- Oropharyngeal candidiasis/ oral thrush:
- PO ½-1mL TDS/QID until infection completely eliminated
- Oral gel/paste:
- 1% w/w
- Use a cotton bud to apply
Imidazole antifungal.
It binds to lanosterol 14 alpha-demethylase, inhibiting ergosterol synthesis and disrupting fungal cell membrane integrity
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Itching
- Unpleasant mouth sensation
- Hypersensitivity to class/components
- Corticosteroids
Drug Status
| Availability | Prescription only |
| Pregnancy | Weigh risk vs benefit |
| Breastfeeding | Weigh risk vs benefit |
| Schedule | Not scheduled |
| BRAND NAME | STRENGTH | FORMULATION | PACK SIZE | MANUFACTURER | DISTRIBUTOR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulkot Mouth Paint | 1% w/w | Oral Paste | 15mL | Biopharma Ltd | Biopharma Ltd |
| Candid Mouth Paint | 1% w/w | Oral Gel | 15mL | Glenmark Pharma | Glenmark Pharma |
| Clomzole Mouth Paint | 1% w/w | Oral Paste | 15mL | Biodeal Labs | Biodeal Labs |
| Clotrine Mouth Paint | 1% w/w | Oral Paste | 15mL | Universal Corporation | Universal Corporation |
| Labesten Mouth Paint | 1% w/v | Oral Paste | 20mL | Laboratory & Allied | Laboratory & Allied |