Don't flounce unless you are properly dressed.😱

The mouth version is also called thrush here,

This post got my attention, not because of the story [which was quite the situation], but for the fact that in N. America 'thrush' is a condition in the mouth~~~ LOLOLOL

MissAdventure

Perhaps it's to ensure that people do seek medical advice rather than just putting cream on as a matter of course?

Does it thin your skin if overused?

Still doesn't explain the age restriction, though.

Absolutely correct about seeking medical advice.

It's steroid creams that thin the skin, but people will just lie to get them.

The age restrictions are because other illnesses can show symptoms like thrush, especially as we get older. It's precautionary.

Hope that helps. 🙂

nanna8

Ageism is what I would call it. Here they would sue- we are like the USA that way.

It really isn't ageism. It's a counter assistant asking the questions he been trained to ask and following the correct protocols.

And as for sueing, the whole world has gone legal crazy, very few people take responsibility for themselves and will lie to get what they want.

Then they'll blame someone else when it goes wrong, especially if there's a few quid in it for them.

Surely, anything could be serious, though? A backache could be muscular, or turn out to be all sorts of more serious issues.
Abdominal pain - ovulation, too much fibre, or constipation.
Then again it could be ovarian cancer, an ectopic pregnancy, appendicitis...

I wanted some Stugeron for travel sickness as I often feel ill now when in the back of a car. Boots pharmacy was closed so went to an independent chemist. As I don't go into the town very often thought I'd get 2 packs. Assistant went to show pharmacist what she was selling to me and was told to ask me where I was travelling to, I said Portugal ( first country that popped into my head & thought easier than explaining I sometimes now have to travel in the back of a car). Pharmacist gave me a long stare and then said I could only have 1 pack - another jobsworth!

Vulval itching in the older woman could well be lichen sclerosis, which apart from the horrendous itching, can be a precursor to vulval cancer, so it is worth getting checked, despite the embarrassment.

Re age checking, youngest D was highly amused to be asked for proof of age when she went to buy me a bottle wine on their way to lunch here.
She is 42 and had her (school age) son with her but because she didn’t have “proof” they refused.
So SIL said he’d buy it (grey beard but more important, proof of age) and they refused again as he was “buying it for her”.

This has happened to me too. So infuriating 😡
I went to a nearby supermarket picked it off the shelf and paid for it. No questions asked, lesson learned.

Sparklefizz

I bought a product in B&Q using the self checkout last week, and a screen notice came up to call for an assistant.

When she came, she clicked on something and it said
"Does the customer look over 18?"

She looked me up and down very carefully. I was thrilled as I am 76.

My son was with me and he thought it was hilarious. He is also over 18.

I often wonder why they don't put your age on loyalty cards, then once you're scanned your card the check is not needed.

Theexwife

I had this problem in Boots, what annoyed me was that Caneston was on the shelf to buy but the cheaper own make was behind the pharmacy counter where you had to ask and be refused if over 60.

Yes, this is just typical. You can't always get the generic ibuprofen or paracetamol off the shelf either, the branded one is sometimes quadruple the price. The generic version of Loratadine, the hayfever product which works best for me, is often not on the shelves either.
I tend to buy with my online grocery order and keep a stock.

Calendargirl

It’s also how you are limited to how many paracetamol you can buy at a time.

The fact that you can go round numerous pharmacies, supermarkets etc…

If I chose, I could buy at about half a dozen shops in about half an hour.

Yes, I find this intensely irritating. If you want enough "Day and Night" cold and flu treatment or paracetamol for two people you can't buy everything you need in one go. This was particularly irritating during Covid when I was only shopping when I absolutely had to go.
I'm aware that it is done to stop people accumulating drugs for suicide, but as you say you can simply visit more shops to get them.

There a reason why there an age requirement. They're not being difficult on purpose. Thrush type symptoms in 'older' ladies can be signs of diabetes or undiagnosed kidney problems (amongst others).

Lying to a trained pharmacy counter assistant can set yourself up for more problems in the future.

It's unfortunate the assistant 'shrugged' but he was very likely at the end of his rope for the day. It's a thankless job.

it is Gransnet

🥱
Old lady post!

i just bought this from Tesco for my OH for a groin rash - internet order, no questions asked. He is 76.

pascal30

You can get thrush in warm moist areas, armpit, groin, under breasts etc

Where else would you use it? The assistant was inappropriate...

Calendargirl

It’s also how you are limited to how many paracetamol you can buy at a time.

The fact that you can go round numerous pharmacies, supermarkets etc…

If I chose, I could buy at about half a dozen shops in about half an hour.

It would be much better to put a scull and cross bones warning on the pack. Anymore than 8 a day can be fatal. Not many people know that.

Theexwife

The age restriction is because vaginal thrush is rare in the over 60s so symptoms need checking by a health professional.

That makes sense.

The management and treatment of vaginal thrush in the elderly (65+ years, 'medically' speaking) has to be considered alongside potential comorbidities and drug interactions.

All the more reason for us to be able get appointments with our GPs without all the hassle, faff and fuss that some of us have to go through.

The age restriction is because vaginal thrush is rare in the over 60s so symptoms need checking by a health professional.

Perhaps it's to ensure that people do seek medical advice rather than just putting cream on as a matter of course?

Does it thin your skin if overused?

Still doesn't explain the age restriction, though.

Why is there an age limit on buying this treatment otc? Never knew this.

Ive come across this age thing when buying remedies for cystitis online so now I just lie about my age to get around the questionnaire.

Well done, Sago, although I would question your assessment of proper flouncing attire. 😂 Inside-out clothing just seems to add a certain je ne sais quoi to the filthy mood, and which could help your case in any future argument. 🥷