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Clotrimazole non-prescription vs. Miconazole

Clotrimazole is an antifungal cream that's placed inside the vagina or onto the surrounding skin. It's used to treat vaginal yeast infections. This medication also helps relieve related symptoms, like itching, burning, and discomfort. Clotrimazole vaginal cream comes in 3-day and 7-day treatment courses, both of which are available over the counter as a lower-cost generic medication. Possible side effects of this vaginal cream include vaginal irritation, itching, and burning.

• Vaginal yeast infections
• Itching and irritation caused by a vaginal yeast infection

• Burning feeling in the vagina or in the area around the opening of the vagina (less than 10%)

• Might not be appropriate for undiagnosed vaginal symptoms
• Contact a healthcare professional for frequent or severe vaginal symptoms

Miconazole (Monistat) is used to treat a vaginal yeast infection in adults and children 12 years and older. It's available over the counter as vaginal creams, inserts/suppositories, or combination kits. The entire treatment lasts 1, 3, or 7 days, depending on the product. Common side effects include mild vaginal burning, irritation, and itching.

• Vaginal yeast infections
• Itching and irritation caused by a vaginal yeast infection

• Vaginal burning
• Vaginal irritation
• Vaginal itching

• Damage to condoms and diaphragms
• Symptoms don't go away