Question There is a possibility that I could be pregnant. I have a yeast infection is it safe to use an over the counter yeast infection medicine?
AnswerDear Kim,
I do know that it is ok to use miconazole nitrate (or Monistat) preparations in pregnancy. [Follow up reports on infants born to 167 of 263 pregnant patients (some follow-up reports are not yet available) who participated in North American clinical evaluations of miconazole nitrate 2% cream administered in a 14-day regimen, and infants born to 26 pregnant patients who participated in European and North American clinical evaluations of miconazole nitrate 100 mg suppositories, described no complications or adverse effects attributed to this therapeutic agent.]Other remedies may be fine as well, you can check with your doctor or pharmacist.
As for miconazole nitrate, although vulvovaginal candidiasis (yeast infection) may be more difficult to cure during pregnancy, pregnant patients can be treated with the same regimen as non-pregnant patients. The 3-day regimen is preferred, with the 7-day regimen providing an effective alternative (and often a necessary one).
Pregnant women should remember to either exercise caution in the insertion of the applicator during vaginal therapy or to insert the suppository or ovule digitally (with fingers). In either case, care must be taken.
I hope this information has helped you and answered your question. I wish you well.
Brenda
