Cotren Dosage/Direction for Use

Cotren vaginal tablet 500 mg: 1 tablet of Cotren vaginal tablet 500 mg should be used as a single dose inserted deep in vagina.
Cotren vaginal tablet 100 mg: 1 tablet of Cotren vaginal tablet 100 mg to be introduced each evening on 6 successive days. Alternatively, 2 vaginal tablets may be inserted into the vagina at bedtime for 3 consecutive nights.
The vaginal tablet should be inserted as deeply as possible into the vagina in the evening before going to bed. Insertion is best achieved when lying back with the legs slightly drawn up.
Clotrimazole vaginal tablets need moisture in the vagina to dissolve completely, otherwise undissolved pieces of the vaginal tablet might crumble out of the vagina. To prevent this it is important to insert the medication as deeply as possible into the vagina at bedtime. Should the vaginal tablet not dissolve completely within one night the use of a vaginal cream should be considered.
If symptoms persist for more than 7 days the patient may have a medical condition that requires treatment by a doctor.
The treatment can be repeated if necessary, however, recurrent infections may indicate an underlying medical cause. Patient should seek medical advice if symptoms return within 2 months.
If the labia and adjacent areas are simultaneously infected, local treatment with an external cream should also be given in addition to the intravaginal treatment (combination treatment).
The sexual partner should also undergo local treatment if symptoms, e.g. pruritus, inflammation, etc. are present.
Treatment during the menstrual period should not be performed. The treatment should be finished before the onset of menstruation.
Do not use tampons, intravaginal douches, spermicides or other vaginal products while using this product.
Avoidance of vaginal intercourse is recommended in case of vaginal infection and while using this product the partner could become infected.
During pregnancy, the vaginal tablets should be used and should be inserted without using an applicator. Not for use in children under 16.