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What Is The Purpose Of This Medicine And How Many Doses Are Required?

I took af kit tablet as prescribed by my dermatologist . i had some allergic reaction to candid vaginal tablet, and due to which i m having rashes and itching. Can you please tell me why he has given af kit tablet one dose? how many dose are required?
Thu, 5 Mar 2015
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Dermatologist 's  Response
Hello. Thank you for writing to us.

The kit that you have prescribed is an Oral antifungal i.e fluconazole
Clotrimazole vaginal tablets may not be completely effective in a vaginal fungal infection.
Oral antifungals are faster acting and therefore preferred.
Single dose of an Oral antifungal is recommended for vaginal candidal infections and is sufficient in eradicating the infection and that is the reason that you were given just one dose.
It is important to avoid sexual contact for a week and also treat a sexual partner if symptomatic.

Regards
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What Is The Purpose Of This Medicine And How Many Doses Are Required?

Hello. Thank you for writing to us. The kit that you have prescribed is an Oral antifungal i.e fluconazole Clotrimazole vaginal tablets may not be completely effective in a vaginal fungal infection. Oral antifungals are faster acting and therefore preferred. Single dose of an Oral antifungal is recommended for vaginal candidal infections and is sufficient in eradicating the infection and that is the reason that you were given just one dose. It is important to avoid sexual contact for a week and also treat a sexual partner if symptomatic. Regards