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Re: Thrush treatment when pregnant

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 30 Nov 1997 22:23:50 -0600 (CST)

At Sun, 30 Nov 1997, Anne wrote: >
>Here in Australia they have just released a one dose treatment for
>thrush (yeast infection). I am wondering if it is safe to use in
>pregnancy? It is the same drug (Clotrimazole) as I have been prescribed
>in previous pregnancies, but higher dosage pessary (500mg) instead of
>cream that you use every night for 7 nights. It seems a better
>alternative as the result would be quicker and less messy! Thanks in
>advance for your advice! By the way, I am in my 30th week.

Anne,

I'm sorry but I haven't heard of this in the U.S. and don't have any safety recommendations. 

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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG
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Great Neck, N.Y.
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