Gynazole-1
(Butoconazole)
Treats common vaginal yeast infections with a single dose.
Our bottom line
Gynazole-1 (Butoconazole) treats vaginal yeast (fungal) infections with one dose and is very easy to use.
- Drug class: women's health
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: No lower cost generic available
Upsides
- You only need to use this one time to treat the infection.
- Very easy to use and can be used any time of the day.
- Not many side effects.
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Download Fact SheetDownsides
- Brand name only, so it may be expensive.
- You can't use condoms or vaginal diaphragms for 72 hours after you use Gynazole-1 (Butoconazole).
- Shouldn't be used during pregnancy.
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Download Fact SheetGynazole-1 (Butoconazole) is an antifungal medicine known as an imidazole. It treats yeast infections by destroying the fungal cell walls, which kills the fungus causing the infection.
- Drug class: women's health
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: No lower cost generic available
Used for
- Vaginal fungal infections
Dosage forms
- Cream
Prices and coupons
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What to expect when you take Gynazole-1 (Butoconazole) for Vaginal fungal infections
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- Effectiveness
- Starts to kick inFull effects
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- Possible side effects
- Vaginal burning
- Vaginal soreness
- Swelling of the vulva
- Pelvic or stomach pain/cramps
Side effect rates for Gynazole-1 (Butoconazole)
Risks and Warnings for Gynazole-1 (Butoconazole)
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- › Known allergy to butoconazole
You should not use Gynazole-1 (Butoconazole) if you know you are allergic to butoconazole. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about any drug allergies you have before using Gynazole-1 (Butoconazole). If you get a sudden high fever, severe skin rash or trouble breathing while using Gynazole-1 (Butoconazole), talk to your doctor right away or go to the emergency room.