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Q: I used the monistat 1 combo pack on the 15th and my symptoms are not as bad but the medication that was in the egg has not dissolved completly yet, do I have to wait another days after its completly dissolved to have sex? And if I use the itching cream do I have to wait an additional 3 days?

Asked by: Anonymous

A: We recommend that you avoid vaginal intercourse to allow the vagina to heal. This product may damage condoms and diaphragms and may cause them to fail. Therefore, you should wait three days after treatment to resume using condoms or your diaphragm. The word “treatment” in this instance refers to when you finished taking your last dose of the product. You can expect some leakage for up to 3 days after completion of treatment. For best results, lie down as soon as possible after inserting the product. This will reduce leakage. To protect your clothing, you may want to use deodorant-free minipads or panty shields while you are using MONISTAT®. When using Monistat® as instructed, your symptoms should improve in 3 days and you should be completely cured in 7 days. On average, most women should experience some improvement within three days and complete relief within seven days. This is the same, whether you use a 1- dose product, 3-day product or a 7-day product. We recommend that you contact your doctor if your symptoms do not improve in 3 days or if you still have symptoms after 7 days.