Penile thrush (male candidiasis, balanitis, balanoposthitis) is a Candida-predominant infection of the glans and foreskin — common in uncircumcised men, men with diabetes, immunosuppression, or those whose female partner has recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis. Topical combination antifungal + low-potency steroid is first-line for symptomatic relief and clearance. The MedsBase Thrush Treatment for Men catalogue stocks these options, supplied by WHO-GMP gecertificeerde fabrikanten.
Topical clotrimazole + betamethasone combinations. The combination of topical antifungal (clotrimazole) with low-potency steroid (betamethasone valerate) treats both the candida overgrowth and the inflammatory itch / redness simultaneously. Apply thinly to glans and foreskin twice daily for 7 days. Stocked as Candid B Cream en Candid B Lotion. Alternative clobetasone-clotrimazole as Clocip B Cream. Avoid prolonged steroid use (more than 7 days continuously) — risk of skin atrophy and rebound flare.
Quadriderm RF (fixed-quadruple combination). Quadriderm RF combines clobetasol (high-potency steroid) + neomycin (aminoglycoside antibiotic) + miconazole (azole antifungal) + chlorocresol (antibacterial preservative) — useful for severe inflammatory dermatitis with secondary bacterial / fungal involvement. Stocked as Quadriderm RF Cream. Limit use to 5–7 days because of clobetasol potency.
Oral fluconazole alternative. Single-dose oral fluconazole 150 mg is an effective alternative — particularly useful when topical treatment is impractical or not tolerated. Stocked as Fludic (fluconazole tablet). Browse our broader Behandeling van schimmelinfecties category for additional fluconazole brands.
Hoe te gebruiken. Mild symptomatic balanitis → topical clotrimazole-betamethasone (Candid B) twice daily for 7 days, plus careful hygiene (gentle washing without soap, dry thoroughly, avoid scented products). Severe inflammatory presentation → Quadriderm RF for 5 days then switch to clotrimazole-only. Recurrent balanitis → consider oral fluconazole, screen for diabetes, treat female partner if recurrent VVC, consider circumcision in refractory cases.
Belangrijk. Recurrent or severe penile candidiasis warrants HbA1c testing for undiagnosed diabetes — newly-diagnosed type 2 diabetes commonly presents with recurrent thrush. Persistent or atypical balanitis (ulcerated, exudative, lichenified) needs dermatology / urology evaluation to exclude lichen sclerosus, Zoon’s balanitis, contact dermatitis, psoriasis, or premalignant change. New genital lesions should not be assumed to be thrush — STI screening as appropriate.
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