Use of potassium sorbate for treatment of fungal infections

Obstet Gynecol. 1975 Jan;45(1):108-10.

Abstract

One hundred and twenty-two cases of vaginal fungal infections treated with potassium sorbate are presented. A new method of follow-up home application by means of vaginal tampons is tried. Relief of symptoms is prompt, and yeast organism disappear; the safety and superior efficacy of a strengthened (3%) solution is established. Treatment of fungal infections in males is also discussed.

MeSH terms

  • Abdomen / drug effects
  • Adult
  • Antifungal Agents / administration & dosage
  • Antifungal Agents / pharmacology
  • Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Caproates / administration & dosage
  • Caproates / pharmacology
  • Caproates / therapeutic use*
  • Dermatomycoses / drug therapy*
  • Fatty Acids, Unsaturated / administration & dosage
  • Fatty Acids, Unsaturated / pharmacology
  • Fatty Acids, Unsaturated / therapeutic use*
  • Female
  • Foot Diseases / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • Inguinal Canal / drug effects
  • Male
  • Menstrual Hygiene Products
  • Mycoses / drug therapy*
  • Penile Diseases / drug therapy
  • Pruritus Vulvae / drug therapy
  • Pruritus Vulvae / etiology
  • Trichomonas Vaginitis / drug therapy
  • Trichomonas Vaginitis / prevention & control
  • Trichomonas vaginalis / drug effects
  • Vaginal Diseases / drug therapy*
  • Vaginitis / complications
  • Vaginitis / drug therapy

Substances

  • Antifungal Agents
  • Caproates
  • Fatty Acids, Unsaturated