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My doctor prescribed clotrimazole 500 mg vaginal ovule three tablets every three days , is that a big dose or is it normal . i thought clotrimazole 500 was given only once?

Q: my doctor prescribed clotrimazole 500 mg vaginal ovule three tablets every three days , is that a big dose or is it normal . i thought clotrimazole 500 was given only once?

: This is an unusual dose, unless perhaps you have not responded to previous treatment and your doctor is trying a higher than usual dose. About 10% of vaginal yeast infections are entirely resistant to all "azole" drugs. Discuss all this with your doctor, including possible alternative kinds of treatment. Good luck.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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This is an unusual dose, unless perhaps you have not responded to previous treatment and your doctor is trying a higher than usual dose. About 10% of vaginal yeast infections are entirely resistant to all "azole" drugs. Discuss all this with your doctor, including possible alternative kinds of treatment. Good luck.

Answered 4/4/2021

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A member asked:

My doctor prescribed clotrimazole 500 mg vaginal ovule three tablets every three days , is that a big dose or is it normal . i thought clotrimazole 500 was given only once?

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