Treatment Thrush

This section is about what over the counter treatments are available (not all treatments may be available in that country) and how they help.

Please check all ingredients and check one is not allergic or sensitive to them

Aim:

To decrease the growth of the fungus and restore the environment of the vagina.

Anti-fungal

These products kill the fungus and restore the natural environment.
Please note all cream formulations internally or externally can damage latex condoms and their activity is not affected when a women has a period.

They come in a range of preparation choices and below are tips below to find right product for you.

Product	Suitability
External creams	For persons wanting rapid relief from external itch (antifungal and anti-itching). Treat male penis and to prevent re-infection.
Internal creams (Female Only)	For person who finds pessary hard to use. For person suffering from vaginal dryness. Prefer a cream formulation to a pessary. Find a pessary hard to use.
Pessary (Female Only)	For person who have always used pessary and are familiar with the format.
Oral treatment	For person on the go/travelling. Discreet; hassle free movement. Treat male penis and to prevent re-infection.
Combined preparations External cream and internal cream (Female Only) External cream and pessary (Female Only) External cream and oral capsule External cream and Internal cream (Female Only)	For person who need internal and external treatment. See suitability to the appropriate products above.

Please note Oral fluconazole containing medication can interact with statin medication (used in high cholesterol patients) and warfarin.
12-15 year girls should use creams (First should be seen by your medical doctor) as oral capsules and intravaginal product not recommended.
Please note miconazole and ketoconazole containing products can interact with warfarin and other blood thinning agents as well as cholesterol ‘Statin’ medication.
Creams may be less acceptable to administer to over 60 year olds.
Medicines can be used during menstruation if required and complete course.

Anti-itching formulas

These help to reduce the itching in the area making it more comfortable.

Vitamins

Multivitamins are not intended to prevent long term conditions, reduce infection and is not proven (or data is weak) to help with cancer.

These are essential nutrients that the body requires in small amounts to function properly.

Herbal

Vitamins - If depressed