Template:Candidiasis Treatment

Uncomplicated

• Fluconazole 150mg PO once (preferred)
  • A second dose at 72hrs may be given if patient is still symptomatic

• Intravaginal therapy
  • Clotrimazole 1 % cream applied vaginally for 7 days OR
  • Clotrimazole 2% applied vaginally for 3 days
  • Miconazole 2% cream applied vaginally for 7 days OR 4% cream x 3 days
  • Butoconazole 2% applied vaginally x 3 days
  • Tioconazole 6.5% applied vaginally x 1

Pregnant Patients

• Intravaginal Clotrimazole or Miconazole are the only recommended treatments
• Duration is 7 days
• PO fluconazole associated with congenital malformations and spontaneous abortions