What is Vandazole? Uses, warnings & side effects

Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

Lie on your back with your knees bent (or in any position that you feel comfortable). Put the applicator into your vagina (like you would a tampon) as far as you can. Stop before it becomes uncomfortable. Push the plunger slowly all the way in.

Remove the applicator from your vagina. Use each applicator only once, and then throw it away.

Unscrew the applicator from the tube and put the cap back on the tube.

Take the cap off of the tube and break the metal seal at the opening of the tube by using the point on the top of the cap.

Do not get the medicine in your eyes, nose, mouth, or skin. If this medicine does get into your eyes, wash them out right away with large amounts of cool tap water. If your eyes still burn or are painful, check with your doctor.

The gel is in a tube. You will use an applicator to put the gel into your vagina. The applicator is a plastic tube called a barrel that is open at one end and has a plunger (another piece of plastic that can move inside the barrel) at the other end.

Screw the applicator onto the tube and squeeze the gel from the tube into the applicator slowly until the barrel is filled.

Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use and how often. Keep using the medicine for as long as your doctor tells you to, even if you feel better. If you stop the medicine too soon, your infection may come back.

Vaginal routeThis medicine is to be used only in the vagina. Use at bedtime unless your doctor tells you otherwise.

Vaginal routeWash your hands with soap and water before and after using this medicine.

Do not get the medicine in your eyes, nose, mouth, or skin. If this medicine does get into your eyes, wash them out right away with large amounts of cool tap water. If your eyes still burn or are painful, check with your doctor.

Screw the applicator onto the tube and squeeze the gel from the tube into the applicator slowly until the barrel is filled.

Vaginal routeWash your hands with soap and water before and after using this medicine.

Remove the applicator from your vagina. Use each applicator only once, and then throw it away.

Take the cap off of the tube and break the metal seal at the opening of the tube by using the point on the top of the cap.

Lie on your back with your knees bent (or in any position that you feel comfortable). Put the applicator into your vagina (like you would a tampon) as far as you can. Stop before it becomes uncomfortable. Push the plunger slowly all the way in.

Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use and how often. Keep using the medicine for as long as your doctor tells you to, even if you feel better. If you stop the medicine too soon, your infection may come back.

The gel is in a tube. You will use an applicator to put the gel into your vagina. The applicator is a plastic tube called a barrel that is open at one end and has a plunger (another piece of plastic that can move inside the barrel) at the other end.

Unscrew the applicator from the tube and put the cap back on the tube.

Vaginal routeThis medicine is to be used only in the vagina. Use at bedtime unless your doctor tells you otherwise.

Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

Vaginal routeThis medicine is to be used only in the vagina. Use at bedtime unless your doctor tells you otherwise.

Vaginal routeWash your hands with soap and water before and after using this medicine.

Avoid getting this medicine in your eyes. If it does get in your eyes, rinse them thoroughly with cool water.

Vaginal routeWash the applicator with warm, soapy water after you use it. If the medicine comes with disposable applicators, use each applicator only once, and then throw it away.

Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

Avoid getting this medicine in your eyes. If it does get in your eyes, rinse them thoroughly with cool water.

Vaginal routeThis medicine is to be used only in the vagina. Use at bedtime unless your doctor tells you otherwise.

Vaginal routeWash the applicator with warm, soapy water after you use it. If the medicine comes with disposable applicators, use each applicator only once, and then throw it away.

Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

Vaginal routeWash your hands with soap and water before and after using this medicine.

Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

Vaginal routeAsk your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of the used medicine applicator(s), containers and any leftover medicine after you have finished your treatment. You will also need to throw away old medicine after the expiration date has passed.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Vaginal routeAsk your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of the used medicine applicator(s), containers and any leftover medicine after you have finished your treatment. You will also need to throw away old medicine after the expiration date has passed.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Topical application routeApply a dose as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and apply a regular dose. Do not apply extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to metronidazole, other similar medicines (such as ornidazole, tinidazole, Fasigyn®, or Tindamax®), or parabens. You should not use this medicine if you have taken disulfiram (Antabuse®) within the last 2 weeks. Do not drink alcohol or take medicine containing alcohol (such as cold or cough medicines). Wait at least 3 days after stopping metronidazole before drinking alcohol.

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to an antibacterial such as clindamycin (Cleocin®), lincomycin (Lincocin®), or metronidazole (MetroGel®). You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an intestinal disorder such as ulcerative colitis, or colitis from using antibiotics.

Vaginal routeThis medicine may leak out of your vagina during the day. You may wear a sanitary pad to protect your clothing, but do not use a tampon.

Stop using this medicine and call your doctor right away if you have confusion, drowsiness, fever, a general feeling of illness, a headache, loss of appetite, nausea, a stiff neck or back, or vomiting. These could be symptoms of a serious condition called aseptic meningitis.

Stop using this medicine and check with your doctor right away if you are having burning, numbness, tingling, or painful sensations in the arms, hands, legs, or feet. These could be symptoms of a condition called peripheral neuropathy.

Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.

Vaginal routeKeep using this medicine for the full time of treatment, even if your symptoms improve after the first few doses. Do not stop using the medicine if your menstrual period begins during your treatment time. Use sanitary pads rather than tampons.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.

Do not have sex while you are being treated with this medicine. Some vaginal infections are spread during sex. To keep from passing the infection back and forth, your partner may also need to have treatment for the infection.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease, leukopenia (low white blood cells), epilepsy (seizures), optic neuropathy (eye disease with vision changes), or peripheral neuropathy (nerve disease with pain, numbness, or tingling).

Stop using this medicine and check with your doctor right away if you have dizziness, problems with muscle control or coordination, shakiness or an unsteady walk, slurred speech, or trouble with speaking. These may be symptoms of a serious brain condition called encephalopathy.

Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding. Tell your doctor if you have any nerve disorders, liver disease, or a history of alcohol abuse.

This medicine can cause diarrhea. Call your doctor if the diarrhea becomes severe, does not stop, or is bloody. Do not take any medicine to stop diarrhea until you have talked to your doctor. Diarrhea can occur 2 months or more after you stop taking this medicine.

Vaginal routeThis medicine may leak out of your vagina during the day. You may wear a sanitary pad to protect your clothing, but do not use a tampon.

Vaginal routeKeep using this medicine for the full time of treatment, even if your symptoms improve after the first few doses. Do not stop using the medicine if your menstrual period begins during your treatment time. Use sanitary pads rather than tampons.

Do not have sexual intercourse while you are using this medicine and for 3 days after your treatment ends.

Unusual bleeding.

Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.

Vaginal pain.

Vaginal routeAvoid using douches or other vaginal products unless your doctor tells you to.

Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine.

Vaginal routeKeep using this medicine for the full time of treatment, even if your symptoms improve after the first few doses. Do not stop using the medicine if your menstrual period begins during your treatment time. Use sanitary pads rather than tampons.

Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using cimetidine (Tagamet®), disulfiram (Antabuse®), lithium, or a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin®).

Tell your doctor if you are using medicine to treat a muscle disorder, such as ambenonium (Mytelase®), neostigmine (Prostigmin®), or pyridostigmine (Mestinon®).

Drinking alcohol while using this medicine may cause vomiting, dizziness, flushing, or other serious reactions. Do not drink alcohol while you are being treated with metronidazole and for at least 3 days after your last dose. Tell your doctor if you are using any medicines that may contain alcohol such as some cough syrups, elixirs, and liquid cold medicines.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are using lithium (Eskalith®, LIthobid®) or a blood thinner (such as warfarin, Coumadin®).

Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.

Vaginal routeAvoid using douches or other vaginal products unless your doctor tells you to.

Stop using this medicine and check with your doctor right away if you are having burning, numbness, tingling, or painful sensations in the arms, hands, legs, or feet. These could be symptoms of a condition called peripheral neuropathy.

Do not have sex while you are being treated with this medicine. Some vaginal infections are spread during sex. To keep from passing the infection back and forth, your partner may also need to have treatment for the infection.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.

Vaginal routeThis medicine may leak out of your vagina during the day. You may wear a sanitary pad to protect your clothing, but do not use a tampon.

Vaginal routeKeep using this medicine for the full time of treatment, even if your symptoms improve after the first few doses. Do not stop using the medicine if your menstrual period begins during your treatment time. Use sanitary pads rather than tampons.

Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.