Yeast Infection Medicine, Yeast Infection Treatments

For yeast infection remedy, one needs proper yeast infection medication. A qualified doctor is the best person to give medicine for yeast infection after diagnosing it. One has to be careful about various conditions and disorders that may look like yeast infection So,if you use an over-the-counter yeast infection medication for another condition, for instance, bacterial vaginosis, the condition may just get worse.

For the yeast infection detection test, you have to make sure that you do not over-clean the vagina or douche it, because the test may give incorrect results.  The test is quick and simple; the doctor will take a sample of your vaginal discharge and examine it in under a microscope. The presence of fungus can be detected through this technique.

Yeast infection is of various types like diaper rash, thrust, and other skin infection. They have the tendency to grow in areas that are moist and warm like the vagina, the under-arms etc.  If the symptoms of the infection last for more than a week or more, or if they recur, it is better to get them checked by a doctor.

The medicines for yeast infections that of the over-the-counter topical nature are antifungal creams, some of the most common ones being:

• Butoconazole
• Miconazole
• Tioconazole
• Clotrimazole

Butoconazole Vaginal Cream

Butoconazole Vaginal Cream is the generic name for brand names- Gynazole 1, Femstat and Myselex 3. Butoconzaole vaginal creams are antifungal medication that treats yeast infection symptoms . They are available in 1-day or 3-day treatment courses.

Miconazole Vaginal Cream

Miconazole vaginal cream is genetic name for vaginal yeast infection medications like Monistat 7 Vaginal Cream, Femizole-M Vaginal Cream, Monistat 3 Vaginal Cream,, and Monistat Vaginal Cream.

Miconazole or Monistat an antifungal , available as a vaginal cream or suppository. Can  treat the most common type- Candida yeast infection. These products get rid of the itching and burning sensation associated with vaginal yeast infections. The products are to be taken in a 1-day (prescription only), 3-day and 7-day treatment courses.

Miconazole vaginal tablets should be used in the the vagina only, while Miconazole vaginal cream can be used around the vagina too.

Miconazole products are not to be taken with Warfarin, the blooding thinning drug. It will cause thinning of blood, leading to bleeding and bruising.  Also if you are using Miconazole to treat yeast infection, abstain from sexual intercourse, till the treatment course is over. Do not use condoms, cervical caps or various types of barrier products to prevent pregnancy if you are using this yeast infection medication because Miconazole can weaken these impediments and lead to unwanted pregnancy.

During periods if you are using vaginal yeast infection cream, it is better to use a sanitary napkin, do not use a tampon. Tampons absorb the medicine and decrease the effectiveness of the medicine and you may end up going through a longer course of treatment.

Tioconazole Vaginal Ointment

Tioconazole (Vagistat-1) is an antifungal vaginal yeast treatment ointment that treats monilia yeast infections. Tioconzole vaginal ointment has to be applied in the vagina. Use the ointment at night before going to the bed, by lightly inserting the applicator in to the vagina and pushing the plunger completely to release the ointment inside.  Only one dose is sufficient as yeast infection treatment medication.

Clotrimzaole Vaginal Cream

Clotrimzaole Vaginal Cream is the generic name for the brand name antifungals- Mycelex-7, Myselex-G, Gyne-Lotrimin, Bynix, and Trivagizole. They all are antifungal vaginal yeast infection creams  that treat the symptoms of yeast infections. They are available in the form  of creams and tablet.s.

In case, the symptoms do not cease after 3 days of use of Clotrimzaole products, inform your doctor. Do not use the cream for more than one week. In case, you are pregnant or think that you are going to be, let your doctor know.

Yeast infection  Prevention

Here are some ways in which you can prevent yeast infection

1.       Avoid wearing tight clothing that can irritate the vagina and the surrounding skin area. Wear cotton underwear as much as possible. Avoid synthetic fiber clothing.

2.      After coming from the bath, make sure that the vagina is dried off properly.

3.      Avoid wearing panty hose or leotards.

4.      Keep the area clean.

5.      Do not use scented creams, soaps and feminine sprays in the vulva or crotch area.

Recurrent yeast infection treatment medication

Doctors say that 8 percent of women suffer from yeast infections.  Recurrent vulvovaginal candidasis  is a term for this, wherein a woman may have four or more episodes of yeast infections in a year.  The most likely candidates for women with recurrent yeast infection are those with unmanaged diabetes and weak immune systems.

It can be more difficult to treat women with recurrent yeast infections rather than those with one-time yeast infection. One of the most common and recommended ways is to curb the risk factors that give arise to the infection. Reducing the sugar in the diet is one way to preventrecurrent infections.

Melissa Williams, a doctor in Texas says, “We normally prescribe suppressive antifungal therapy over a span of six months. Drugs that are prescribed for recurrent infections include ketoconazole, intraconazole and clotrimazole.”  Studies indicate that though  a drug called fluconazole  as a yeast infection medicine can reduce recurrent yeast infection of the vagina,  once the treatment is stopped, the symptoms can come back again.

In case, you are suffering from recurrent yeast infection, it is better to talk with your doctor about lifestyle factors that can contribute to the condition. Make changes to your personal habits and diet and see if there can be a change.  Do not feel low about your yeast infection, there are a million women who do suffer from yeast infection. Check with your doctor about a good treatment program that work for yeast infection.