Treating a yeast infection for the first time can be risky because as a lay man it is very difficult to diagnose the yeast infection. What may seem to be a yeast infection, can be some other infections such as bacterial vaginosis. Yeast is present in small quantities in the human body. Sometimes when there are imbalances in the body, they start to multiply very quickly giving rise to infections. Yeast infects men and women mostly in the genital areas. In women, the vagina gets infected and a white discharge is generally given out on the onset of this infection.

Doctors are the best people who can tell you what the infection because their conclusions are based physical examinations and laboratory reports. Doctors can treat yeast infections best because they have the knowledge of most medications that are used in the treatment for yeast infections. After a thorough diagnosis, the doctor often prescribes medications. You need to take these medications as directed by the physician only. Common medications that are used for the treatment for yeast infections are as follows:

o    Butoconazole is sold under the brand name Femstat
o    Clotrimazole is sold under the brand names Clotrimaderm and Canesten
o    Miconazole is sold under the brand names Monistat, Monazole, and Micozole
o    Nystatin has several brand names
o    Tioconazole is sold under the brand name GyneCure
o    Terconazole is sold under the brand name Terazole

When you are on the Femstat medication, you need to take many precautions. Most of these precautions are conveyed by your doctor. If possible, make a note of all the precautions in a notebook and adhere to the rules and regulations. When you are on the Femstat yeast infection medication, you must avoid tight fitting clothing, which is made up of synthetic materials such as nylon. Instead, you must wear loose clothing, which are made of natural fabrics such as cotton. The major advantage of wearing loose cotton clothing is that there is proper ventilation of air.

During the treatment of Femstat medication, you need to refrain from douches and any other vaginal creams unless your doctor has approved of them. Most of the times, such yeast infection medications work well on the yeast infections, but if the symptoms persist; then you need to contact your doctor immediately. Femstat yeast infection medication must not be used if you have abdominal pain, fever, diabetes, foul smelling vaginal discharge, AIDS, or HIV.

If you are pregnant then you need to immediately tell your doctor, as some yeast infection medications can be harmful to the unborn child. You need to be very transparent with the doctor and let him or her know if you are planning to become pregnant during the treatment. The doctor may either change the medication or tell you to defer the pregnancy plans until the treatment is not complete. The Femstat yeast infection medication needs to be taken for the exact time that the doctor has recommended—not more, not less.

You need to wash your hands before and after the application of the Femstat cream. You need to insert the Femstat cream into the vagina by using the application. The doctor will give you proper instructions on the application process. If the doctor forgets to tell you the application process, then you need to ask him or her. If you are confused about the application process, make sure to note it down on a piece of paper or note pad.

If you are afraid that the cream may stain your inner wear or clothing, then you can use a sanitary napkin; however, the use of a tampon is not recommended. This medication may get affected by heat and moisture, so you need to make sure that Femstat cream is keep in a room temperature and suitably protected from heat and moisture.

Many a times, due to your hectic schedules, you may miss or skip the dosage. If this happens, make sure that you take the next dose on time and do not take an extra dosage at one time to make up for the missed dosage. If you take an over dose of Femstat yeast infection medication or if you accidentally swallow it, you need to seek emergency medical attention.