Patient information: uses, side effects, how to take - Vandazole
PATIENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
VANDAZOLE ®(van-DA-zole)
(metronidazole gel, USP), 0.75%
For vaginal use only.
Do not put VANDAZOLE in your eyes, mouth, or on your skin.
Read this Patient Instructions for Use before you start using VANDAZOLE. This leaflet does not take the place of talking with your healthcare provider about your medical condition or your treatment.
Instructions for use:
1. Filling the applicator
- Remove the cap and puncture the metal seal on the tube with the pointed tip of the cap. (See Figure A)
- Screw the end of applicator onto the tube. (See Figure B)
- Slowly squeeze the gel out of tube and into the applicator. The plunger will stop when the applicator is full. (See Figure C)
- Unscrew the applicator and replace the cap on the tube.
2. Inserting the applicator
You can insert the applicator into your vagina:
- while you lie on your back with your knees bent or
- in any position that is comfortable for you
- Hold the filled applicator by the barrel, and gently insert into your vagina as far as it will comfortably go. (See Figure D)
- Slowly push the plunger in until all of the gel goes into your vagina (See Figure D).
- Take the empty applicator out of your vagina.
3. Care of the applicator
This product comes with 5 vaginal applicators.
- After use, throw away the empty applicator in the trash.
While you use VANDAZOLE you should not have vaginal intercourse or use other vaginal products (such as tampons or douches).
If vaginal irritation develops when you use VANDAZOLE, discontinue use and consult your healthcare provider.
If you get VANDAZOLE in your eye, rinse your eye with cool tap water and consult a healthcare provider.
How should I store VANDAZOLE?
- Store VANDAZOLE at 68ºF to 77ºF (20ºC to 25ºC).
- Avoid exposure to extreme heat or cold. Avoid freezing VANDAZOLE.
- Keep this and all medicines out of reach of children.
Manufactured In Croatia By:
Pliva Hrvatska d.o.o.
Zagreb, Croatia
Manufactured For:
UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES, LLC
Maple Grove, MN 55369
© 2021 Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC
Rev. E 2/2021