Cosfen Vaginal Capsule is used to treat a broad range of infections caused by fungi and yeast. It is used to treat various fungal or yeast infections, such as vulvovaginal candidiasis. Vulvovaginal candidiasis is a fungal infection of the vagina and tissues at the opening of the vagina vulva. Symptoms may include irritation, discharge and intense itchiness of the vagina and the vulva tissues at the vaginal opening.

Cosfen Vaginal Capsule contains Fenticonazole, an antifungal that kills fungi by causing holes in their cell membranes. Thus, Cosfen Vaginal Capsule can inhibit fungal growth and reduce infection. It is active against a range of organisms, including dermatophyte pathogens, Malassezia furfur, and Candida albicans.

Cosfen Vaginal Capsule should be used as advised by your doctor has advised. It should be taken at the dose recommended by your doctor. Cosfen Vaginal Capsule may cause common side effects like application site reactions such as burning, irritation, itching, and redness. The side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, if these side effects persist, please consult your doctor immediately.

Cosfen Vaginal Capsule should be avoided, and inform your doctor if you are allergic to it. Tell your doctor if you are using medicines other than the Cosfen Vaginal Capsule. Before using the Cosfen Vaginal Capsule, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant, or breastfeeding. Do not use Cosfen Vaginal Capsule in more than prescribed doses or for prolonged periods, as it may cause adverse effects. Do not start treatment with Cosfen Vaginal Capsule during menstruation, as the medicine will be washed off with blood flow.

Cosfen Vaginal Capsule contains Fenticonazole, which kills the fungus/yeast and prevents its growth by inhibiting the formation of fungal cell membranes. It is used to treat various fungal or yeast infections, such as vulvovaginal candidiasis (a yeast infection of the vagina and tissues at the opening of the vagina (vulva)). Cosfen Vaginal Capsule exhibit broad-spectrum antibacterial action that includes bacteria commonly associated with superinfected fungal skin and vaginal infections and antiparasitic action against the protozoan Trichomonas vaginalis. Therefore, Cosfen Vaginal Capsule may be an ideal first-line monotherapy for vulvovaginal infection.

• Vaginal burning sensation
• Itching
• Irritation

If you are known to be allergic to Cosfen Vaginal Capsule or any other medicines, please tell your doctor.  Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor. If you are pregnant or a nursing mother, it is advised to consult a doctor before using Cosfen Vaginal Capsule. Do not start treatment with Cosfen Vaginal Capsule during menstruation as the Cosfen Vaginal Capsule will be washed off with blood flow. The treatment should be finished before the onset of menstruation. Do not use tampons, vaginal douches, spermicide or other vaginal products while using Cosfen Vaginal Capsule. This medicine may damage the latex of condoms and diaphragms; hence these types of contraception are also not effective during treatment with Cosfen Vaginal Capsule. Hence, alternative methods of contraception or abstinence from sexual intercourse are recommended.

Drug-Drug Interactions: No interaction found.

Drug-Food Interactions: No interaction found.

Drug-Disease Interactions: No interaction found.

• Eat a healthy diet containing probiotics and low-sugar content. 
• Maintain personal hygiene.
• Do not share your personal belongings, such as clothes, towels or razors, with others.
• Do not scratch the affected area of the skin, as it can spread the infection to other body parts.
• It is better to avoid or limit alcohol and caffeine intake during the Cosfen Vaginal Capsule treatment to enhance a healthy lifestyle practice.

Vaginal fungal infection (vaginal candidiasis): It is a fungal infection of the vagina and tissues at the opening of the vagina vulva. The vagina naturally contains a balanced mix of yeast, including candida, and also bacteria. Certain bacteria, like lactobacillus, act to prevent an overgrowth of yeast. But that balance can be disrupted. An overgrowth of candida or penetration of the fungus into deeper vaginal cell layers causes the signs and symptoms of a yeast infection. Symptoms include itching and irritation in the vagina and vulva, a burning sensation, especially during intercourse or while urinating, redness and swelling of the vulva, vaginal pain and soreness, vaginal rash, thick, white, odour-free vaginal discharge with a cottage cheese appearance, watery vaginal discharge.