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What can i do for a baby with thrush?
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Rx Meds : For infants with oral thrush we usually prescribe a suspension of an anti yeast medicine called nystatin. This kills the yeast on contact like a weed killer, so applying it to the areas with a q-tip can speed the fix. An old time remedy has been gentian violet, but it is exceedingly messy & i had one kid develop airway complications after home use so i don't recommend it.
Answered 9/28/2016
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