Gentian Violet (Vaginal)
Precautions While Using This MedicineIf your
symptoms do not improve within a few days, or if they become worse, check
with your doctor.
Gentian violet will stain the skin and clothing. Vaginal medicines usually
will come out of the vagina during treatment. To keep the medicine from getting
on your clothing, wear a minipad or sanitary napkin.
To help clear up your infection completely and to help
make sure it does not return, good health habits are also needed
.
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Wear cotton panties (or panties or pantyhose with cotton crotches)
instead of synthetic (for example, nylon or rayon) panties.
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Wear only clean panties.
If you have any questions about this, check with your health care professional.
Many vaginal infections are spread by having sex. A male sexual partner
may carry the germs on or in his penis. While you are using this medicine,
it may be a good idea for your partner to wear a condom during sex to avoid
re-infection. Also, your partner may need to be treated. Do not stop using this medicine if you have sex during treatment
.
Some women may want to use a douche before putting each dose in the vagina.
Some doctors will allow the use of a vinegar and water douche or other douche.
However, others do not allow any douching. If you do use a douche, do not overfill the vagina
. To do so may push the douche
up into the uterus and possibly cause inflammation or infection. Also, do not douche if you are pregnant since this may harm the fetus
. If you have any questions about this, check with your health care
professional.
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