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Are terbinafine tablets a good treatment for male thrush?

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Not really.: Terbinafine is not approved for the treatment of thrush, but rather for onychomycosis and tinea capitis, caused by different fungi than the candida that causes thrush. Fluconazole, on the other hand, has good activity against candida, and is used commonly for thrush.

Dr Ferdowsi agreed

Answered 3/17/2014

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