Note: AVC Vaginal cream has been discontinued in the United States for more than 1 year.
Vulvovaginitis: Intravaginal: Insert 1 applicatorful intravaginally once or twice daily for 30 days.
There are no dosage adjustments provided in the manufacturer’s labeling
There are no dosage adjustments provided in the manufacturer’s labeling
Refer to adult dosing.
The following adverse drug reactions and incidences are derived from product labeling unless otherwise specified.
<1%, postmarketing, and/or case reports: Local hypersensitivity reaction (localized burning, local discomfort)
Hypersensitivity to sulfanilamide, any sulfonamide, or any component of the formulation
Concerns related to adverse effects:
• Blood dyscrasias: Severe reactions (some fatal), including agranulocytosis, aplastic anemia, and other blood dyscrasias, have occurred with sulfonamides (regardless of route).
• Dermatologic reactions: Severe reactions, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis, have occurred with sulfonamides (regardless of route).
• Hepatic necrosis: Fatalities associated with fulminant hepatic necrosis have occurred with sulfonamides (regardless of route).
• Hypersensitivity reactions: Have occurred (some fatal) with sulfonamides (regardless of route).
• Sulfonamide allergy: Chemical similarities are present among sulfonamides, sulfonylureas, carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, thiazides, and loop diuretics (except ethacrynic acid). Use in patients with sulfonamide allergy is specifically contraindicated in product labeling; however, a risk of cross-reaction exists in patients with allergy to any of these compounds; avoid use when previous reaction has been severe.
Other warnings/precautions:
• Appropriate use: Topical antifungal agents or oral fluconazole are generally considered to be the preferred treatment for uncomplicated vulvovaginal candidiasis (Pappas, 2009; Reef, 1993; Sobel, 2007). Sulfanilamide is not recognized as a preferred or as an alternative agent for the treatment of uncomplicated vulvovaginitis candidiasis in the available literature.
AVC Vaginal cream has been discontinued in the United States for more than 1 year.
May be product dependent
Cream (AVC Vaginal Vaginal)
15% (per gram): $2.26
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Intravaginal: Use applicator provided by manufacturer. Insertion should be as far as possible into the vagina without causing discomfort. Wash applicator after each use; allow to dry thoroughly before putting back together.
Vulvovaginitis: Treatment of vulvovaginitis caused by Candida albicans
None known.
Note: Interacting drugs may not be individually listed below if they are part of a group interaction (eg, individual drugs within “CYP3A4 Inducers [Strong]” are NOT listed). For a complete list of drug interactions by individual drug name and detailed management recommendations, use the drug interactions program by clicking on the “Launch drug interactions program” link above.
Ajmaline: Sulfonamides may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Ajmaline. Specifically, the risk for cholestasis may be increased. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Dexketoprofen: May enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Sulfonamides. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Mecamylamine: Sulfonamides may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Mecamylamine. Risk X: Avoid combination
Progesterone: Antifungal Agents (Vaginal) may diminish the therapeutic effect of Progesterone. Risk X: Avoid combination
Sulfanilamide crosses the placenta.
The fetal concentration is 50% to 90% of that measured in the maternal blood.
Use of vaginal products (eg, applicators and inserts) should be used with caution after the seventh month of pregnancy. When treatment for vulvovaginitis in pregnancy is needed, other agents are recommended (CDC [Workowski 2021]).
Sulfonamides are present in breast milk.
Absorbed sulfonamides are transferred to breast milk and have caused kernicterus in the newborn. Due to the potential for serious adverse reactions in the breastfeeding infant, the manufacturer recommends a decision be made whether to discontinue breastfeeding or to discontinue the drug.
Interferes with microbial folic acid synthesis and growth via inhibition of para-aminiobenzoic acid metabolism; exerts a bacteriostatic action
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