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How Can Fungal Infection With White Patches On The Penile Shaft Be Treated?
Question: I have fungal infection on my penile shaft. It is a reoccuring infection goes and comes. If i dont use candid for a day a white patch appears. I have been using candid.. i want permanent cure. Please suggest tablets and dosage for quick and permanent cure.
I'm using candid twice a day.
Itraconazole doesnt suit me. Pls suggest alternate.
No sugar.
I'm using candid twice a day.
Itraconazole doesnt suit me. Pls suggest alternate.
No sugar.
Brief Answer:
Oral antifungal medications like térbinafine is a suitable alternative
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have worked through your attached query in detail.
As per your clinical description, the possibility of recurring and resistant fungal infection is very high.
I generally prescribe oral medications of Terbinafine to my patients for 2 weeks with such symptoms.
This is in addition to the Topical agents like Clotrimazole/Betamethesone.
Please check with your physician if he shares my view and if can prescribe these medications to you.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Oral antifungal medications like térbinafine is a suitable alternative
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have worked through your attached query in detail.
As per your clinical description, the possibility of recurring and resistant fungal infection is very high.
I generally prescribe oral medications of Terbinafine to my patients for 2 weeks with such symptoms.
This is in addition to the Topical agents like Clotrimazole/Betamethesone.
Please check with your physician if he shares my view and if can prescribe these medications to you.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
I cannot meet my physician as I'm on travel . What is the dosage of terbinafine ? 125mg twice a day for two weeks?
Brief Answer:
Relevant dosage suggested
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I generally prescribe an oral dose of 250 mg twice a day for 1 to 2 weeks to my patients with such symptoms.
Additionally one should not consume alcohol while taking these medications.
In a few susceptible individuals, this drug may produce jaundice. In such a scenario it's advisable to stop taking Terbinafine.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Suresh Heijebu, General & Family Physician
Relevant dosage suggested
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I generally prescribe an oral dose of 250 mg twice a day for 1 to 2 weeks to my patients with such symptoms.
Additionally one should not consume alcohol while taking these medications.
In a few susceptible individuals, this drug may produce jaundice. In such a scenario it's advisable to stop taking Terbinafine.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Suresh Heijebu, General & Family Physician
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
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