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How Long Should Nystatin Be Continued When Diagnosed With Thrush?
Brief Answer:
Usually up to 10 days or less depending on severity of signs
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Nystatin is an anti fungal medication. It can be used orally usually for up to 10 - 14 days (maximum ) or less (7 days is enough ).
Longer use as in your case is recommended in severe cases of thrush. The dosage usually is low dose for maintenance therapy.
Using asthma medications are (like in your case) is often associated with oral thrush.
If you have been using for 1 month already, then , I advise to stop taking it and consult further with your doctor to reevaluate thrush and further therapy.
Hope it answered to your original query.
Dr.Albana
Usually up to 10 days or less depending on severity of signs
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Nystatin is an anti fungal medication. It can be used orally usually for up to 10 - 14 days (maximum ) or less (7 days is enough ).
Longer use as in your case is recommended in severe cases of thrush. The dosage usually is low dose for maintenance therapy.
Using asthma medications are (like in your case) is often associated with oral thrush.
If you have been using for 1 month already, then , I advise to stop taking it and consult further with your doctor to reevaluate thrush and further therapy.
Hope it answered to your original query.
Dr.Albana
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