Which precautions are important to teach a woman using a vaginal cream form of an antifungal drug?

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Sexual intercourse should be avoided for several reasons: the drug can make holes in a condom or diaphragm and increase the risk for an unplanned pregnancy; in addition,the infection can be spread to a sexual partner.The applicator should be washed regularly with soap and water after each use.Although hands should be washed before and after applying the drug,the vagina is not a sterile body cavity,so it is not necessary to wear gloves during the application.There are no bathing restrictions while using the drug.Vaginal application of the drug does not affect pregnancy (however,a vaginal infection can have adverse effects on the pregnancy).To ensure eradication of the infection and prevent the development of resistant organisms,the drug should be used for as long as prescribed even after symptoms are no longer present.

Which Precautions Are Important to Teach a Woman Using a Vaginal