever, chills, nausea, vomiting or foul-smelling vaginal discharge. You may have a more serious condition.
• Vaginal yeast infections often (such as once a month or 3 in 6 months). You could be pregnant or have a serious underlying medical cause for your symptoms, including diabetes or a weakened immune system.
• Been exposed to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that causes AIDS.
OTC - WHEN USING SECTION
When using this product
• Do not use tampons, douches, spermicides, or other vaginal products. Condoms or diaphragms may be damaged and fail to prevent sexually transmitted disease or pregnancy.
• Do not have vaginal intercourse.
• Mild increase in vaginal burning, itching, or irritation may occur.
OTC - STOP USE SECTION
Stop use and ask a doctor if symptoms do not improve in 3 days; symptoms last more than 7 days; you get a rash or hives, abdominal pain, fever, chills, nausea, vomiting or a foul-smelling vaginal discharge.
Directions
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION
Children under 12 - Ask a physician. Adults and children 12 years and over - Femmesil may be used topically (outside the vaginal area) or intravaginally. Squeeze a small amount of cream onto fingertip. Apply 2 to 3 times daily for up to 3 days or longer as needed.
OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, call poison control or seek medical help.
Other Information
OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION
Store at room temperature. May temporarily (washable) discolor skin and fabrics in sunlight.
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