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Daktarin Oral Gel, 80g
What Daktarin oral gel is and what it is used for?
Daktarin oral gel is a medicine which is used to treat fungal infections of the mouth, throat and gullet.
The gel contains miconazole which works by destroying the fungus that is present.
Daktarin Oral Gel is for use in adults and children aged 4 months and over
What is Oral Thrush?
Oral thrush is usually harmless. It’s common in babies and older people with dentures. It can be easily treated with medicines bought from a pharmacy.
ADULTS
Other symptoms in adults are:
- cracks at the corners of the mouth
- not tasting things properly
- an unpleasant taste in the mouth
- pain inside the mouth (for example, a sore tongue or sore gums)
- difficulty eating and drinking
Oral thrush in adults is not contagious.
BABIES
Other symptoms in babies are:
- they do not want to feed
- nappy rash
Babies can pass oral thrush on through breastfeeding. This can cause nipple thrush in mothers.
IF YOU’RE NOT SURE IT’S ORAL THRUSH
Look at other causes of a white or sore tongue.
Oral thrush can be easily treated with a mouth gel bought from a pharmacy. The gel is suitable for adults, children and babies over the age of 4 months.
Ask your pharmacist for advice. Always follow the instructions on the medicine packet.
If you leave oral thrush untreated, the infection can spread to other parts of the body.
HOW YOU CAN PREVENT ORAL THRUSH
Thrush is an infection caused by a fungus called Candida. Some things can make the fungus grow more than usual.
You might get thrush if you’re:
- taking antibiotics over a long time
- using asthma inhalers
- getting cancer treatment like chemotherapy
There are some things you can do to help prevent oral thrush:
DO
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take care of your teeth: brush twice a day, clean your dentures, and go for regular check-ups even if you have dentures
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brush your gums and tongue with a soft toothbrush if you do not have any teeth
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sterilise dummies regularly
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sterilise bottles after each use
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rinse your mouth after eating or taking medicine
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go to regular check-ups if you have a long-term condition like diabetes
DON’T
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do not wear your dentures at night
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do not keep wearing dentures if they do not fit properly – see your dentist
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do not smoke
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Price of Daktarin Oral Gel in UK
Where to buy Daktarin Oral Gel
Daktarin Oral Gel is available to buy with a prescription at Dock Pharmacy Essex UK, UK Online Pharmacy.
You can buy Daktarin Oral Gel uk with a private prescription or with a vets prescription.
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