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Is Ketoconazole Prescribed For Vaginal Yeast Infection?
Posted on
Fri, 19 May 2017
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Fri, 19 May 2017
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Question : Is ketoconazole prescribed for vaginal yeast infection?
Brief Answer:
not commonly used first line but it is an option
Detailed Answer:
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No, this is not usually used for vaginal yeast infections. Ketoconazole can be oral or topical. Oral ketoconazole is usually prescribed if other medications have been used and were ineffective.
Topical ketoconazole is sometimes used but may be used for 14 days
It is not the first line treatment.
Topical medication (clotrimazole, miconazole, butoconazole) or oral medication such fluconazole.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
not commonly used first line but it is an option
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
No, this is not usually used for vaginal yeast infections. Ketoconazole can be oral or topical. Oral ketoconazole is usually prescribed if other medications have been used and were ineffective.
Topical ketoconazole is sometimes used but may be used for 14 days
It is not the first line treatment.
Topical medication (clotrimazole, miconazole, butoconazole) or oral medication such fluconazole.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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