Read more about probiotics.Around 75% of women will experience the discomfort of vaginal thrush at least once in their lives. There is, however, no evidence of harm with their use. Using a probiotic alongside antifungal treatment for thrush may help control the condition in the short term, but not necessarily for recurrent thrush. There is no evidence that taking or using Lactobacillus acidophilus (or other probiotics) will help treat vaginal thrush. Your doctor may prescribe antifungal medication that needs to be used for a longer time. Fluconazole can cause nausea (feeling sick) and headache.įor women with recurrent thrush (more than twice in 6 months) it is best to see your doctor for further advice.
Some women may prefer to use vaginal pessaries (without applicator) to avoid any risk. Pregnant woman can use the vaginal cream but take care when inserting the vaginal cream using an applicator so that there is no contact with the cervix. Whether you are pregnant: Fluconzaole is not recommended for use in pregnancy or if you are planning a pregnancy.The following are examples of the sorts of things to consider. Your doctor or pharmacist will discuss the best option for you. The choice of antifungal medicines depends on a number of things. Canesten: clotrimazole pessary + clotrimazole cream (the pessary treats the infection and the cream relieves discomfort).Canesoral Duo: fluconazole capsule + clotrimazole cream (the capsule treats the infection and the cream relieves discomfort).There are a few combination antifungal products available. Fluconazole 150 mg capsule can be bought from your pharmacy without a prescription, after discussion with your pharmacist.The capsule can be taken with or without food.The dose is a 150 mg capsule taken once, as a single dose, with a glass of water.These work just as well as the vaginal creams and pessaries but relief can be more rapid.
Capsules taken by mouthįluconazole capsules can be prescribed for vaginal thrush. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice about these creams. This may be suitable in mild cases, or for girls under the age of 16 years. This may ease itching and clear infection on the outside of your vagina. Sometimes an antifungal cream can be applied to the opening of your vagina and surrounding area (called the 'vulva').
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There are directions inside the packet and your pharmacist will explain to you how to use them. Vaginal creams and pessaries are best applied at night, before bed. Vaginal pessaries are compressed and moulded into a tablet that is inserted into your vagina with a special applicator, or they can be inserted carefully by hand.Įxamples of vaginal pessaries include Canestan®.Vaginal creams come as a tube of cream together with special applicators that you need to fill with the cream. The applicator is used to measure the right dose of cream and enables insertion of cream inside your vagina.Įxamples of vaginal creams include Clomazol®, Canestan®, Micreme® and Nilstat®.They come in different strengths and should be used for the amount of time specified on the directions for use. A single large dose inserted into your vagina is often enough to clear a bout of thrush. Otherwise a lower dose is used for several days. Vaginal creams and pessaries can be bought from your pharmacy without a prescription, after discussion with your pharmacist. There are a variety of vaginal creams and pessaries available in New Zealand. To ensure you get the right product, your pharmacist will ask you a few questions regarding your symptoms, and recommend a suitable product for you, or may refer you to your doctor. Vaginal thrush is treated with antifungal medicines, which kill the fungal cells and prevent them from growing and reproducing.Īntifungal medicines for vaginal thrush are available as creams or pessaries that are inserted into your vagina, or capsules that are taken by mouth. They are available on prescription and some can be bought from your pharmacy without a prescription, after discussion with your pharmacist.
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