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Yeast Infection Medications Made For You
Yeast infection medications are becoming increasingly available.
And, these antifungal medications hold an important role when it comes to treating
your yeast infections.
Most doctors find that yeast infection medications available today are safe and highly effective.
There are rarely adverse
side effects and reactions.
If you have tried the over the counter yeast infection creams
and made some dietary changes
but you still don't see an improvement in
your yeast infection symptoms, it might
be time to go see your doctor for a prescription.
Prescription antifungals are best for moderate to severe yeast troubles.
Prescription medicines are often taken orally so that they can attack the yeast at it's source - the gut.
Once you have a prescription, you can fill it at your local drug store or online.
Be aware, that it is possible for Candida Albican's yeast to build up a resistance to drugs. Therefore, for
Candida and recurring yeast infections, you may
need to use a different type of antifungal in order to beat the yeast.
Here is a quick list of yeast infection medications most commonly prescribed by doctors.
Vaginal and Penis Yeast Infection Medication
Diflucan
Use for:
vaginal yeast infections,
penile yeast infections and others as directed
Special Notes:
known as drug name fluconazole
convenient
very effective
1 tablet equals 7 days of vaginal therapy
some side effects
take as directed
Femstat
Use for:
vaginal yeast infections
Special Notes:
known as drug name butoconazole nitrate
also known as Femstat2 and Femstat3
3 day treatment available without a prescription
Gynecure
Use for:
vaginal yeast infections,
penis yeast infection and others as directed
Special Notes:
also known as tioconazole
gyne-cure is a brand name available in Canada
Nystatin (drug name)
Use for:
vaginal yeast infections,
penis yeast infection and
oral, and intestinal infections - use as directed
Special Notes:
used for years
tablet form
powder for oral consumption
liquid oral suspension (sometimes contains sugar - check for this)
topical powder - dangerous if taken orally accidentally
Tablet dissolves slowly targetting yeast in lower part of intestine
vaginal suppositories can be inserted twice daily for seven days
widely used regime
use as directed
may give Candida die-off symptoms of fatigue, depression, irritability or aching - these symptoms are temporary
Brand names:
Nilstat - vaginal tablet
BioStatin
Nyamyc
Nystex
Nystan (oral tablets, topical ointment)
Infestat
Nystalocal
Nystamont
Nystop (topical powder)
Mykinac
Nysert (vaginal suppositories)
Nystaform (topical cream, and ointment and cream)
Korostatin (vaginal tablets)
Mycostatin (vaginal tablets, topical powder)
Mycolog-II (topical ointment)
Mytrex (topical ointment)
Mykacet (topical ointment)
Myco-Triacet II (topical ointment)
Flagystatin II (cream)
Nistatina (oral tablets)
Nidoflor (cream)
"nystatin." Wikipedia. Wikipedia, 2008. Answers.com 12 Feb. 2009. http://www.answers.com/topic/nystatin
Terazole
Use for:
vaginal yeast infections
Special Notes:
also known as drug name terconazole
take as directed
Skin, Nail and Hair Yeast Infection Medication
Fulvicin
Use for:
oral treatment of ringworm and other fungal infections:
skin yeast infection, hair, and
toenail problems and nail fungus
Special Notes:
known as drug name griseofulvin
look into possible side effects
take as directed
Lamisil
Use for:
commonly used for skin yeast infection and
toenail problems and nail infections, also
penis yeast infection
Special Notes:
known as drug name Terbinafine tablets - by prescription
some drug interactions and possible side effects
take as directed
Lamisil cream available without prescription - see Yeast Infection Creams Page for more info
Nizoral
Use for:
skin yeast infection and scalp
Special Notes:
known as drug name ketoconazole
usually an economical choice
shampoo
no significant side effects
take as directed
Selenium Sulfide Shampoos and Lotion
Use for:
treat dandruff, seborrhea and minor fungus infections of the scalp and
skin yeast infection
Special Notes:
soak toes and feet in full strength shampoo every night for 1/2 hour minimum
lotion requires a prescription - 2.25% strength
Shampoo Brand names - 1% strength available without prescription:
Dandrex
Exsel
Head and Shoulders Intensive Treatment
Medicated Blue
Selenos
Selseb
Selsun Blue
Selsun Blue Balanced Treatment
Selsun Blue Moisturizing Treatment
Selsun
"Selenium sulfide." GoldStandard. GoldStandard., 2008. Answers.com 12 Feb. 2009. http://www.answers.com/topic/selenium-sulfide
Sporanox
Use for:
toenail problems and fungal nail infections
as well as a variety of other fungal infections
Special Notes:
known as drug name itraconazole
usually taken orally
take as directed
Systemic Yeast Infection Medication
Amphotericin B (drug name)
Use for:
Candida and systemic fungal infections
Special Notes:
poorly absorbed in gut so it has a high degree of antifungal activity against Candida in the intestinal tract
Brand names:
Amphocin
Fungizone
There are many types of yeast infection medications.
Vaginal azoles (A-zoles) are yeast infection medications used to treat yeast (fungus) infections of the vagina.
Some are available without
a prescription, but others are available without (also known as over the counter).
Azoles are also sometimes used for
skin yeast infection or
toenail problems and nail fungal infections.
The various Azole antifungals from this page are:
- butoconazole nitrate- the brand name is Femstat3
- fluconazole - the brand name is Diflucan
- itraconazole - the brand name is Sporanox
- ketoconazole - the brand name is Nizoral
- terconazole - the brand name is Terazol
- tioconazole - the brand name is Gyne-Cure, Vagistat 1
Three other Azole antifungals are: clotrimazole and miconazole.
These are covered more on the
Yeast Infection Creams page.
References:
Crook, William, M.D. The Yeast Connection Handbook. Tennessee: Woman's Health Connection, Inc., 2000.
Health Canada www.hc-sc.gc.ca
Martin, Jeanne Marie, and Zoltan P. Rona, M.D. Complete Candida Yeast Guidebook. Rev. 2nd Ed. New York: Three Rivers Press, 2000.
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