Canesten Thrush Cream 2%
Canesten Thrush Cream relieves irritation of the vulva (vulvitis) which is caused by vaginal thrush (candidiasis). Although this cream provides relief from the external irritation caused by vaginal thrush, it cannot treat any internal cause of the infection. Ask your doctor or pharmacist to recommend a treatment for this. Some women suffer from recurrent attacks of thrush. To reduce the frequency of these attacks, the male partner’s penis can be treated with this cream to prevent re-infection, even if they have no symptoms of thrush. The active substance in Canesten Thrush External Cream is clotrimazole. Clotrimazole belongs to a group of medicines called azoles and is an antifungal agent which fights the cause of infections such as vaginal thrush.
Product Information
Canesten Thrush Cream relieves irritation of the vulva (vulvitis) which is caused by vaginal thrush (candidiasis). Although this cream provides relief from the external irritation caused by vaginal thrush, it cannot treat any internal cause of the infection. Ask your doctor or pharmacist to recommend a treatment for this. Some women suffer from recurrent attacks of thrush. To reduce the frequency of these attacks, the male partner’s penis can be treated with this cream to prevent re-infection, even if they have no symptoms of thrush. The active substance in Canesten Thrush External Cream is clotrimazole. Clotrimazole belongs to a group of medicines called azoles and is an antifungal agent which fights the cause of infections such as vaginal thrush.
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Suggested Directions: Please read enclosed leaflet carefully before use.
Women aged 16 to 60:
- Before use, pierce the tube seal by inverting the cap over the end of the tube and press.
- To treat the itching and soreness of the vulva (vulvitis), the cream should be thinly and evenly applied to the area around the entrance of the vagina, 2 or 3 times a day and smoothed in gently.
- A product to treat the internal (vaginal) infection should be used at the same time.
- Treatment should be continued until symptoms of the infections disappear.
- Consult your doctor if the symptoms of your infection do not improve within seven days of finishing treatment for the internal infection.
Treating a male partner:
- If your male partner is treated with this cream, the cream should be applied to the end of the penis 2 or 3 times a day for up to two weeks.
Ingredients: The active substance is clotrimazole at a strength of 2% w/w. The other ingredients are benzyl alcohol, polysorbate 60, sorbitan stearate, cetyl palmitate, cetostearyl alcohol, octyldodecanol and purified water.
What else to know:
- This product may damage and reduce effectiveness of latex condoms. Another method of contraception should be used for 5 days after using this cream.
- Tampons should not be used while using this product.
Do not use, and see your doctor as soon as possible if:
- This is the first time you have had symptoms of thrush
- You are pregnant or trying to become pregnant
- You have had more than two episodes of vaginal thrush in the last 6 months
- You or your partner has previously had a sexually transmitted disease
Or you have any of the following symptoms:
- Irregular or abnormal vaginal bleeding or a blood-stained discharge
- Ulcers, blisters or sores of the vagina or vulva
- A foul smelling discharge from the vagina
- Redness, irritation or swelling associated with treatment
- Lower abdominal pain
- Pain or difficulty in passing urine
- Fever or chills
- Feeling sick or vomiting
- Diarrhoea
This is because Canesten Thrush External Cream may not be the right treatment for you. Seek advice before using if you are breast feeding, pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or suffer from allergies.
Precautions: Use according to the directions on the product taking the appropriate cautions outlined. Always consult the Patient Information Leaflet before using this medicine. Speak to your pharmacist or doctor if you have any questions. Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children.