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I have oral candidiasis and im taking fluconazole once a week? and topical gel for tounge still im not feeling good what duration to cure this ?

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Dr. Jalal Zuberi answered

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Couple of weeks: The standard treatment for treating uncomplicated oro-pharyngeal candidiasis is 100 Fluconazole by mouth, once daily for 2 wks.

Answered 4/19/2015

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A member asked:

I have oral candidiasis and im taking fluconazole once a week? and topical gel for tounge still im not feeling good what duration to cure this ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jalal Zuberi answered

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