STIs & Sexual Health

Vaginal Thrush & BV

Antifungals and antibiotics for vaginal thrush and bacterial vaginosis

7 drugs
4 OTC
4 Prescription

Antibiotic

Lincosamide

2

Clindamycin

Prescription

Serious skin infections, bone and joint infections, dental infections, pelvic infections in women, lung infections (like lung abscess), wound infections, acne (topical form)

Ceremit-150 CapsuleCeremit-300 CapsuleChemimycin-150 CapsulesChemimycin-300 CapsulesClincap 150 CapsulesClinda GPO CapsulesClinda GPO Capsules 300mgClindamycin Capsule

Clindamycin phosphate

Prescription

Skin infections, acne (pimples), wound infections, bone infections, serious body infections, infections after surgery, vaginal infections

Clindamycin Phosphate GelEverdestiny Clindamycin Cream

Antibiotic, Antifungal, Antiprotozoal combination

Fights infections caused by bacteria, fungi, and parasites

1

Clindamycin; Clotrimazole; Tinidazole

Prescription

Vaginal infections, bacterial vaginosis (smelly vaginal discharge), vaginal yeast infection (itching and thick white discharge), trichomoniasis (sexually transmitted vaginal infection), mixed vaginal infections

Klinfast Forte Vaginal Suppositories

Antifungal

Fights fungal infections in the body

4

Clotrimazole

OTC

Vaginal yeast infection (white discharge, itching down below), ringworm, athlete's foot, jock itch, skin fungal infections, oral thrush, nappy rash caused by fungus

Atotrim V6 Vaginal TabletsCanderm PowderCandid Dusting PowderCanesten Gyn OvulesCantab-V TabletsClotrimax CreamClotrimazole Vaginal Insert TabletsClotrimazole Vaginal Inserts

Fluconazole

Prescription

Vaginal yeast infection (toilet infection), oral thrush (white patches in the mouth), skin fungal infections like ringworm, fungal infections of the blood and organs, cryptococcal meningitis (a serious brain infection common in people with HIV)

Apricona 150mg tabletsBerlin Fluconazole 200mg TabletsBG Fluconazole CapsulesChygozzy Fluconazole Capsules 200mgCika Fluconazole 200 CapsuleCika Fluconazole 50 CapsuleDiflazon CapsulesDiflucan 50mg Capsules

Miconazole nitrate

OTC

Ringworm, athlete's foot (fungus between toes), jock itch (fungus in groin area), yeast infections of the skin, oral thrush (white patches in the mouth), vaginal yeast infection (itching and discharge), fungal nail infections, nappy rash caused by yeast

Daktarin CreamFungusol CreamFungusol LotionMicozol Cream

Nystatin

OTC

Mouth thrush (white patches in the mouth), throat yeast infection, stomach and intestinal fungal infections, vaginal yeast infection (candidiasis), skin fungal infections, nappy rash caused by yeast

Biomestatine TabletsDonystatin CreamKenstatin Oral SuspensionKenstatin TabletsKrishat Nystatin Oral Suspension BPMyconys Oral SuspensionMystatin Oral SuspensionNystatin Oral Drops

When to see a doctor

Seek care if you notice any of the following

  • You have severe abdominal pain or cramping that does not go away with pain relief medication.
  • You have heavy or prolonged bleeding from the vagina that soaks more than one pad or tampon per hour.
  • You have a fever over 38°C (100.4°F) that lasts for more than 2 days.
  • You have a strong, unpleasant smell from the vagina that does not go away with treatment.
  • You are experiencing difficulty breathing or swallowing due to a severe allergic reaction to medication.

For guidance only — always consult a qualified healthcare provider.

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