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Uses
For the treatment of vulvovaginitis caused by Candida albicans. (See CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY.)
History
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Other Information
AVC® is a preparation for vaginal administration for the treatment of Candida albicans infections and available in the following form:
AVC Cream
Each tube contains:
Sulfanilamide.............................................................................................15.0%
in a water-miscible, non-staining base made from lactose, propylene glycol, stearic acid, diglycol stearate, methylparaben, propylparaben, trolamine, and water; buffered with lactic acid to an acid pH of approximately 4.3.
Sulfanilamide is an anti-infective agent. It is p-amino-benzenesulfonamide with the chemical structure:
Sulfanilamide occurs as a white odorless crystalline powder with a slightly bitter taste and sweet aftertaste. It is slightly soluble in water, alcohol, acetone, glycerin, propylene glycol, hydrochloric acid, and solutions of potassium and sodium hydroxide. It is practically insoluble in chloroform, ether, benzene, and petroleum ether.
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Avc Manufacturers
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Meda Pharmaceuticals
Avc | Meda Pharmaceuticals
One applicatorful (about 6 g) intravaginally once or twice daily. Improvements in symptoms should occur within a few days, but treatment should be continued for a period of 30 days.
Douching with a suitable solution before insertion may be recommended for hygienic purposes.
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