Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Will Taking Amoxivillin Help Cure White Patches On Tongue?

hi my one year old daughter started developing a little why patches it look like blisters on her tongue I took her to the doctor and they gave me benadryland told me to buy some mylanta and mixed itthen give it to her as well as they gave me amoxicillin to give to her too she s still in pain from them and they have not told me exactly what it is on her tongue or how she could have gotten it or anything like that so what can I do to at least take the pain or ease the pain because what they had given me is not working
posted on Sun, 22 Jun 2014
Twitter Wed, 6 Aug 2014 Answered on
Twitter Thu, 7 Aug 2014 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
Pediatrician, Pulmonology ,  's  Response
Hi...by what you quote I feel it could be fungal infection of the mouth and oral cavity and it is commonly called oral thrush.
Sometimes antibiotics might aggravate the condition. I suggest you use oral antifungal mouth paint in consultation with your paediatrician.
Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.
Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries related to your child health, Talk to a Pediatrician. Click here to Book a Consultation.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Antacid


Loading Online Doctors....
Will Taking Amoxivillin Help Cure White Patches On Tongue?

Hi...by what you quote I feel it could be fungal infection of the mouth and oral cavity and it is commonly called oral thrush. Sometimes antibiotics might aggravate the condition. I suggest you use oral antifungal mouth paint in consultation with your paediatrician. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health. Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,