The best treatment for thrush

  Thrush is common in infants and children up to two years of age, and usually results in a milky white film on the oral mucosa, as well as irritability, pain, crying, difficulty nursing, and fever in infants and children. Treatment for thrush is usually medication.  There are two types of medications for thrush: topical and systemic. Topical medication is usually made by powdering mycoplasma and then mixing it with cod liver oil drops. It is recommended that it be applied evenly to the thrush wound once every three hours for a very noticeable effect.  Systemic medication is suitable for babies with more serious thrush symptoms, usually with oral antifungal medications such as mycophenolate and clotrimazole. You can also use a 1% solution of gentian violet to be applied to the underside of the toddler’s tongue after the baby has finished feeding. By turning the tongue it is able to coat the entire mouth and it is recommended that the drops be applied three to four times a day. Also take some vitamins, commonly vitamins B and C. You can grind the vitamins into a powder by applying them, add water and feed them.  Usually thrush patients use both topical and systemic medication, but the mother’s diet should also be given more attention. Mothers who are breastfeeding are advised to eat a light diet and not to eat spicy and stimulating foods. It is also important to clean and disinfect the baby’s used nipples, bottles and utensils regularly.