I was diagnosed with oral thrush?

I was diagnosed with oral thrush?

For oral thrush, I needed two different types of anti-fungal medicines for my condition. I took Nystatin Oral Suspension, & Fluconazole for this condition. What is the maximum time (how long) should I take the first anti-fungal med for? Before starting a second anti-fungal med? How many weeks should I be taking the Nystatin?

3 Answers

Dr. Doug Thompson

Dentist | General Practice

Bloomfield Hills, MI

For oral thrush I would recommend a three times per day rinse with Nystatin and spit but I would have it compounded with Xylitol instead of sugar. I would not start with any systemic medicines, only swish and spit preparations until I know more about the infection. I would test for yeast and you can do that through HomeDentalExam.com and go from there. Why do you have thrush? Doug Doug Thompson, DDS, FAAMM, ABAAHP 3684 W Maple Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301

Dr. Jesse Grimm

Dentist

Kernersville, NC

That answer would best come from your treating clinician. Standard treatment time for oral candida or thrush is a 14-day regimen of an oral antifungal rinse.

Dr. Brian Ernest Drew

Dentist

Shawnee, OK

Depends on the dosage. Answers should be on the prescription bottle. Also can ask your pharmacist or the prescribing doctor