Some Medications Used to Treat Vaginal Yeast Infections

Creams, gels, or suppository, available without a prescription*

ButoconazoleButoconazole

A sustained-release cream that is applied once

ClotrimazoleClotrimazole

Applied as a cream once a day for 7 to 14 days or for 3 days, depending on the strength (concentration)

MiconazoleMiconazole

Applied as a cream once a day for 7 days or for 3 days, depending on the strength (concentration)

Also available as a vaginal suppository inserted once a day for 7 days, for 3 days, or only once, depending on the strength (concentration)

Terconazole Terconazole

Creams applied for 3 or 7 days, depending on the strength, or suppositories inserted once a day for 3 days, available by prescription

TioconazoleTioconazole

Applied as an ointment only once

Medications taken by mouth, available by prescription

FluconazoleFluconazole

One tablet taken only once

*Available without a prescription unless specified otherwise.