Restricted accessResearch articleFirst published online 1989-1
The Use of 2.5% Natamycin,as Orally Administered Drops,in the Treatment of Fungal Infections of the Oral Cavity in Children with Chronic Blood Diseases
A total of 34 children with oral candidiasis were treated with 2.5% natamycin in the form of orally administered drops; 6–20 drops applied to oral lesions four times daily for up to 8 weeks. A total cure was achieved in 28 (82.3%) cases. No side-effects were observed. This preparation was an effective treatment for Candida albicans infections in children with blood diseases, and was well tolerated.
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