What medicine is used for candidal vaginitis?

Candidal vaginitis, medically known as vulvovaginal candidiasis, is an inflammation of the external vagina caused by Candida albicans. Candida albicans is a fungus, so antifungal drugs are mainly used to treat candidal vaginitis, such as clotrimazole, miconazole, fluconazole, etc.

If the symptoms are mild or the first attack, the main treatment is local medication, that is, the drug is placed deep in the vagina for treatment. For unmarried women and patients who are not suitable for local medication, oral fluconazole and the like can be used. The drugs and usage used by patients with severe symptoms or recurrent attacks are the same as those in the above cases, but the course of treatment needs to be extended. During the medication period, the efficacy needs to be reviewed regularly. If the effect is poor, the drug needs to be replaced, and the cause of the disease needs to be actively sought and prevented in advance. Pregnant women mainly use small doses, long courses and local drugs, and oral azole antifungal drugs are prohibited.

Commonly used drugs for patients with candidal vaginitis are azole antifungal drugs. In addition to the use of drugs, patients also need to stop taking broad-spectrum antibiotics, estrogen and other drugs; diabetic patients should actively treat diabetes; wear cotton and loose underwear; pay attention to personal and sexual hygiene; keep the vulva clean and dry; frequently change and disinfect underwear at high temperature.