TABLE 5.

1998 CDC recommended regimens for uncomplicated vulvovaginal candidiasis^a

Intravaginal agents

Butoconazole 2% cream 5 g intravaginally for 3 daysbc

or

Clotrimazole 1% cream 5 g intravaginally for 7–14 daysbc

or

Clotrimazole 100-mg vaginal tablet for 7 daysb

or

Clotrimazole 500-mg vaginal tablet, one tablet in a single applicationb

or

Miconzole 2% cream 5 g intravaginally for 7 daysbc

or

Miconazole 200 mg vaginal suppository, one suppository daily for 3 daysbc

or

Miconazole 100 mg vaginal suppository, one suppository daily for 7 daysbc

or

Nystatin 1000,000-unit vaginal tablet, one tablet daily for 14 days

or

Tioconazole 6.5% ointment 5 g intravaginally in a single applicationbc

or

Terconazole 0.4% cream 5 g intravaginally for 7 days,b

or

Terconazole 0.8% cream 5 g intravaginally for 3 days,b

or

Terconazole 80 mg vaginal suppository, one suppository daily for 3 daysb

Oral agent

Fluconazole 150 mg oral tablet, one tablet in single dose

^aAdapted from reference 36. 

^bThese creams and suppositories are oil based and might weaken latex condoms and diaphragms. Refer to condom product labeling for additional information. 

^cOver-the-counter preparation.