How much yoghurt do I need to eat/drink to avoid thrush?

[beansprout]

Am on Amoxycillin for a week as I have an chest infection that has spread to my lungs Am really keen to avoid getting thrush on top of this and know I need the "good" bacteria (as I have now been conditioned to call them) but how much yoghurt do I need to eat to get the benefits? Am happy to buy those overpriced little drinks for a week to do this but again, how many?

TIA

[Mud]

get acidopholus from health food store- much more effective

[WigWamBam]

Agree with Mud - live yoghurt on its own will help but acidophilus is better.

[beansprout]

Sounds like good advice. Thanks, both of you

[Gloworm]

definatly buy the capsules, much better than the drinks, especially if you buy a good brand.

[Coolmama]

Best advice I ever got re. thrush - Is a bit gross so squemish people look away now......... I had thrush and was told by the doctor to soak a tampon in the yoghurt and then insert in - worked an absolute charm !!!

[beansprout]

I have done that before now, but am hoping to prevent rather than find a cure! Will bear it in mind though!