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Antifungals for nail-plate infections

John L. Bezzant,M.D.

Many antifungals are now available for treating nail-plate infection. To clear all nails, the standard dosing regimens are: 1) Sporanox, 200 mg (two capsules) daily for three months. 2) Lamisil, 250 mg (one tablet) daily for three months. 3) Diflucan, 200 mg (one tablet) each week for six months.