Male OTC Yeast Infection Meds

As much as we can, we try to self-medicate. While it works for some illnesses (sometimes), it doesn’t work all the time. Before you go running to buy some OTC drugs for your Candida, it is best to get properly diagnosed first. Once a yeast infection has been confirmed you can then decide, after discussion with your doctor, on which over-the-counter drug is best for your particular case.

Over-the-counter medicines are typically antifungal drugs in the form of creams, ointments, sprays, powders, tablets, among many others. Below are the usual range of drug-based yeast infection treatments you can buy OTC:

– Monistat

– Femstat

– Gyne-Lotrimin

– Mycelex

– Vagistat

Most of the OTC drugs are apparently marketed toward women, but they are just as effective on men, considering it’s the same Candida fungus that is targeted.

Inquire with the pharmacist and tell them about any allergies you may have. You should also inform them if you are using condoms, your partner a diaphragm, or both, as a method of birth control, considering some drugs could weaken the latex. They will then let you know what the most appropriate medication will be.

OTC drugs are usually sold in 1 day, 3 day and 7 day formulas. The main thing to keep in mind here is to make sure that you finish the course of the formula you are recommended.

Following the treatment, should the symptoms of the infection persist, or you suffer from frequently recurring infections, you take a trip to the doctor. There could be an underlying condition you’re suffering from that needs to be addressed first.