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Experienced discharge and itching/burning. completed monistat 3 (miconazole) ovules, but not all topical cream. discharge now gone, but mild burning of labia/vulva area remains. safe to use another otc? switch to tiaconazole or clotrimazole? or wait?

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Dr. Lori Lange answered

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Topical Cream: Use more topical cream. You did not complete the entire course of treatment so still having some symptoms. Can repeat or use another topical antifungal. If not better need cultures/exam done through a pelvic exam/physical at a doctors office.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

Experienced discharge and itching/burning. completed monistat 3 (miconazole) ovules, but not all topical cream. discharge now gone, but mild burning of labia/vulva area remains. safe to use another otc? switch to tiaconazole or clotrimazole? or wait?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Lori Lange answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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