Other types of fungus have been discovered, however, so it may be necessary to try different drugs besides the ones that are used now. Some medications, such as antibiotics, steroids, and cancer medications, may cause thrush. It can cause sore throat, pain when swallowing, and nausea. It can also make you not want to eat, make eating painful, and make food taste different. Treatments for oral thrush include mouthwash and tablets called troches.
Some people try baking soda or hydrogen peroxide mixed with water to rinse the mouth.
If the thrush is advanced, this isn't likely to work. Treatments for thrush include clotrimazole, fluconazole, and ketoconazole. These drugs have different brand names. These drugs sometimes lose their effects when taken for long periods of time, but new ways to use these drugs, and new drugs are being studied. Some people try different home remedies.