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Does Monistat Help Cure Vaginal Discomfort?

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Posted on Sat, 23 Sep 2017
Question: Should you take another 7 days of Monistat if the vaginal discomfort is not totally gone? Just a small area of discomfort remains-- no itching, no burning sensation during urination.
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Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, you can use for 14 days.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for trusting HealthcareMagic for your health care.

I have gone through your history and understand your concerns.

Usually, the antifungal drug is given for 1,3,7 and sometimes as long as 14 days.

So in your case, you can take it for 14 days.

Hope found useful, feel free to ask for more information.

Best wishes.
Regards

Brief Answer:
No it does not matter.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
No it does not matter, if you had 3 days gap but continuous use is much beneficial.
Hope found useful, feel free to ask more information.
Good luck.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (7 hours later)
Does it matter that there would be a 3-day interval between the two 7-day doses?
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Does Monistat Help Cure Vaginal Discomfort?

Brief Answer: Yes, you can use for 14 days. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for trusting HealthcareMagic for your health care. I have gone through your history and understand your concerns. Usually, the antifungal drug is given for 1,3,7 and sometimes as long as 14 days. So in your case, you can take it for 14 days. Hope found useful, feel free to ask for more information. Best wishes. Regards Brief Answer: No it does not matter. Detailed Answer: Hi, No it does not matter, if you had 3 days gap but continuous use is much beneficial. Hope found useful, feel free to ask more information. Good luck. Regards