Question

A patient asks for a preparation as a vaginal cream for candidiasis.

Which product is the most appropriate?

A ❏ Canesten

B ❏ Ortho-Gynest

C ❏ Eurax

D ❏ Bactroban

E ❏ Dermovate
give right option​

Answer 1

The most used is clobetasol propionate 0.05% ointment, but the less potent mometasone furoate has shown a similar efficacy

Answer 2

Answer:

(A) Canesten is a vaginal cream for candidiasis.

Explanation:

• Candidiasis is an infectious disease caused by the fungus Candida albicans and closely related species. They can survive on the skin and inside the body and can affect the mouth, throat, gut, and vagina.
• Canesten is presented as a vaginal cream, which contains clotrimazole, an imidazole antifungal agent that is indicated in vaginal candidiasis.
• Eurax, on the other hand, comprises crotamiton, an anti-pruritic, Bactroban, an antibacterial agent that contains mupirocin, Dermovate contains clobetasol a corticosteroid, and OrthoGynest, an intravaginal cream containing estriol and suggested as a topical hormone replacement therapy.