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Can Lamisil To Used In Treatment For Yeast Infection?

Posted on Mon, 27 Jun 2016

Question: Can i use lamisil to treat penile fungal/yeast infection?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (42 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It can be used

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Lamisil is an antifungal agent.
It can be used for penile fungal infection.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Naveen Kumar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (6 minutes later)

Thank you! Ive been using OTC canesten and its been slow going. It was suggested to me that i might see more improvement with Lamisil

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Lamisil is better

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Yes lamisil is more potent than canesten.
Better take tablet fluconazole 150 mg once a week for 4 weeks.
It is safe and effective.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Naveen Kumar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (20 minutes later)

Thank you! I will use both products lamisil and flucazonole.
Appreciate the feedback

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Welcome

Detailed Answer:
You are most welcome.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina