This is completely harmless, and you don't need to worry about speaking to your doctor or pharmacist unless you're concerned. The symptoms of thrush in adults can be similar to those in children, but you may only have red, sore patches on the inside surface (mucosa) of your mouth.

The Palliative Care Knowledge Zone is not intended for use by people living with a terminal illness or their family and friends, who should access our information for the public. The manufacturer says that the gel has a passionfruit flavour, which we struggled to make out, although the gel doesn’t taste unpleasant. Mouth ulcers and oral thrush: Apply gel directly to the sore areas using your finger tip or a cotton bud once or twice daily for at least one minute. If your baby is having difficulty feeding, or appears uncomfortable with signs of thrush, they may need some simple treatment.Bisphosphonates (which are commonly prescribed to slow down bone thinning) can increase the risk of damage to the jaw bone.

Ulceration that hasn’t healed after two weeks could be a sign of something more serious, such as mouth cancer, so it’s important to speak to your dentist, who can refer you directly to a specialist for further tests. A dietician if the patient's not eating or drinking enough, or if they're experiencing changes in taste.

If your mouth ulcer is in an awkward place, you’ll probably want to sit quietly with a mirror nearby so you can be sure the tablet is dissolving in the right place! The rinse isn’t recommended for use for more than seven days, and make sure you don’t swallow after rinsing – apart from anything else, we wouldn’t recommend the taste!

Whilst they’re very effective, the fact that they contain a mild steroid means not everyone will be happy to take.

Thrush can be passed on through contact, so if you're breastfeeding a baby with thrush, you may develop thrush of the nipple. If you have been prescribed chlorhexidine and forget to take it or apply it on a regular basis, it may help to set an alarm to remind you.