What are the possible side effects of Desamix F?
Stop taking Desamix F and seek emergency medical attention if you experience an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives).
Side effects are not likely to occur with Desamix F. Continue to take Desamix F and talk to your doctor if you experience
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nausea or stomach upset,
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vomiting,
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itching, or
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an unpleasant sensation in the mouth.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Side effects of Desamix F in details
Applies to Desamix F: lozenge/troche
In addition to its needed effects, some unwanted effects may be caused by Desamix F (the active ingredient contained in Desamix F Troche). In the event that any of these side effects do occur, they may require medical attention.
Minor Side Effects
Some of the side effects that can occur with Desamix F may not need medical attention. As your body adjusts to the medicine during treatment these side effects may go away. Your health care professional may also be able to tell you about ways to reduce or prevent some of these side effects. If any of the following side effects continue, are bothersome or if you have any questions about them, check with your health care professional:
More common:
Note: Some of the side effects, such as abdominal or stomach cramping or pain or diarrhea, usually occur only when the medicine is swallowed
- Abdominal or stomach cramping or pain
- diarrhea
- itching
- nausea or vomiting
- unpleasant mouth sensations
What is the most important information I should know about Desamix F?
- Desamix F cream is for vaginal use only. Avoid contact with the eyes, nose, or mouth. If you get Desamix F cream in your eyes, flush with a generous amount of cool water.
- Be sure to use Desamix F cream for the full course of treatment. If you do not, the medicine may not clear up your infection completely. The fungus could also become less sensitive to this or other medicines. This could make the infection harder to treat in the future.
- If your symptoms do not improve within 3 days, if they last more than 7 days, or if they get worse, check with your doctor.
- Do not use Desamix F cream for itching caused by other conditions.
- Dry the outside vaginal area completely after showering, bathing, or swimming. Do not go swimming for at least 9 to 12 hours after applying Desamix F cream. Change out of wet bathing suits or damp workout clothes as soon as possible.
- Continue using Desamix F cream even during your menstrual period. Do not use tampons while you are using Desamix F cream or until all of your symptoms go away. Use unscented pads or pantiliners.
- Do not have vaginal sexual intercourse while you are using Desamix F cream.
- Desamix F cream may decrease the effectiveness of condoms and diaphragms, increasing the chance of pregnancy or risk of sexually transmitted disease.
- Do not use tampons, douches, spermicides, or other vaginal products while using Desamix F cream.
- If you use topical products too often, your condition may become worse.
- Desamix F cream should not be used in CHILDREN younger than 12 years old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Desamix F cream while you are pregnant. It is not known if Desamix F cream is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Desamix F cream, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
Desamix F contraindications
Possible sensitivity to Desamix F.
Rosacea, acne, perioral dermatitis, tuberculosis of the skin and varicose ulcers.
Desamix F is not indicated for ophthalmic use and should be used with caution around the eyes.
Teratogenicity: Corticosteroids have been shown to be teratogenic in animals following dermal application. As these agents are absorbed percutaneously, teratogenicity following topical application cannot be excluded.
Use in pregnancy: Desamix F should not be used during pregnancy.
References
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- DTP/NCI. "clotrimazole: The NCI Development Therapeutics Program (DTP) provides services and resources to the academic and private-sector research communities worldwide to facilitate the discovery and development of new cancer therapeutic agents.". https://dtp.cancer.gov/dtpstandard/s... (accessed September 17, 2018).
- European Chemicals Agency - ECHA. "Clotrimazole: The information provided here is aggregated from the "Notified classification and labelling" from ECHA's C&L Inventory. ". https://echa.europa.eu/information-o... (accessed September 17, 2018).
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