Patient's question:
A four-and-a-half-month-old baby has white patches in their mouth and tongue. After visiting the hospital, the doctor diagnosed it as a fungal infection and prescribed three medications. Upon returning home, I researched and found that gentian violet solution seems not to be suitable for use. Could you please tell me if it's okay to use gentian violet solution to clean the baby's mouth?Previous Treatment and Effects:
The doctor initially prescribed cold medicine.
Help Needed:
I just want to know whether it's safe to use gentian violet solution inside the baby's mouth.
Doctor's answer:
Baby, there are white patches in your mouth and on your tongue. When you went to the hospital, the doctor said it was a fungal infection, likely thrush. For nystatin solution, which is used to treat oral candidiasis in infants, you should temporarily turn the baby's face downward after applying the medication to prevent the possibility of swallowing it. However, since the baby is so small, it's hard to ensure they won't swallow it at all. It's best not to use it in this case. Pay close attention to the baby's condition regularly, and if it worsens, it's still best to seek medical treatment.