Learn about yeast infection symptoms and cures

Yeast Infection Treatments

There is a wide range of conventional treatments for vaginal yeast infections. Here are the options:

Over The Counter Treatments

The most popular over the counter products available for vaginal yeast infection treatment contain the active ingredients clotrimazole, miconazole, butoconazole nitrate or tioconazole.

The following topical antifungal products contain these active ingredients:

  • Clotrimazole (Gyne-Lotrimin, Femizole 7)
  • Miconazole (Monistat)
  • Butoconazole Nitrate (FemStat)
  • Tioconazole (Vagistat)

Each of these drugs have anti-fungal properties to actively fight and break down the Candida cells to stop the vaginal yeast infection.

Additionally, there is an oral medication available called fluconazole (Diflucan). Some studies have shown that one oral dose of fluconazole can be as effective in treating vaginal yeast infections as a full week’s treatment using a topical antifungal cream. There are also vaginal suppositories and pills as options.

Candidiasis Treatments

Conventional treatments for Candida include polyene antifungals (including Nystatin and Amphotericin B and Amphotericin B.