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What is the best antifungal drugs to treat candida albican?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Drugs: Most anti fungals work well. I like diflucan (fluconazole) 150mg every 7 days for 2 doses as it is simple and works well. All the best.

Answered 7/12/2015

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