Best Medicines for Vaginal Yeast Infection in India
Common and easily treatable with antifungals.
Last updated: October 2026
Fluconazole
Use: Single 150 mg tablet taken by mouth. Not for use in pregnancy, where a clotrimazole pessary or cream is usually used instead.
Side effects: Headache, nausea, stomach pain, diarrhoea. Avoid it in pregnancy, as it may raise the risk of miscarriage or birth defects. Tell your doctor about other medicines you take, as it interacts with some.
Side effects: Headache, nausea, stomach pain, diarrhoea. Avoid it in pregnancy, as it may raise the risk of miscarriage or birth defects. Tell your doctor about other medicines you take, as it interacts with some. Single 150 mg tablet taken by mouth. Not for use in pregnancy, where a clotrimazole pessary or cream is usually used instead.
Clotrimazole
Use: Topical treatment for 3-7 days.
Side effects: Local irritation or burning. It can damage latex condoms and diaphragms, so they may not protect you during treatment.
Side effects: Local irritation or burning. It can damage latex condoms and diaphragms, so they may not protect you during treatment. Topical treatment for 3-7 days.
When to See a Doctor
If it is your first episode, it keeps coming back (more than 4 times in 12 months), treatment has not worked, you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you are under 16 or over 60, or you have a weakened immune system, for example from diabetes.
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Medical Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice. The medicines listed may require a prescription. Dosage, suitability, and safety depend on individual health conditions. Always consult a licensed doctor or pharmacist before starting any medication.