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The medicine should be initiated by, or on the advice of a specialist, but is suitable for continuation by a GP
The medicine should only be used and prescribed by a specialist
Indicates the preferred choice within a class or group of medicines
7.2. Treatment of vaginal and vulval conditions
7.2.2. Vaginal and vulval infections
Preferred List
CLOTRIMAZOLE (1% CREAM, 10% VAGINAL CREAM)
Prescribing Notes:
Clotrimazole 2% cream is more expensive than the 1% cream with limited evidence of additional benefit.
Total Formulary
DEQUALINIUM CHLORIDE (FLUOMIZIN) (vaginal tablets)
Restrictions:
The treatment of bacterial vaginosis is restricted to use in patients for whom the initial treatment is not effective or well tolerated.
METRONIDAZOLE (Zidova) (VAGINAL GEL)
Restrictions:
Metronidazole gel is restricted to patients unable to tolerate or comply with oral metronidazole therapy.
Prescribing Notes:
Strength: 0.75%