Uses | • cutaneous candida • oral and intestinal candidiasis (thrush) • vaginal candidiasis (available on site) |
Contraindications, drug interactions or cautions | Drug Interactions • brewers yeast |
Adverse Effects (common and severe) | • oral irritation • diarrhea • nausea • vomiting • gastrointestinal upset |
Instructions and dose (initial; typical) | oral candidiasis: 4-6mL every 6 hours or 500 000 units every 8 hours vaginal candidiasis 1tab PV every 12 hours for 2wks |
Monitoring | • liver function tests |
Source of Suggestion | WHO Model List of Essential Medicines (Added on August, 2015) |