What drugs are used for vaginal yeast infection?
Antifungal medications for use in the vagina
Antifungal medications damage the cell wall of the fungus, causing it to die. In case of a yeast infection in the vagina, local treatment with an antifungal vaginal cream, vaginal tablets or vaginal suppositories (ovules) is usually sufficient. In case of itching of the labia, the cream can also be applied to the labia.
With recurring fungal infections, a vaginal tablet or ovule is sometimes used for a longer period of time once a month, each time on the fifth day of the menstrual period, to prevent the yeast infection from returning. Examples include clotrimazole, miconazole and butoconazole.
Antifungal drugs to take
Antifungal drugs damage the cell wall of the fungus, causing it to die. In the case of a yeast infection, treatment with an antifungal medicine in the form of a vaginal cream, tablet or suppository is usually sufficient. But if the infection comes back often, the doctor may prescribe antifungal medications to take. Examples are fluconazole and itraconazole.
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