Oral Thrush (Gingivostomatitis Herpetica): Drug Therapy

Therapeutic targets

• Alleviation of symptoms
• Avoidance of complications

Therapy recommendations

• Symptomatic therapy (antipyretics/antipyretic drugs if necessary: suppositories, juice, or tablets).
• The oral mucosa as well as the lips are treated locally with antiseptic, antiphlogistic (anti-inflammatory) as well as analgesic (analgesic) therapeutics. Also local anesthetic (“local anesthetic”) gels such as Dynexan and solutions such as Xylocaine viscous 2% solution can be used.
• In moderate and severe cases, antivirals are used.
• See also under “Further therapy“.