The best way out of any infection is to get a professional medical help. However, if you have been under any medication for the same infection, you might want to go for the same as you have an experience with that disease and know as to how things are. You know as to what causes vaginal infections : the fungi or yeast called Candida. There are over 20 species of Candida. The commonest of them all is the Candida Albicans. Candida is already present in our body; what triggers its population is the moisture. This is when it takes the shape of the infection called Candida yeast infection. It is generally seen in the vaginal areas; however, it can also exist in underarms, cuts on the body, diaper areas of babies, around dentures, lower abdomen, nailbeds and beneath skin folds. Yeast infection can be treated easily. However, vaginal yeast infection as well as mouth yeast infection can lead to some worrisome illness and can cause some other diseases as well.

Drug stores supply treatments for yeast infections in the forms of vaginal creams, tablets and suppositories & they do not need to be prescribed by the doctors, you can get them by any good drug store or a pharmacy without a physician's prescription. These come in one day, three days and seven days treatment. The yeast infection medications and over-the-counter medication are have more or less the same effect. However, the latter has less concentration of the ingredients.

Vaginal creams, tablets and suppositories are some of the common forms of treatments for yeast infections. vaginal creams, sometimes called anti fungal creams, comes with an applicator. The role of an applicator it to get the right dose inside the vagina and help in the application process. Some of the common treatments are Gyne-Lotrimin or Mycelex (clotrimazole), Gynezol or Femstat (butoconazole), Monistat (miconazole nitrate) as well as Vagistat-1 (tioconazole).

Different yeast infection medications have different application procedures. Some are advised three times a day while some only once a day. Some need to be inserted inside the vagina, some are to applied only on the opening and the vulva. Some need to be applied only at the bed time as they might come out of the vagina while some might be applied thrice a day.

These topical creams are designed to help relieve itching while the antifungal cream treats the yeast infection. When you are on yeast infection medication, it is best to not have sex during these times. Yeast infection medicine are mostly oil based creams, hence it can damage the latex in a condom or diaphragm.

As already discussed, the vaginal infection treatments consists not only creams, but also tablets and suppositories. They however perform the same purpose. these are used in the same fashion. You insert them inside the vagina and allow them to dissolve. Some brands name them as ovules as they are oval shaped. The whole pack would also contain an applicator or an inserter so as to get the right quantity at the right place. It is recommended to read the instructions on the packet before you treat yeast infection. A majority of people prefer tablets rather than creams as they are easy to deal with and there is no chance of them coming out of the vagina. Tablets and suppositories show quicker results as they are stronger than creams. They can be used for fewer days as the yeast infection gets cured in short time.

Before buying any OTC products, you need follow some simple safety tips. Make sure that you do have yeast infection before starting any type of treatment. There are different types of vaginal infection so if you are not sure, go see your doctor because using the wrong yeast infection medication can make the infection worse and harder to treat. Also, follow the package instructions carefully and use the exact recommended dosage. The amount included into the treatment is sufficient to treat the growth cycle of the yeast infection. Also, consult your doctor before taking treatments if you are under any other medications as it might interact with the OTC products.