Hydroxyquinoline is used to maintain healthy acid pH levels in the vagina, to prevent bacteria from growing and causing odor.

Hydroxyquinoline is used to lubricate and deodorize the vagina, and to prevent the growth of bacteria. Hydroxyquinoline is often used in women who wear a vaginal pessary (a device inserted into the vagina to support pelvic organs in women with prolapsed uterus or other pelvic problems).

Hydroxyquinoline may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to hydroxyquinoline.

Do not use hydroxyquinoline if you are pregnant. If you are actively trying to become pregnant, do not use hydroxyquinoline within 6 hours before you after you have sexual intercourse.

Before using hydroxyquinoline, tell your doctor if you have any allergies.

If you use a vaginal pessary, make sure your doctor knows what type of pessary you have before you start using hydroxyquinoline.

Stop using hydroxyquinoline and call your doctor at once if you have severe vaginal irritation, burning, itching, unusual discharge, a fever, or pain or cramps in your lower stomach.

Use exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results.

This medication comes with patient instructions for safe and effective use. Follow these directions carefully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

Use only the bulb applicator provided with this medication to insert the gel into your vagina.

Ask your doctor whether you should use hydroxyquinoline during your menstrual period.

Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light. Keep the tube cap tightly closed when not in use.

Clean the bulb applicator after each use by flushing it several times with water. Wipe off the tip of the medicine tube and the inside of the cap after each use of this medication.

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to hydroxyquinoline.

To make sure you can safely use hydroxyquinoline, tell your doctor if you have any allergies.

If you use a vaginal pessary, make sure your doctor knows what type of pessary you have before you start using hydroxyquinoline.

Do not use hydroxyquinoline if you are pregnant. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant during treatment.

If you are actively trying to become pregnant, do not use hydroxyquinoline within 6 hours before you after you have sexual intercourse.

It is not known whether hydroxyquinoline passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Use the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

Avoid getting this medication in your eyes, nose, or mouth. If this does happen, rinse with water.

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using hydroxyquinoline and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

• severe vaginal irritation after inserting the medication;

• vaginal burning or itching;

• unusual vaginal discharge; or

• fever, pain or cramps in your lower stomach, swelling or tenderness.

Less serious side effects are more likely, and you may have none at all.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on hydroxyquinoline used in the vagina. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell your doctor about all medicines you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.