Are there any medications on the market to treat thrush in a baby's mouth?

Question

My little nephew has thrush really bad. Are there any medications to treat it, because I heard that the ones they had on the market were taken off. What can we do?

Hey, it's not to the point where he's choking or anything; it's just caked up a lot on his tongue, and it looks nasty.

Answer 1

Live yogurt works better than any thing I know. Or Nystatin. But in hospitals we use Live yogurt. Just a tiny drop and you will see instant results.

Answer 2

It doesn't matter if the baby doesn't have a diaper rash or yeast infection down there! Thrush is a yeast infection of the mouth, mostly occurring on the tongue. Thrush is caused by foreign bacteria (by foreign I mean new to the baby) from unsterilized nipples, new toys, spoons and forks and maybe just from the new foods ( Is she feeding her foods that are more acidic and so on). At this point however, baby is old enough to not have to sterilize things anymore, be sure she washes everything in warm to hot soapy water (especially before the first use) and rinses it with the hottest water she can handle. If she knows her water is not of good quality, then yes, she maybe should still sterilize. If the baby continues to be untreated for the thrush, she will develop a diaper rash. Tell your friend to take her to her doctor and get a simple antibiotic. It usually clears within days. Good Luck

Answer 3

Thrush


Thrush is an infection in the mouth caused by a yeast-like organism called Candida albicans. This condition is most common in newborns, who may develop it around 7 to 10 days after birth. Infants may get this infection from their mothers during delivery because this organism is frequently found in the vagina.

If your baby develops white spots that look like milk curd on the insides of the cheeks or on the tongue, this may be thrush. These spots often bleed if you try to scrape them off. Thrush can make your baby’s mouth sore. It can sometimes causing feeding problems.

The same yeast infection can cause persistent diaper rash. Some babies have the infection both in their mouth and on their bottom. Thrush also can spread to your breasts if your baby is breastfed. Rarely, a yeast infection can spread and cause a dangerous, widespread infection in babies with weakened immune systems.

Call your baby's doctor if you think your baby has thrush. Although mild cases often clear up on their own, many babies need treatment with antifungal medications. These medications are usually applied to the infected areas with a dropper or with your finger after a feeding. A baby with a yeast infection in the diaper area can be treated with an antifungal ointment following diaper changes.

If your baby develops thrush and you are breastfeeding, you may want to use the same antifungal ointment to help prevent passing the infection back and forth between your breast and your baby’s mouth. You can continue breastfeeding during treatment.

Answer 4

Yes thers is a medication on the market but your child's doctor have to prescribe it. So just let the doc know so that baby can get better.

Answer 5

Nystatin. Requires a physician's prescription. Safe. Effective. Swabbed inside baby's mouth. Just phone your baby's physician's office and the nurse will phone the prescription to a pharmacy for you.

Answer 6

My son had thrush and his doctor prescribed Nystatin. It cleared up in a matter of weeks. (I also made a point to wipe out his mouth with a cloth wrapped round my finger.)

Answer 7

Thrush can be treated effectively by medication but it often disappears by itself.
If it hurts to eat make sure he is taking in fluids like formula or pedialyte.
Mouthsores usually resolve 10-24 days.
Contact your pediatrician or family practioner for OTC medications that can be used. (Taking Care of Your Child, 6th edition, pg 356, 358)

From webmd http://www.webmd.com/hw/health_guide_atoz/hw139071.asp

Home Treatment

Thrush is a yeast infection that can develop in the mouth and throat and on the tongue. Thrush is most common in newborns, infants, and older adults, but it can occur at any age. In healthy newborns and infants, thrush is usually not a serious problem and is easily treated and cured.
If your child only has mild thrush, you may only need to clean bottle nipples and pacifiers regularly and massage the inside of your child's mouth with a clean moist cloth. If you are breast-feeding, you should clean your nipples with an antifungal medication, such as nystatin (Mycostatin). You should also dry your nipples after breast-feeding. Applying lanolin-containing body lotion may help relieve nipple soreness.
Massaging plain, unflavored yogurt that contains live cultures (check the label) around the inside of your child's mouth can also help cure thrush. Yogurt helps healthy bacteria grow in the mouth; these bacteria stop the growth of the yeast that causes thrush.
Adults can treat thrush at home with gentian violet (1%), a dye that kills bacteria and fungi. It is available without a prescription. If there is no known cause for the infection or if gentian violet does not cure the thrush, you need to see your doctor.

Comfort measures
Measures can be taken to reduce the discomfort of thrush:
Drink cold liquids, such as water or iced tea, or eat flavored ice treats or frozen juices.
Eat foods that are easy to swallow such as gelatin, ice cream, or custard.
If the patches are painful, try drinking from a straw.
Rinse your mouth several times a day with a warm saltwater rinse. You can make the saltwater mixture with 1 tsp (5 g) of salt in 8 fl oz (0.2 L) of warm water.

Medications

Thrush is a yeast infection that can develop in the mouth and throat and on the tongue. Thrush is most common in newborns, infants, and older adults, but it can occur at any age. In healthy newborns and infants, thrush is usually not a serious problem and is easily treated and cured.
Both nonprescription and prescription medications that inhibit the growth of yeast (antifungals) are available for treating thrush. If nonprescription medications do not cure thrush, you will need to see a doctor for a prescription medication.
In infants, treatment is continued for at least 48 hours after the symptoms have gone away. Adults usually need treatment for 14 days. In more severe or persistent infections, treatment may be continued beyond the normal treatment period.
Antifungal medications are either applied directly to the affected area (topical) or swallowed (oral) so the medication affects the whole body.

Answer 8

In any case, get the child to the doctor immediately. The child will not be able to eat, due to the pain, and in severe cases can choke to death as the tongue becomes very swollen. The doctor will prescribe medication, do not use anything over the counter.

Answer 9

Acidophillus (sp). 1/4 tab disolved in slush/icey drink until you can get to the Doc will help.

Answer 10

i have found that giving a baby yogurt helps with thrush.