Fungal infections

	Fungal infections

	First drug of choice for a *localized* oral fungal infection		If patient has a partial or full denture soak them overnight in an nystatin oral suspension
	Nystatin Tablets Disp 30 tabs Sig Dissolve one tablet in mouth until gone three times a day until out.		Nystatin Oral Suspension (100,000 units/ml, vehicle contains 50% sucrose ) Disp 120 ml Sig Soak appliances overnight in oral suspension , every night for 10 days

	First drug of choice for *systemic* ( oral tablets or capsules) treatment of oral fungal infection		First drug of choice for fungal infection of the corners of the mouth
	Diflucan Disp 100 mgs Sig 15 tablets Take two tablets the first day and then one tablet a day until resolved		Mycolog Cream Disp Sig 15 gm tube Apply to corners of mouth 4 times a day