Summary Taking certain antibiotics may lead to a yeast infection in the vagina, also known as a fungal infection or vaginal candidiasis
Use an over-the-counter antifungal Using an over-the-counter (OTC) antifungal cream or suppository can help prevent yeast infections caused by antibiotics
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A vaginal yeast infection is a fungal infection that causes irritation, discharge and intense itchiness of the vagina and the vulva — the tissues at the vaginal opening
A vaginal yeast infection causes the skin around your vagina to burn and itch
Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor
In the treatment of most serious anaerobic infections, intravenous metronidazole is usually administered initially
“Effective treatment for a yeast infection is typically a type of antifungal,” says Dr
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Metronidazole (Flagyl)
Vaginal treatment — Treatment for a vaginal yeast infection often includes a vaginal cream or tablet
You may even develop a new vaginal yeast infection, which may need to be treated with antifungal medication
This is because so many strains of staph bacteria have become resistant to other traditional antibiotics
Metronidazole is an antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of infections caused by certain types of germ (anaerobic bacteria) and types of micro-organisms called protozoa
Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is one of the most common causes of vulvovaginal itching and discharge
Includes dosages for Bacterial Infection, Skin or Soft Tissue Infection, Skin and Structure Infection and more; plus renal, liver and dialysis adjustments
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Metronidazole (Flagyl) and tinidazole (Tindamax) are two commonly prescribed oral medications used to treat BV
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It has a longer elimination half-life of approximately 17–29 h (compared with six to seven hours for metronidazole ( Gupta et al
Surgery to remove the diseased part of the colon may be needed if there's: Severe pain