Vaginal Thrush

Cards (12)

  • Topical Creams or pessaries : Imidazole,Clotrimazole,Econazole and Miconazole
  • Topical is fine in breastfeeding but refer if pregnant
  • Systemic single dose fluconazole
  • Change underwear everyday
  • Avoid tight clothing
  • Non perfumed soaps
  • Avoid vaginal douches
  • Refer if four or more episodes per year
  • Refer if younger than 16 or older than 60, pregnant or breastfeeding, or symptoms lasts for more than a week
  • Systemic fluconazole not in pregnancy/breastfeeding
  • Symptoms are vulva itching and thicky discharge with no odour
  • Refer if no change after 7 days