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How Long Does Clotrimazole Take To Cure Oral Thrush?

I am taking clotrimazole, mouth thrush, use steriod inhaler, the cause of it I believe, i't s been 2 days, every 5 hours, it takes a while i guess, some relief, how long should this go on till fungus is gone completely? I have no problem with regime, was given 35 tablets, which is. 7 day at 5 a day
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Hi,

Clotrimazole is effective in the treatment of oral thrush and it looks like you are advised lozenges for the same.

As you take steroid inhaler, yes, it is a common cause of oral thrush. It can take a week for oral thrush to subside, however, it depends on the causative factor too if it is present or eliminated.

So my suggestion is that after the use of inhaler gargle thoroughly. Eat more of probiotics like yogurt and garlic. Drink plenty of water. Use Nystatin mouthwash gargles. Clean your tongue daily using a tongue scraper.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora,
Dentist
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How Long Does Clotrimazole Take To Cure Oral Thrush?

Hi, Clotrimazole is effective in the treatment of oral thrush and it looks like you are advised lozenges for the same. As you take steroid inhaler, yes, it is a common cause of oral thrush. It can take a week for oral thrush to subside, however, it depends on the causative factor too if it is present or eliminated. So my suggestion is that after the use of inhaler gargle thoroughly. Eat more of probiotics like yogurt and garlic. Drink plenty of water. Use Nystatin mouthwash gargles. Clean your tongue daily using a tongue scraper. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora, Dentist