Canesten Thrush Cream

Canesten Thrush Cream 20G

Treatment for thrush.

What is Canesten Thrush Cream?

Canesten thrush cream is a treatment of candidal vulvitis. It should be used as an adjunct to treatment of candidal vaginitis. Can also be used for treatment of sexual partner's penis to prevent re-infection. Provides effective soothing relief for the external symptoms of thrush, such as itching, burning, redness and soreness.

What is Thrush and what can cause Thrush?

Yeast and bacteria are naturally present in your vagina. Thrush occurs when the level of Candida albicans increases.

• You have a weakened immune system
• Pregnancy (mainly during third trimester)
• When on your period
• When taking certain medicines and antibiotics
• If you have a medical condition like diabetes, HIV or if your under going  chemotherapy 

Thrush is not an STI or a serious condition and in most cases it can be treated easily and effectively. It is also normal and very common 3 in 4 women suffer from it at least once during their lifetime.

Warnings and Precautions

• Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
• Read the package leaflet before use.
• Do not use if expiration date printed on the carton has passed.

Do not use if:

• You are allergic to clotrimazole or any of the other ingredients

Speak to your GP before using if:

• You are unsure whether you have thrush or this is the first time you have had these symptoms.
• You have had more than two infections of thrush in the last six months.
• You or your partner have ever had a sexually transmitted disease.
• You are aged under 16 or over 60.

Ingredients

Active ingredient: Clotrimazole 400mg (2%w/w)

Other ingredients: Benzyl alcohol, polysorbate 60, sorbitan stearate, cetyl palmitate, cetostearyl alcohol, octyldodecanol and purified water

How do I use Canesten Thrush Cream?

Dosage:

16-60 years:

Apply thinly TWO or THREE times daily and rub in gently.

Treatment should be continued for up to 1 week after treating the internal infection in women and for 2 weeks in men.

However, if after concomitant treatment of the vaginitis, the symptoms do not improve within seven days, the patient should consult a physician.

Under 16 and over 60 years: not recommended except on medical advice.

What are the side effects of Canesten Thrush Cream?

Possible side effects:

After you apply the cream you might experience: 

Itching, rash, blisters, burning, discomfort, swelling, redness, irritation or peeling of skin.

If you experience any of the above effects, speak to your GP or pharmacist straight away. If you get any side effects, talk to your GP or pharmacist.

Reporting of side effects

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in the above description and patient information leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for “MHRA yellowcard” in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.