Hi,I am Dr. Shanthi.E (General & Family Physician). I will be looking into your question and guiding you through the process. Please write your question below.
Suggest Medication For Itching Sensation In The Vaginal Area
Hello. I am 52 years old. I am also a diabetic. I am on a visit to USA from Singapore and when I have the vaginal itch I normally use ZOCON AS kit, which my Dr. in India usually prescribes. Now I only brought one kit and I am wondering if this is available here in North Carolina.
Mon, 26 Sep 2016
General & Family Physician, Dr. Sandhya's Response
Hello! I can imagine how uncomfortable this can get. Fungal infections of the vagina are more commonly seen in diabetics due to poorly controlled sugar levels. Vaginal itch could be due to vaginal dryness as well as a result of low levels of estrogen during menopause (I assume you have attained menopause seeing you are 52 yrs). Zocon AS is a combination of azithromycin+ flucanozole + secnidazole and I doubt it may not be available over the counter in North carolina and may require a doctor's prescription. Other kits like Monistat 7 are availble OTC and are antifungals used in vaginal itching as well. Try to maintain good hygiene, wipe from front to back after using the washroom, avoid using excess soap or scented soaps and clean with plain water, drink plenty of water at least 2 to 3 lits in a day, change underwear twice daily, eating yogurt and curd which are rich sources of lactobacillus can help increase the normal bacteria and prevent further infections. Hope this helps. Take care!
I find this answer helpful
You found this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
We use cookies in order to offer you most relevant experience and using this website you acknowledge that you have already read and understood our
Privacy Policy
Suggest Medication For Itching Sensation In The Vaginal Area
Hello! I can imagine how uncomfortable this can get. Fungal infections of the vagina are more commonly seen in diabetics due to poorly controlled sugar levels. Vaginal itch could be due to vaginal dryness as well as a result of low levels of estrogen during menopause (I assume you have attained menopause seeing you are 52 yrs). Zocon AS is a combination of azithromycin+ flucanozole + secnidazole and I doubt it may not be available over the counter in North carolina and may require a doctor s prescription. Other kits like Monistat 7 are availble OTC and are antifungals used in vaginal itching as well. Try to maintain good hygiene, wipe from front to back after using the washroom, avoid using excess soap or scented soaps and clean with plain water, drink plenty of water at least 2 to 3 lits in a day, change underwear twice daily, eating yogurt and curd which are rich sources of lactobacillus can help increase the normal bacteria and prevent further infections. Hope this helps. Take care!