Sulfanilamide vaginal is used to treat vaginal yeast infections.
Sulfanilamide vaginal may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
You should not use sulfanilamide vaginal if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
- a fever;
- stomach pain; or
- foul-smelling vaginal discharge.
- diabetes; or
- an allergy to sulfa drugs.
Sulfanilamide vaginal can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.
Sulfanilamide vaginal is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
Sulfanilamide Topical Side Effects
Stop using this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have severe or worsening vaginal symptoms, such as itching and burning.
Although the risk of serious side effects is low when sulfanilamide is used in the vagina, side effects can occur if the medicine is absorbed into your bloodstream. Call your doctor at once if you have:
- sudden weakness or ill feeling;
- fever, chills, sore throat, mouth sores, red or swollen gums, trouble swallowing;
- headache, hunger, weakness, confusion, irritability; or
- dizziness, sweating, fast heart rate, or feeling jittery.
- mild burning after inserting the medicine.
Sulfanilamide Topical Interactions
Avoid wearing tight-fitting, synthetic clothing such as Spandex or nylon that does not allow air circulation. Wear loose-fitting clothing made of cotton and other natural fibers until your infection clears up.
Avoid sexual intercourse or use a condom to prevent spreading the infection to your sexual partner.
It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on sulfanilamide used in the vagina. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
Sulfanilamide Topical Dosage
Do not take by mouth. Sulfanilamide vaginal is for use only in the vagina.
Sulfanilamide vaginal is usually applied twice per day for 30 days. Follow your doctor's dosing instructions.
Wash your hands before and after inserting this medication.
Insert sulfanilamide cream into the vagina using the applicator provided with this medicine.
Use this medicine for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared.
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after a few days of treatment, or if you have new or worsening symptoms.
You may continue using sulfanilamide vaginal during your menstrual period.
Use a sanitary napkin to prevent this medicine from staining your underwear. Do not use a tampon.
Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and cold. Keep the tube tightly closed when not in use.
Do not share this medicine with another person, even if they have the same symptoms you have.
An overdose of sulfanilamide vaginal is not expected to be dangerous. Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222 if anyone has accidentally swallowed the medication.
Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
