Patient's question:
I got a fungal vaginal infection in June this year, and the doctor prescribed Nystatin vaginal effervescent tablets. I used it for a few days and it got better, but I stopped because the doctor didn't tell me whether to use it for a full course. Recently, the condition flared up again, so I bought Nystatin vaginal effervescent tablets again. Hello, do I need to use it for a full course? How should I use it? I'm afraid it might flare up again in the future. Actually, it had flared up once before.Doctor's answer:
Hello: Medication must be prescribed by a doctor! To treat recurrent candidal vaginitis, it is essential to first eliminate the causes that lead to repeated vaginal candidiasis, shorten the treatment duration, and use multiple different treatment methods simultaneously. Local treatment can involve first using traditional Chinese herbal medicine for fumigation and sitz baths, followed by medication insertion into the vagina and topical application of antifungal cream. Local treatment can be implemented throughout the menstrual cycle, with medication cessation during menstruation and focused treatment after menstruation ends. Oral itraconazole capsules, 200 mg each time, once daily after meals, for 3 consecutive days. This treatment should be maintained for 1 to 2 months.