Most yeast infections are caused by a type of yeast called Candida albicans, but some are caused by the yeast Candida glabrata, which can be harder to treat.
Tioconazole (in use since 1983 RX /1997 OTC) is an antifungal treatment that is only available as a single dose, so all tioconazole yeast infection products are 1-Day treatments. Tioconazole is known to work against both Candida albicans and Candida glabrata, the two strains of yeast most common in vaginal yeast infections.
Miconazole (in use since 1974 RX /1991 OTC) is a broad spectrum antifungal that is used to treat a variety of skin conditions in addition to yeast infections. F. Miconazole is available as an active ingredient in 1-day, 3-day and 7-day treatment lengths and can be found in many forms, including creams and suppositories.
The SHORTER treatments contain HIGHER DOSES of medication per day. For some women, shorter treatment courses help avoid missed doses and make it easier to finish the treatment.
Combination packs offer a miconazole nitrate cream in addition to the vaginal product, that can be used externally for fast itch relief.
Vaginal products and oral tablets are equally effective: both non-prescription and prescription medications are about 80% - 90% effective for most women, no matter which medication or length of treatment you choose.
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Most yeast infections are caused by a type of yeast called Candida albicans, but some are caused by the yeast Candida glabrata, which can be harder to treat.
Tioconazole (in use since 1983 RX /1997 OTC) is an antifungal treatment that is only available as a single dose, so all tioconazole yeast infection products are 1-Day treatments. Tioconazole is known to work against both Candida albicans and Candida glabrata, the two strains of yeast most common in vaginal yeast infections.
Miconazole (in use since 1974 RX /1991 OTC) is a broad spectrum antifungal that is used to treat a variety of skin conditions in addition to yeast infections. F. Miconazole is available as an active ingredient in 1-day, 3-day and 7-day treatment lengths and can be found in many forms, including creams and suppositories.
The SHORTER treatments contain HIGHER DOSES of medication per day. For some women, shorter treatment courses help avoid missed doses and make it easier to finish the treatment.
Combination packs offer a miconazole nitrate cream in addition to the vaginal product, that can be used externally for fast itch relief.
Vaginal products and oral tablets are equally effective: both non-prescription and prescription medications are about 80% - 90% effective for most women, no matter which medication or length of treatment you choose.
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