Yeast infections, whether in men or women are painful and can be embarrassing, especially because of the urge to keep itching. There are various drugs and home remedies that can be used to try cure yeast infections such as Diflucan which is a prescription drug, to using unsweetened yoghurt and garlic as vaginal suppositories. These work for some people, and for others, they just want a simple solution to their big problem.

Monistat is an over the counter (OTC) drug specially formulated to help heal vaginal yeast infections. This drug comes in three forms or three stages. There is Monistat 1 which is a one day therapy. Monistat 3 is used for 3 nights, while Monistat 7, is used for 7 nights. These three products contain nitrates and miconazole.

This is a suppository drg that is inserted into the vagina, so users should be careful to read the various warnings that come with the drug. Its important to understand thee dosages of the drug, and how the drug works. You can learn this from the chemist at your local store, reading the box, looking up the information on the internet, and talking to your doctor about the side effects.

Some of the side effects of this drug include intense burning sensations, vaginal itching, and abdominal pain and in some cases women have experienced bleeding. Monistat 7 should be used for 7 days, at a dose of 20 milligrams everyday. In some cases even continued use of this drug will not treat the yeast infection. At this point, you should consult your doctor as you may have an underlying sickness.