Itching, pain, or irritation around the vulva and vagina Burning when you urinate or have sex Redness, swelling, or a rash in the area around the vagina and vulva A thick, white discharge that looks like cottage cheese Watery discharge from the vagina
You are taking certain medications, such as warfarin or another blood-thinning medication You have severe symptoms, such as a fever, abdominal or back pain, nausea and vomiting, or bad-smelling discharge from your vagina Your yeast infections are frequent (i. e. , you get them once a month or more) You have a condition that weakens your immune system, such as HIV/AIDS, diabetes, or cancer You are pregnant
Monistat 1. This is the strongest dosage and comes in a single application, which can take the form of an ovule (a small, egg-like suppository) or a vaginal cream. Monistat 1 provides the fastest relief and is designed for women who are busy or active. [5] X Research source Monistat 3. This is an intermediate dose that is meant to be taken over 3 days. It comes in ovule, suppository, or cream form. [6] X Research source Monistat 7. Monistat 7 is the lowest dose of Monistat, which you administer as an internal vaginal cream over the course of 7 days. Your doctor may recommend this form of Monistat if you are pregnant or have diabetes. [7] X Research source
A rash or hives Nausea or vomiting Abdominal pain A fever or chills Bad-smelling discharge from your vagina
You should also wash your hands after you’re finished applying the Monistat.
Make sure you push the ovule in firmly enough that it can’t fall out.
When you’re done, remove both the plunger and the barrel of the applicator from your vagina. Throw away the applicator.
Don’t use tampons while you are using Monistat 1. You should also avoid using douches, condoms, diaphragms, or spermicidal gel until you’ve finished the treatment and your symptoms have cleared up.
Don’t insert any of the external cream directly into your vagina.
To use the tioconazole ointment, take the prefilled applicator out of the foil packet and unscrew the cap. Insert the applicator into your vagina as far as it will comfortably go and depress the plunger to release the medication. [17] X Research source For best results, use this medication at bedtime. This will allow the medication to stay in your vagina longer without leaking out.
The ovules are the least messy of the options, and they also stay in place well, meaning that they can be used during the day if you prefer. The suppositories are easy to insert, but are messier than the ovules. Once they are inserted, they dissolve quickly and create a lot of leakage. This option is usually cheaper than the ovules. The pre-filled cream applicators make the whole process quick and easy, but these are also the messiest option. The cream will quickly leak out of your vagina if you stand up or move around after inserting it. Use the suppositories and the cream at bedtime for the best results.
Wash your hands again when you’re done applying the medication.
If you’re using the cream form of Monistat 3, simply unscrew the cap from the pre-filled applicator.
Throw away the applicator when you’re done. If you’re using the cream or the suppository, you may experience a lot of leakage if you stand up or move around right after application. Try to use the medication right before bed so that it can stay in your vagina as long as possible. Administer 1 dose per day for 3 days.
Don’t use tampons, condoms, diaphragms, douches, or spermicidal gels until you’re done with the course of treatment and your symptoms are gone.
Don’t put the anti-itch cream directly inside your vagina.
Wash your hands again after applying the medication.
If your applicators are pre-filled, simply take the applicator out of its package and unscrew the cap right before use. You may also need to insert the plunger into the barrel of the applicator. [26] X Research source If you got a package with empty applicators, fill the applicator with cream from the tube of medication as directed in the package instructions.
If you’re using a pre-filled applicator, make sure the cap is off before you insert the applicator into your vagina. Give yourself 1 dose per day for 7 days at bedtime. Lie down immediately after you insert the cream so that it can stay in your vagina as long as possible.
Wait until you’re done using the medication and your symptoms have cleared up before using tampons, spermicidal gels, condoms, diaphragms, or douches.
Use the anti-itch cream for up to 7 days.
