A question

Poor Kate. I really do feel sorry for her.  All the antibiotics have given her a yeast infection.  She is taking a probiotic, but does anyone have any advice for the yeast infection? Can you use specific yeast infection medication for young girls? Over the counter or do you need a prescription for it? 

Comments

[carosgram]

Yogurt, yogurt, yogurt - it is the best yeast infection treatment I know that is not prescription. Just eat and enjoy - taste good and does the job

[Laura from GA]

Oh, Poor Kate. My girls have always suffered with this everytime they have antibiotics. I'm not sure if you have it there, but a thin layer of Lotrimin cream 2 times per day is what our doctors have always prescribed for them. It's an OTC not a prescriptions.
Good luck and feel better!

[Kia]

I had a girlfriend recently go through this with her daughter, who's six. Her doc told her not to use the over-the-counter stuff and gave her a prescription for something. Not sure what else to suggest. Poor kid. She's been through so much already...

[Dani]

I'd be leery of using an OTC med on a little one. Especially *there*.

Call the doc. It can't hurt.

I haven't researched it myself, BUT... it's my understanding that yogurt is a preventative, not a cure. If the probiotics aren't helping, neither will the yogurt anyway.

Good luck. Poor kid....

[Lori]

yogurt is the best have her eat it and also use as a cream in the area. Use plain as the cream. Also can have her sit in a baking soda bath for a short time helps get the ph level back to normal

[Laura]

Our doctor has recommended Lotrimin for our daughter since she was about 9 months old for yeast infection. Works like a charm. Hope the antibiotics do the trick and Kate is back to her normal self soon.

[Liz]

Yep yogurt is the way to go. Even my sister-in-law who is a nurse says so. :)

[Sarah]

I think yogurt is a bunk cure. From what I understand, it really only works if you apply it to the area. I think you should call the doctor--maybe they can give her a diflucan? or a half a of a diflucan?

[Fiona]

We got medication on prescription for our daughter when she was around a year old for a yeast infection under her arm (bite which got infected) so I presume you could get one from the doc for other areas too...

It seems never-ending sometimes, this Florence Nightingale game!

Fiona

[Ellen]

Wow! I've had like 20 different antibiotics in the last school year. Winter makes my immune system shut down even worse than it already is. So, I ended up with Candida, which is systemic yeast. I take acidophilous twice a day and yogurt is a staple in my house. the cultures are the only thing that will clear it.

[Bump]

Same issue with my daughter, my doc told me to use regular store bought yeast infection cream and it worked like a charm!

[Bump]

Oh, she was 2

[Carol]

Acidophilus capsules. This is the live culture that's in yogurt, but more of it.

[Amy]

Yogurt always has worked for me.

I wouldn't use any OTC creams or anything on one so young without a doctor's guidance. I'm sure they can help you with the correct dose over the phone - no need to take her back in.

Poor little midge...

Amy @ http://prettybabies.blogspot.com

[mar]

Yogurt does not have enough of the probiotic to really help. Acidophillus is the key - but get the stuff that needs to be refrigerated, not just the kind in the bottle. Health food store should have it. Has more live cultures in it than the dried kind. My son was on 2 strong antibiotics last summer, for lyme disease and for infected yellowjacket bite, and it really helped.

Poor Kate - good luck!

[Eliza]

NO, NO, NO to the baking soda bath! That's good for regular diaper rash because it neutralizes the acids from diaper contents that sting, but you want to aim for more ACIDIC, which is why grown-ups use vinegar in water for that sort of thing. Lotrimin never helped my kids with thrush; Lamisil works MUCH better. I've used it on a baby as young as two months and it worked like a charm with no side effects. Yogurt, yogurt, yogurt, yes, but watch the sugar content--you want to aim for a low-sugar diet for Kate, and if you can get her to drink cranberry juice or eat chewable vitamin C then do because it'll keep it from going to her urinary tract. Those probiotic yogurt drinks are good--most pill probiotics are already dead; it's got to be the live stuff to work. And plain yogurt used once or twice a day liberally to the area will help restore the balance of "good" bacteria.

[MaryAnne]

Diflucan is the prescription one-dose pill given to adults. They have a liquid version for kids. Don't know about where you are, but it is prescription in the U.S. It works, and nothing goes where it shouldn't for a little kid. Yogurt will prevent her tummy from being as upset from the antibiotics, and for some people it prevents yeast infections, but it can't cure them.

[Dani]

Re: Diflucan

Warning: TMI ahead...

OMG! I've only had two yeast infections in my life. One while pg and the other while I was on a VERY high dose of antibiotics while I had my period and purchased "scented" pads accidentally (bad combo). I was given Diflucan for the second one.

I thought the infection itself was itchy/uncomfortable but the Diflucan made me want to rake at my bits with a fork!!! It guess it flushes the infection from your body so quickly that it sends it into an uproar as it's curing it or something because OMG... I wanted to die for about 18 hours after taking it. It definitely got WORSE before it got better. The good news, is that it did get better quickly when the OTC stuff wasn't doing a thing. Personally, I'd only use Difluan again as a last resort when the other stuff isn't working.

Just had to get that out there. Us gals have to share this stuff, ya' know? :)

[Keri]

For me, when I have a yeast infection, I just peel a clove of garlic and put it in my vagina to leave in all day. Then before bed, replace it with a new clove. Repeat the next day if necessary. It's the best natural remedy out there and works wonders! None of that yucky, messy cream. However, for Kate, here are some other tips:

http://herbs.lovetoknow.com/Yeast_Infection_in_Kids_Remedies
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/home-remedies-yeast-infection-cure.html

Good luck!

[Ali]

I had to take a lot of antibiotics as a kid, and vinegar in the bath was what always gave me the most relief. Only put a few inches of water in the bath and then a really good slosh of vinegar in there and soak for 20 mins or so.

I'd still be asking the doctor if there's a cream suitable for kids though. Poor kid :(

[kerry]

Hi
You can use the same topical anti fungal that you'd use(over the counter) for yourself. I'd definately get her checked out and get a script for something to help from the inside as well.

They prescribe regular anti fungal stuff in Canada along with Fusidin, (an anti bacterical) for a severe nappy rash, so I reckon it will be fine. I have twin girls, 2 years and we've used it safely for what it's worth.

Good grief, just when I couldn't imagine your life getting any more hectic....
Take care.

[kerry]

I realised I should be a little more specific. I've used monostat on my kids and it worked well.

[Anla]

Stay away from bubble baths it makes it worse. See if she will eat yogurt. Over the counter may be to strong. My heart goes out to poor little Kate. Candida can be a real Bitch.

[Diane Dawson]

Hello from a former South African!

Diflucan the generic of is flucanazole (prescription only here) and Lotrimin is clotrimazole. We were told to use OTC clotrimazole 1% cream on our newborn. Poor baby got a yeast infection from me during her birth...

[Bugged]

Second the yogurt advice. Plain yogurt.

[kimmieg]

I'd call the ped, before trying any OTC remedies. Our ped (or paed, as you crazy people spell it...lol) always recommends OTC cream when Maddy gets yeast (Lotrimin, or something like that). Poor baby ~ I hope you are all well soon! You've really had a rotten week. {{{hugs}}}
Kim

[melody]

wow. i just read all the advice you have been given....good luck figuring it out! Me thinks .... phone your paed honey!

[Nikki]

Yoghurt. Plain old yoghurt. Use it as a cream on the area. It will ease the burning.

[Jerri Ann]

Carosgran forgot something really important, you can also put the plain ol' yogurt right on her bottom, I've always used it like that, just use it like a cream, although it is way more messy, it helps.

[Jessica]

RE: Yogurt

Much of the time it clears a yeast infection right up - but you must buy PLAIN yogurt (no sugar added) and it must be biolive/probiotic/say "with live cultures/bacteria" (not sure what they say in SA). And you must apply it directly to the vagina, cleaning and changing it every couple hours (make sure to protect the underwear!). Eating yogurt is more of a preventative measure against yeast infections.

If it doesn't work, having her sit in a warm bath with several tablespoons of apple cider vinegar (NOT white vinegar or any other kind) works brilliantly. Smells a little strange, but is very helpful.

Feel better Kate!

[scottish heather]

its got to be natural live yogurt and used on the area not eaten

phone your doc as there are oral medication for children in the uk its called nystan(sp?) and there are also topical ointments

[Bottonz]

Oh shame man, poor munchkin

I used caneston ( just the small tube cream ) for my 11 month old Miss A, And it really works like a charm !

[Katie]

I've heard that about the yogurt.. hope it helps, poor kiddo.

[Jess]

You could try gentian violet - its a great cure for yeast infections. You just paint it on (careful, it stains like crazy) and that's it! Its the same thing a lot of folks use when their babies have thrush (oral).

Good luck.

[Rachel]

Yogurt has ALWAYS worked wonders for me, and I have gotten several yeast infections as a result of taking antibiotics for sinus problems. I don't know what kind of yogurt you have over there, but here in the states yoplait is very good, and they also have some with kid's cartoon characters on the cartons, so that might entice Kate to try it if she is a finicky eater. Sorry about your bad week, I hope everything goes smoothly from now on! I think that you should leave the kids with your hubs and treat yourself to something fabulous once everyone is back to normal!

[Shandra]

You can open the acidophilus capsules and dump the powders on the area (this works on me, and it truly can't hurt anything). Also keeping that area dry is key.

[anonymous]

I don't know if this is an appropriate solution for a young girl but one over the counter home remedy for yeast infections that works quite well is a single peeled clove of garlic used as a vaginal suppository (better while you sleep so it doesn't fall out). Careful not to cut into it while peeling as the juice might sting. There are a couple websites that mention it if you search, and it has no side affects and works just as quickly as over the counter medicine I've tried.

[anonymous]

Oh, I forgot to mention that a bath in camomile tea (sp?) can also help with the uncomfortable symptoms. Just a few tea bags in the bath water can help.
I'm a fan of home remedies and they can be suprisingly effective.

[Anna]

In the US, when a baby (infant) has thrush (?not sure about the spelling, it is a yeast infection in the mouth), there is an oral medicine that he can take. I would ask about that, if infants can take it so can kate. Oral doses of lactobacillus help, and white yoghurt with live cultures applied on the area help, but they are slow.

[JB]

I've not read all the post. But Pick and Pay have a great fanny wash made from Rooibus. I have found it to be the best thing ever. However, of course since the bottle is at home and not here in the office I cannot see what it says about use for kids. All the best! Jx

[JB]

Some info on that fanny wash I mentioned above....

https://www.pnponline.co.za/ProductList.aspx?CategoryName=Groceries&SearchFor=Rooibos

Nature Fresh Rooibos Vaginal Cleanser 200 ML
Price:R 33.95 per 200 ML

All liquid washes and vaginal cleansers have: NO PERFUME, NO COLOURANTS, NO TOXIC: PRESERVATIVES OR CHEMICALS.

http://www.naturefresh.co.za/Products/Catalogue/Intimate%20hygiene.zip

Perhaps could give them a call and see what they say about using it on small children. The relief it gives is amazing!
16 Boulevard Way Capricorn Business Park, Muizenberg 7945. Tel: 021 7090050 fax: 021 7090051. info@naturefresh.co.za www.naturefresh.co,za

All the best!

[Sister Mel]

Remember Gary is in the US this week so can buy whatever cookie cream is needed. Poor katie. xxx

[pdxem]

The probiotics are good. cut out fruit juice, refined carbs (white bread etc) and sweets of any kind for a few days.

[Tripsmom]

I used my Gynodactarin cream mixed with a little unperfumed aquaeous cream on one of my girls - it worked. Otherwise ask your pharmacist - they normally know what to use and what not to use on kids. Good luck!! I think they should ban Gran Prix in all houses with kids - it sucks - my husband goes into Zombie mode!!!!!!!!!

[Julia]

Please call your paed and have him prescribe something. Don't know about this yoghurt on your cookie business....

[Rachel]

I'm not sure if this will work with Kate... Cranberry juice is good for clearing up yeast infections and Plain yoghurt applied in the nappy on the infected areas. Hope the possum gets better xxx

[amber]

plain yogurt, absolutely, but you have to put the yogurt inside the vagina. i know. plain yogurt, no artificial colours, flavours, or smells. garlic! both to eat and to insert. i know this all sounds crazy, but since i'm not the first to mention it i feel a little less insane. no baths, especially not if they include bubbles or body wash. let her be undie-less in the house if you can.

[amber]

ps, it's called a vulva or a vagina depending on the exact location we're talking about people. pet names for genitals are something i have never understood, lol.

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