Has anyone used Gentian Violet to treat thrush?

[Pennies]

Am BF'ing and have got thrush and saw on Kellymom that some stuff called Gentian Violet can help cure it. Has anyone here used it or does anyone know where I can get it?

[mummytosteven]

think it's quite an old fashioned thrush remedy that my gran used to use. I think it's reputed to stain clothing! sorry that's not really much help.

[mrsdarcy]

I remember trying to track it down 4 years ago when I had thrush in my milk ducts. I had no luck at all, and one chemist said he thought it was no longer sold. Sorry and hope you can get the thrush sorted out.

[Gloworm]

have you tried proboitics/good bacteria? capsules will usually give better results than yoghurt.