Suggest The Best Medication For Vaginal Yeast Infection?

Posted on Thu, 10 Oct 2013

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Thu, 10 Oct 2013 Answered on

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Question : hi sir,,wat is the best over the counter medicine for vaginal yeast infection ?

Answered by Dr. Shanthi E (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Candid cream/ointment

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

The best medicine for vaginal yeast infection is Candid vaginal cream or ointment. It is available over the counter.

You should apply it on the vaginal area twice daily for a week at least to get full recovery.

Hope this helps you.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Shanthi E (4 hours later)

any suggestable oral medicine along with candid ointment for vaginal yeast infection ?

Answered by Dr. Shanthi E (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
oral Fluconazole tablet

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

A single oral tablet of Fluconazole 150mg is used to treat uncomplicated fungal infections. However, this is a prescription drug, and is not available over the counter.

Hope this helps.

Regards,

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar