Oral thrush in adults
Treatments for oral thrush
Oral thrush can usually be successfully treated with antifungal medicines . These usually come in the form of gels or liquid that you apply directly inside your mouth (topical medication), although tablets or capsules are sometimes used.
Topical medication will usually need to be used several times a day for around7 to 14 days. Tablet or capsules are usually taken once daily.
These medications don't oftenhave side effects, although some can causenausea (feeling sick), vomiting, bloating, abdominal (tummy) pain and diarrhoea .
If antibiotics or corticosteroids are thought to be causing your oral thrush, the medicine or the way it is delivered may need to be changed or the dosage reduced.
Medically Reviewed by a doctor on 21 Dec 2018
Introduction
Oral thrush is a fungal infection of the mouth. It is not contagious and is usually successfully treated with antifungal medication.
Symptoms of oral thrush
Symptoms of oral thrushcaninclude: white patches (plaques) in the mouth that can often be wiped off, leaving behind redareas that may bleed slightly loss of taste or an unpleasant taste in the mo
When to see your GP
Speak to your GP if you develop symptoms of oral thrush. If left untreated, the symptoms will often persist and your mouth will continue to feel uncomfortable. In severe cases that are left untreated
Causes of oral thrush
Low numbers of the fungus Candida are naturally found in the mouth and digestive system of most people. They don't usually cause any problems, but can lead to oral thrush if they multiply. There are
Treatments for oral thrush
Oral thrush can usually be successfully treated with antifungal medicines . These usually come in the form of gels or liquid that you apply directly inside your mouth (topical medication), although ta
Preventing oral thrush
There are a number of things you can do to reduce your chances of developing oral thrush, including: rinsing your mouth after meals brushing your teeth twice a day with a toothpaste that contains f
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