Oral Thrush
Before we can issue a treatment, you’ll need to answer a short assessment. This assessment will help us recommend the right treatment for you.
100% confidential
Takes less than 5 minutes!
UK pharmacy
Oral Thrush Treatments Online
You can order oral thrush treatments online with Simple Online Pharmacy. Our UK-registered clinical team can diagnose your ED, and offer appropriate treatment options. Simply fill out an assessment form, and once our clinical team has reviewed it, we can pass a prescription on to our pharmacy team. They can fill the prescription and dispatch your medication securely and discreetly to your door.
Oral Thrush treatment options
Overview
What is Oral Thrush?
Oral thrush is an infection, caused by a fungus known as candida. These fungi are part of your normal body flora (the bacteria and fungi which live on your skin and in your digestive tract). However, some factors and other health conditions can cause them to grow out of balance with the rest of your body, leading to infections.
The most common symptoms of oral thrush include;
- White patches on the interior of the mouth, which may bleed
- White coating on the tongue
- Unpleasant taste in the mouth
- Pain (sore tongue or gums), cracks at the corner of the mouth
- Difficulty eating or drinking, lack of taste
Oral thrush is more common in babies and older people with dentures. Normally, oral thrush is harmless; however, if you regularly get oral thrush infections,or have other medical conditions, such as diabetes or conditions related to your immune system, you should speak to your doctor before seeking treatment.
Oral Thrush Treatments
The most common treatments for any thrush infections are antifungal medications. These medications specifically target fungal cells, causing less damage to your own cells in the process.
Nystan (Nystatin) works by punching holes in the cell walls of fungal cells, causing them to die off. Nystan is given as a liquid, which you swish around in your mouth to kill off the infection at the source.
FAQ
What causes oral thrush?
Oral thrush is caused by an infection of candida fungi; microscopic cells which naturally live on your skin. Due to overabundance, or your immune system ignoring them, these fungi can grow out of control, leading to an infection.
What are the symptoms of oral thrush?
Oral thrush affects the mouth, including the tongue and gums. The most common symptoms are;
- White patches on the interior of the mouth, which may bleed
- White coating on the tongue
- Unpleasant taste in the mouth
- Pain (sore tongue or gums), cracks at the corner of the mouth
- Difficulty eating or drinking, lack of taste
What treatments are available for oral thrush?
Currently, we supply Nystatin, and antifungal medication that comes as a liquid, designed to rinse out the mouth.
Who gets oral thrush?
Anyone can develop oral thrush; however, it is much more common amongst elderly people, people who wear dentures, and infants.
Is oral thrush dangerous?
Under normal circumstances, oral thrush is harmless. However, if you are immunocompromised (your immune system isn’t working properly, or you have other conditions that weaken your immune system), you should seek medical attention if you develop oral thrush.
