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What Lozenges Or Mouthwash Do You Recommend To Treat Oral

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Posted on Thu, 8 Aug 2019
Question: What lozenges or mouthwash do you recommend to treat oral thrush?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Michelle Gibson (19 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
nystatin, miconazole, chlorhexidine clotrimazole

Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

Treatment of oral thrush can be with mouthwashes or with oral medication

With regard to mouth washes, the options are: (1)nystatin suspension 4 times a day for 1 to 2 weeks
(2)10mg clotrimazole troche 5 times a day for 1 to 2 weeks
(3)chlorhexidine rinses can also some times help control oral yeast infections
(4)miconazole gel 100mg every 6 hours (4 times daily)

If there is no response to topical treatment or the infection is severe then the use of medications such as fluconazole tablets or itraconazole tablets.

These meds may not be over the counter, you can check to determine if this is the case.

I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Michelle Gibson (16 minutes later)
Can you recommend any lozenges?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Michelle Gibson (12 hours later)
Brief Answer:
clotrimazole can come as a lozenge

Detailed Answer:
HI

Sorry for the delayed reply

Clotrimazole which was mentioned above can also come as a lozenge for thrush
Another option is fungilin which contains the medication amphotericin B


Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Michelle Gibson (24 hours later)
Thank you for your information regarding lozenges. Sorry for delayed response...computer problem.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Michelle Gibson (25 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
no problem

Detailed Answer:
That's no problem

Wishing you all the best

If there are any other queries, can let me know
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Lozenges Or Mouthwash Do You Recommend To Treat Oral

Brief Answer: nystatin, miconazole, chlorhexidine clotrimazole Detailed Answer: HI, thanks for using healthcare magic Treatment of oral thrush can be with mouthwashes or with oral medication With regard to mouth washes, the options are: (1)nystatin suspension 4 times a day for 1 to 2 weeks (2)10mg clotrimazole troche 5 times a day for 1 to 2 weeks (3)chlorhexidine rinses can also some times help control oral yeast infections (4)miconazole gel 100mg every 6 hours (4 times daily) If there is no response to topical treatment or the infection is severe then the use of medications such as fluconazole tablets or itraconazole tablets. These meds may not be over the counter, you can check to determine if this is the case. I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions