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Terconazole Uses

Terconazole is used in the treatment of fungal infections, severe fungal infections and dandruff.

How Terconazole works

Terconazole is an antifungal medication. It kills and stops the growth of the fungi by destroying its cell membrane, thereby treating your skin infection.

Common side effects of Terconazole

Headache, Abdominal pain, Pain during periods, Genital itching, Genital burning sensation

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28 Mar 2025 | 04:53 AM (UTC)

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Expert advice for Terconazole

Your doctor has prescribed Terconazole to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Your doctor has prescribed Terconazole to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.

Frequently asked questions for Terconazole

Terconazole

Q. Can I take diflucan (fluconazole) with Terconazole?

There is no information regarding drug interactions between Terconazole and otherantifungal agents (such as fluconazole). Please consult your doctor regarding its use

Q. Does Terconazole affect birth control?

Use of Terconazole suppository (but not the cream form) may damage latex condoms, diaphragms, cervical caps. Therefore, do not use latex products during treatment with the suppository form and for 3 days after treatment. Consult your doctor about other forms of birth control (such as polyurethane condoms) or use of Terconazole cream

Q. Does Terconazole cure yeast infections/ BV/ bacterial infections?

Terconazole is used for the treatment of yeast and fungal infections but it has no effect on bacterial vaginosis (BV) or bacterial infections

Q. Does Terconazole cause diarrhea?

Terconazole may cause diarrhea in very rare cases. Please consult your doctor if you experience such side effect.