Can I Use Clotrimazole Suppository While On My Period

Suppository is a drug which is used to treat vaginal infections. It reduces vaginal burning, itching, and discharge that may occur with this condition. The vaginal product comes in 2 forms (a vaginal cream or tablet).

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Can I Use Clotrimazole Suppository During Period

I get this question a lot. The question is not very straightforward. It can happen in two ways.

Your period can start a few days into treatment. In that case, don't stop treatment. Complete the dosage.

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For example, you are expected to use it for 6 days. You started today. After two days, your period started. There is no need to stop. Continue insert for the next four days.

The second situation is getting a prescription for clotrimazole suppository during your period. The NHS recommends that the treatment should be delayed until after the period ends. But this advice may not be used at all times. The decision depends on the condition you are treating.

If the period just started and the infection is severe, most prescribers will advise you to start immediately. This is especially so if you are a woman that has a long period like for a week.