My 5 week old baby has had thrush for 4 weeks now.. I have just completed the second 2 wk Nystatin prescription, but he still has it.. I only bottle feed and I sterilize everything religiously.. The doctor is sending him in for labwork, because she is concerned that he may have a problem with his immune system. Apparently, it is uncommon for Nystatin to not cure thrush, especially after two attempts.. Anyone have a similar experience with Nystatin?
2007-03-23 07:04:59 · 9 answers · asked by mj'smomma 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I am not sure why your doc is worried. My son pretty much had thrush none stop until he got teeth. The second time I took him in for it, my doctor told me that I was worrying too much and that thrush is typically around until teeth come. Though I was breastfeeding, not sure if that makes a difference.
2007-03-23 13:06:43 · answer #1 · answered by Elizabeth P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-07 20:01:46 · answer #2 · answered by Manda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be difficult to treat. Nystatin usually does the trick but sometimes fails. Make sure you are swabbing it on the thrush itself. The medicine does not do any good once swallowed. It works on contact. There is a stronger antifungal but not a first line medicine. It is not commonly used b/c of side effects I think. The good thing about thrush is it will eventually go away on it's own but can take months. Some docs use Gentian violet. It is otc. It will turn baby's lips purple, but that only lasts a few days.
2007-03-23 07:18:18 · answer #3 · answered by krispeds 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son had thrush and was perscribed Nystatin as well. It started clearing up after only a few days and was gone in a few weeks. Some doctors also use genatian violet to treat thrush as well. Its a dark bluish purple and is painted inside the mouth. Its a pain but i've heard it works really well.
2007-03-23 07:09:54 · answer #4 · answered by Tiffany 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try grapefruit seed extract it is safe and treats thrush.
The other thing is to be sure to add 1/3 to 1/2 cup of vinegar to your rinse cycle of laundry. Yeast can live on clothes and bleach will not kill it in a standard dilution. Your clothes won't smell of vinegar I promise. Vinegar is actually a really good fabric softener.
2007-03-23 07:16:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not personal experience, but yes I have heard that Nystatin does the trick...but sterilization may not be enough....at this point i would recommend you throw away the bottles and start fresh...many women who pump, and bottle feed....are told to throw away the plastic parts of the pump (the parts that come off to be cleaned) and buy a new set.... Yeast thrives on sugar....what formula is he getting?
2007-03-23 07:11:41 · answer #6 · answered by motherhendoulas 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are u giving baby breast milk? are u or baby on antibiotics(they can leave little ones susceptible to thrush)?...u can try genteen violet u can get it at Walgreen's or u can go to the health food store and get I'm going to spell phonetically "acid-ah-ful-lis" its sold as a digestive supplement its the beneficial culture they use in yogurt u break the capsule open and rub it all over in babies mouth 2 or 3 times a day (it tastes kinda sweet and babe wont mind and might even like it)it works wonders and can even fix diaper rash after it comes out the other end u might want to give it a try...can't hurt good luck
2007-03-23 07:27:33 · answer #7 · answered by adriannemae 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I cant remember what we used but my daughter did have thrush. I thought we would never get rid of it!! They tested her immune system and she was just fine. They told me it was hard to get rid of sometimes.
2007-03-23 07:10:45 · answer #8 · answered by samira 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, although I was bf-ing. We would need both the oral and the diaper cream. The oral usually took care of it.
2007-03-23 07:10:44 · answer #9 · answered by lillilou 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋