Kathleen writes:
> For cases of diagnosed ductal thrush, is my understanding that Diflucan
has
> to be used until the mother is pain free for one week. This can take up to
> 4 weeks or so. This is what Jack Newman MD has told me. If one does not
use
> it until the mother is pain free for a week, you stand a good chance of
> redeveloping symptoms.

In our area [York, PA, USA] a single 100mg tablet of Diflucan costs about
$10.  If the mom has to pay for her prescription out of pocket a 14 day
course is $150 - 4 weeks would be almost $300. Just thought you'd want to
know...

Gail Hertz, MD, IBCLC
York, PA, USA

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