How do you clean Premarin applicators?

Clean the applicator after use by pulling the plunger out of the applicator and washing both parts completely in warm, soapy water. Do not use hot or boiling water. Rinse well. After drying the applicator, replace the plunger.

Can you reuse vaginal cream applicators?

The used applicator could transfer yeast, bacteria, and other microorganisms if you were to reuse it in the future. Never share a vaginal applicator with others, even if it has been thoroughly cleaned and sanitized.

How do you apply Premarin cream externally?

To place the dose using the applicator for cream and suppository dosage forms:

1. Relax while lying on your back with your knees bent or stand with one foot on a chair.
2. Hold the full applicator in one hand. Slide the applicator slowly into the vagina.
3. Slowly press the plunger until it stops.
4. Withdraw the applicator.

How do you apply estradiol cream without applicator?

Carefully spread the cream onto the top wall of the vagina just underneath the urethral area (see Figure 2, yellow highlighted area). As the cream is spread, some may be gently inserted into the vagina: however, it is not necessary to push the cream high into the vagina.

Can you use Ovestin cream externally?

Ovestin cream- for internal and external use, comes with a reusable applicator.

What is the best time of day to apply estrogen cream?

Estradiol emulsion should be applied in the morning. Estradiol gel may be applied at any time of day, but should be applied at around the same time of day every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand.

What are vaginal applicators used for?

A wide variety of vaginal applicators are employed for insertion of tampons18, medicated suppositories or pessaries, or lubricating gels19,20,21.

Can you apply estrogen cream with your finger?

Squeeze tube to express ½ gram of cream (enough to cover ½ of your index finger). 3. Locate the vaginal opening. Immediately above the vaginal opening is the urethra (a small opening where urine is eliminated from your body).

How do you use Ovestin cream applicator?

Fill the applicator up to the ring mark with Ovestin cream to get the correct dose.

1. Remove the cap from the tube and turn it upside down.
2. Screw the end of the applicator onto the tube.
3. Squeeze the tube to fill the applicator with the cream up to the red ring mark (the plunger will stop at the ring mark).