Is it possible that my boyfriend will get an infection too? Should I take another oral fluconazole tablet?

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I had a yeast infection that lasted a few months (I took 3 fluconazole and 1 internal canesten). My boyfriend had red spots and cracks in his penis. Everything seems to be getting better, but I still have white pasty discharge, it stings and it heats up during sex. is this cream sold on the shelves at the pharmacy or do we have to ask the pharmacist for a prescription? thank you

Samantha Hui · Accepted Answer

Hello, A yeast infection is more common in women than in men. However, if your spouse has the infection and is not being treated, this could explain his symptoms and the persistence of your vaginitis. He can apply a treatment of clotrimazole 1% cream twice a day for 7 to 10 days, and you can take another dose of fluconazole by the mouth. If there is no improvement of symptoms after 1 week despite this treatment, I advise you to consult a doctor. Hope this answers your question, Samantha Hui, pharmacy student Under the supervision of Alexandre Chagnon, pharmacist The cream is on the shelves!