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Compare Clotrimazole non-prescription vs. Miconazole

Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, warnings, and more.

  • Clotrimazole
    Miconazole (Monistat)
  • Clotrimazole
    Miconazole (Monistat)

  • Summary of Clotrimazole non-prescription vs. Miconazole

    Summary for Antifungal

    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.

    Summary for Antifungal

    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.

  • Indications of Clotrimazole non-prescription vs. Miconazole

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

  • Pros and Cons of Clotrimazole non-prescription vs. Miconazole

    Pros and Const for Antifungal
    Pros
    •Can treat most vaginal yeast infections in 3 or 7 days, depending on the strength of the cream you have
    •Only need to use once a day (for treating vaginal yeast infection)
    •Available over the counter as a lower-cost generic
    Cons
    •Can leak out after inserting into the vagina, which can be messy or cause discomfort
    •Can cause vaginal burning or irritation
    •Not recommended to have vaginal sex during treatment
    Pros and Const for Antifungal
    Pros
    •Available over the counter
    •Many treatment options (1, 3, or 7 days)
    •Targets infection directly at the site
    Cons
    •Can cause vaginal burning, itching, or irritation
    •Might be messy or cause leakage
    •Requires vaginal insertion

  • Common Side Effects of Clotrimazole non-prescription vs. Miconazole

    Common Side Effects for
    •Burning feeling in the vagina or in the area around the opening of the vagina (less than 10%)
    Common Side Effects for
    •Vaginal burning
    •Vaginal irritation
    •Vaginal itching

  • Warnings of Clotrimazole non-prescription vs. Miconazole

    Common Side Effects for
    •Might not be appropriate for undiagnosed vaginal symptoms
    •Contact a healthcare professional for frequent or severe vaginal symptoms
    Common Side Effects for
    •Damage to condoms and diaphragms
    •Symptoms don't go away

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