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Clotrimazole pessary counselling — GPhC CRA MCQ

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HardInfectionsClotrimazole pessary counsellingGPhC CRA

A patient buys a clotrimazole 500 mg vaginal pessary. She uses latex condoms for contraception and asks whether treatment affects them. Her symptoms are typical of uncomplicated thrush. What is the most appropriate alternative?

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Correct answer: D — The product may damage latex condoms during treatment

Some vaginal antifungal preparations can damage latex condoms and diaphragms, reducing reliability of barrier contraception. The patient should be counselled to use alternative precautions during treatment and for the time stated in the product information. It does not provide protection against sexually transmitted infections. Emergency contraception is not automatically required unless there has been unprotected sex or contraceptive failure.

Reference: BNF; product information