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Candida - female genital - Management
Intravaginal antifungals (7-14 days)/combipacks/pregnancy

Age from 12 years onwards
Miconazole 2% vaginal cream x 7nights
Miconazole 2% cream
Insert one 5g applicatorful into the vagina twice a day for 7 days, and apply cream to the outer affected area twice a day for 7 days.
Supply 1 combi pack.
Age: from 12 years onwards
NHS cost: £4.60
Licensed use: yes
Patient information: This product damages latex condoms and diaphragms. If condoms or the diaphragm are your main method of contraception, please ask your pharmacist or doctor for further advice.
Age from 16 years onwards
Miconazole 2% vaginal cream x14 nights
Miconazole 2% cream
Insert one 5g applicatorful into the vagina each night for 14 nights, and apply cream to the outer affected area each night for 14 nights.
Supply 1 combi pack.
Age: from 16 years onwards
NHS cost: £4.60
Licensed use: yes
Patient information: This product damages latex condoms and diaphragms. If condoms or the diaphragm are your main method of contraception, please ask your pharmacist or doctor for further advice.

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