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Suggest Treatment For Thrush In A Child

my 12 year old daughter seems to have thrush. I have been told that as she is under 26 she is not allowed the tablet. Could you give me the reason for this? We have had the cream prescribed but it is having no affect at all and I couldn t get an appointment with her doctor until this next Thursday. She is so uncomfortable and has not been able to attend school.
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Hi...I understand your concern. There is no contraindication to use oral anti-fungal tablet for a kid who is 12 year old. I feel that probably your doctor is giving a trial of topical cream (which is less powerful than systemic oral anti-fungals) and if there is response no need to go for a systemic oral anti fungal treatment.

Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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Suggest Treatment For Thrush In A Child

Hi...I understand your concern. There is no contraindication to use oral anti-fungal tablet for a kid who is 12 year old. I feel that probably your doctor is giving a trial of topical cream (which is less powerful than systemic oral anti-fungals) and if there is response no need to go for a systemic oral anti fungal treatment. Regards - Dr. Sumanth