You can use these treatments while you have your period. However, do not have sex or use tampons, douches, spermicides, condoms or diaphragms until after you have completed the treatment and your symptoms are gone. Below you will find instructions on how to apply each MONISTAT® yeast infection product.
Is it safe to have sex while using Monistat?
Having vaginal sex while you are using Monistat is not recommended. Monistat is the brand name of the antifungal drug miconazole, which is commonly used to treat vaginal yeast infections.
What is the best time of day to use Monistat?
questions. What time of day can I use MONISTAT® yeast infection treatments? You can use MONISTAT® 1-Day Treatment Combination Pack day or night. MONISTAT® 3, 7, and the MONISTAT® 1-Day Treatment Prefilled Ointment should be used at bedtime. Should I use MONISTAT® 1, 3 or 7? It is your preference as to which dose you choose.
How long after using Monistat 1 (Tioconazole) Day should I wait to have intercourse?
How long after using monistat 1 (tioconazole) day should i wait to have intercourse? 24 or 48 hours: 24 to 48 hours to allow the medication to have maximum effect. I used monistat 1 the pill and a few days later i douched cause i stopped draining now during intercourse i'm dry ..only dry white stuff comes out?
How long does it take for Monistat to cure a yeast infection?
MONISTAT® can begin to relieve symptoms soon after the first dose, with a full cure after several days. Use our product selector tool and answer a few simple questions for a Monistat® recommendation based on your needs and preferences. When can I resume having sex after treating my yeast infection?
How long does monistat cream last?
The cream may also be applied with the fingertips to the vaginal area twice a day. Length of treatment with Monistat varies between 1 and 7 days, depending on which type (cream or suppository) and strength you're using. The lower strengths need to be used for a longer period of time.
How often should I put a vaginal cream on?
Both types come with an applicator to insert the medicine into your vagina, usually once a day at bedtime. (Using the medicine at night can be more effective because it stays in place while you sleep.) The cream may also be applied with the fingertips to the vaginal area twice a day.
What is the name of the drug that is used to treat yeast infections?
Other types of sexual activity do not interfere with the use of Monistat.
Can monistat cream cause a yeast infection?
Increase your risk of pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases because both Monistat cream and suppositories are oil-based, which can weaken latex condoms or diaphragms. Vaginal yeast infections are most frequently caused by a yeast called Candida albicans.
Is yeast infection a sexually transmitted disease?
Yeast infections are not considered a sexually transmitted disease and are not usually spread through sexual contact, so it's not likely that your sexual partner would also need treatment just because you have a vaginal yeast infection. References. Insight Pharmaceuticals. ...
How long should i wait to have intercourse after taking monistat 1 (tioconazole)?
See below: You can have intercourse at any time that you feel comfortable.
How soon can u have intercourse after using monistat 1 day or night ovule insert?
No restrictions: Intercourse is not restricted while using vaginal yeast medication. Often patients with vaginal yeast infections are not comfortable having sex but th... Read More
How long after using monistat 1 (tioconazole) day should i wait to have intercourse?
24 or 48 hours: 24 to 48 hours to allow the medication to have maximum effect.
I used monistat 1 the pill and a few days later i douched cause i stopped draining now during intercourse i'm dry ..only dry white stuff comes out?
Obgyn visit: Sounds like it may be time to see and Obgyn and let them test the discharge to determine if a yeast infection is present or something else. Then the p... Read More
I used monistat 1 (tioconazole) the night before last and i woke up this morning still having itchiness and burning. is is okay to use another one?
It takes 5to7Days: It takes anywhere from 7 days to take full affect.If not start feeling better in couple of days.Then it is better to see your Doctor or Gynecologist ... Read More
I used the monistat 1 (tioconazole) day treatment but i feel like maybe i should do another one? is it safe to do another? and can i use it the day after?
Cream or: vaginal suppositories/ Vaginal cream- 5 days Vafinal suppositories- 3 days.
I used monistat 1 (tioconazole) and am seeing my long distance boyfriend in 24 hrs. we don't use condoms, can the treatment hurt either one of us?
No problem: This will not harm either of you although it might get a little messy during sexual activity. Consider douching prior to meeting with him.
How long does it take for Monistat 7 to work?
MONISTAT® 7 is the low dose applied over 7 treatments (7 days) All doses will cure in the same amount of time and equally effectively. If you do not feel some relief within 3 days, or complete relief within 7 days, stop using the product and consult your healthcare professional. Q.
How many doses of Monistat 3?
MONISTAT® 3 is a regular strength, three-day, three-dose product that has a lower concentration of medication per dose (200mg of miconazole). MONISTAT® 7 is a low dose, seven-day, seven-dose product that contains the lowest concentration of medication per dose (100mg miconazole).
What is the difference between Monistat 1 and 3?
The difference is in the dose: MONISTAT® 1 is the highest dose and is delivered in a single treatment (1 day)
How often do you get yeast infections?
Have vaginal yeast infections often (such as once a month or 3 in 6 months).
How long does it take for a rash to go away after taking a sulfate supplement?
Stop using the product and consult your healthcare professional if: Symptoms do not get better in 3 days. Symptoms last more than 7 days. You get a rash or hives, abdominal pain, headache, fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, foul-smelling vaginal discharge or severe vaginal burning, itching, irritation or swelling.
Does Monistat work on vagina?
MONISTAT® antifungal products contain an active ingredient that fights yeast and is applied inside the vagina to treat and cure the yeast infection. Most MONISTAT® antifungal products also come with an external itch relief cream for relief of symptoms. Q.
Can you use monistat during your period?
Using MONISTAT® during your period will not affect how well the product works. If you have started treatment and your period occurs, you should complete the full course of treatment.