Oral Thrush — Hyde Park Pharmacy Leeds

Oral thrush is a fungal infection in the mouth caused by Candida. It shows up as white patches on the tongue or inner cheeks, sometimes with soreness, a loss of taste, or cracks at the corners of the mouth. It's common in babies, denture wearers and people using steroid inhalers, and often follows a course of antibiotics.

Treatments & products

POM Nystatin oral suspension Prescription antifungal suspension for oral thrush, adults 18+ From £22.99 View treatment ›

P Corsodyl Dental Gel 1% 50g Corsodyl Dental Gel is a chlorhexidine antiseptic gel brushed onto the teeth and gums... only £4.79 View ›

GSL Corsodyl 0.2% Mouthwash 300ml An antiseptic chlorhexidine 0.2% mouthwash for sore gums, mouth ulcers and keeping the... from £5.49 View ›

GSL Oraldene Medicated Mouthwash 200ml Oraldene is a general sale medicine: a hexetidine 0.1% antibacterial and antifungal... only £4.49 View ›

P Daktarin Oral Gel Antifungal oral gel that treats and prevents oral thrush (Candida) in adults and... from £7.99 View ›

Oral Thrush — your questions, answered

How is oral thrush treated?

With an antifungal used in the mouth. Daktarin oral gel (miconazole) is available from the pharmacy after a few questions from our pharmacist to check it's suitable. If a gel isn't right for you, nystatin suspension is a prescription liquid our pharmacist can supply after a consultation — see our oral thrush treatment service. Treatment usually takes a week or two.

Can I stop oral thrush coming back?

Good mouth care makes a real difference: brush your teeth twice a day, clean dentures well and don't sleep in them, and if you use a steroid inhaler, rinse your mouth out — or use a spacer — after each dose. If thrush keeps returning, it's worth a check, as recurrent thrush can point to something else, such as diabetes.

When should I see a GP about oral thrush?

See your GP if it hasn't improved after treatment, if it keeps coming back, or if you have pain or difficulty swallowing — that can mean the infection has spread further down the throat and needs different treatment. Babies with thrush who are struggling to feed, and anyone with a weakened immune system, should also be seen.

Information only — always read the patient leaflet and ask our pharmacist if you're unsure. Prescription treatments are supplied only after a consultation and our pharmacist's approval.