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Vaginal yeast infection

2018-06-09 08:11:33
Iam 50 yrs old suffering from vaginal yeast infection just before and after periods since 6 months .I tried Forcan 150 on the advice of a doctor friend yesterday.How long it will take to reduce the discharge and mild irritation after using this medicine.Iam told that one tablet is sufficient.Is this true.
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Yes forcan single stat dose is given. But a course of topical antifungals is best to eradicate the infection totally. However at your age you should also get diabetes ruled out as well.

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