Missed The Doctor? Say Hello to OTC Yeast Medications

Over the counter yeast infection medications are reported to be quite effective in treatment of yeast infections. They provide relief from pain and discomfort of infection and also drastically reduce the responsible Candida yeast. Trade figures show that OTC anti fungal medication worth more than $250 million is sold annually. But effective OTC yeast infection medication to treat and heal oral thrush is not yet popular.

There are several OTC yeast infection medications to treat genital infections available in market. These medications are available under brand name of different manufacturers. Same medication of a certain brand may not show same results for all patients. Depending on strength of medication and the body responses of patient, results of a medication can vary from person to person.

These OTC medicines contain anti fungal medication which restrict growth of fungal yeast and also destroys them after proper and regular use. They are generally available as anti fungal creams. In order to avoid hassles of applying this cream, manufacturers provide prefilled applicators with these creams. Also some manufacturers provide medical suppositories and tablets to choose from if you are not comfortable with anti fungal creams.

How to Apply These Medications?

Applying these medications for penile yeast infection is not difficult. Take a moderate amount of the anti fungal cream and mix 2-3 drops of white vinegar in them before applying them on affected area. For vaginal yeast infection, these medications are available with applicators to insert this medicine in vagina comfortably.

Insert the cream or suppository in applicator in amount as mentioned on label. Now with help of applicators you can easily treat affected areas and apply these medicines. These applicators are disposable. Now-a-days reusable applicators are also available in market. If you are reusing an applicator, wash it properly with water and soap and dry it before your next use.

When to Take Your OTC Yeast Infection Medication?

There are no strict constraints as to when you should take your OTC medicine, but taking them before retiring to bed will be ideal. This will allow you to retain effective portion of your medication on your infection. In case of men suffering from penile yeast infection, they are advised to sleep without underwear and apply their medicines. This may sound inconvenient, but this will ensure proper air circulation in your crotch.

What Dosage Should You Take?

Monistat is most common OTC yeast infection medication sold in markets. It is available in three types as:

  • Monistat1
  • Monistat3
  • Monistat7

Monistat1 is speediest way to get rid of your infection symptoms and pain and is applied a single day. Similarly, Monistat3 is applied for 3 days and Monistat7 for 7 days. The prime constituents of Monistat are nitrates and miconazole.

However, OTC yeast infection medications are not much successful in preventing future occurrences of the infection.