Miconazole Buccal Tablet

Brands: Oravig

Uses

For yeast infection of mouth.

Instructions

Dissolve the tablet completely in your mouth, and swallow the medicine as it dissolves. Do not chew or swallow the tablet whole.

Change the location of the medicine in the mouth with each dose to avoid irritation.

Gently remove pill from bottle with dry hands just before taking the medicine.

The tablet will dissolve slowly over several hours. You may eat and drink with the tablet in place, but do not brush your teeth, chew gum, or wear an upper denture until the tablet dissolves. You may gently rinse with water.

If the tablet comes off within 6 hours, reapply the same tablet right away. If it will not stay in place, apply a new tablet. If you accidentally swallow the tablet within 6 hours, drink a glass of water and apply a new tablet. If you swallow the tablet or it falls off after 6 hours, you do not need to reapply it or use a new one.

With dry hands, apply the round side of the tablet to the upper gum, above the tooth to the left or right of your upper, front teeth. Gently press on the outside of upper lip for 30 seconds.

Use this medicine after brushing your teeth.

This medicine will work best if you take it at about the same time every day.

Store at room temperature away from heat, light, and moisture. Do not keep in the bathroom.

If you forget to take a dose on time, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, do not take the missed dose. Return to your normal schedule. Do not take 2 doses at one time.

Drug interactions can change how medicines work or increase risk for side effects. Tell your health care providers about all medicines taken. Include prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal medicines. Speak with your doctor or pharmacist before starting or stopping any medicine.

Tell your doctor if symptoms do not get better or if they get worse.

Keep using this medicine for the full number of days that it is prescribed. Do not stop the medicine even if you start to feel better.

Do not take the medicine more than once during 24 hours.

Cautions

Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you ever had an allergic reaction to a medicine.

Do not use the medication any more than instructed.

It is unknown if this medicine passes into breast milk. Ask your doctor before breastfeeding.

During pregnancy, this medicine should be used only when clearly needed. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits.

Do not share this medicine with anyone who has not been prescribed this medicine.

Side Effects

The following is a list of some common side effects from this medicine. Please speak with your doctor about what you should do if you experience these or other side effects.

• abdominal cramps
• diarrhea
• headaches
• irritation of mouth and gum tissue
• mouth sores or irritation
• nausea and vomiting
• changes in taste or unpleasant taste

A few people may have an allergic reaction to this medicine. Symptoms can include difficulty breathing, skin rash, itching, swelling, or severe dizziness. If you notice any of these symptoms, seek medical help quickly.

Extra

Please speak with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist if you have any questions about this medicine.

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