Description

This medicine is sold by Welfare Pharmacy at the professional discretion of a pharmacist.

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We need to ensure that this medicine is suitable for the person it is intended for. Therefore our pharmacist may be required to contact you by phone to find out some additional information. If they are unable to speak to you when required your order may be delayed or the pharmacy medicine part of your order cancelled.

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Canesten Thrush External 2% 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 (vaginal) cause of the infection. Ask your doctor or pharmacist to recommend a treatment for this. Only use this product if you have been previously diagnosed by your doctor as having vaginal thrush.

Some women suffer from recurrent attacks of thrush. To reduce the frequency of these attacks, the sexual partner’s penis can be treated with this cream to prevent reinfection, even if they have no symptoms of thrush.

Suitable for

It is suitable for adult aged above 16 or below 60 years old.

How to use

For external use only.

Only use this product if you have been previously diagnosed by your doctor as having vaginal thrush.

Not for use by adult aged under 16 or over 60 or if you have had more than two infections of thrush in the last six months.

Women aged above 16 or below 60 years old: If Canesten Thrush Cream has been prescribed for you by your doctor, follow any instructions he/she may have given you. If you purchased this product without a prescription, follow these directions closely:

• 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 your sexual partner: If your sexual 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.

Do not put the cream in your mouth or swallow it.

DO NOT EXCEED THE STATED DOSE.

Hazards and Cautions

As with other creams, this product may reduce the effectiveness of rubber contraceptives, such as condoms or diaphragms. Consequently, you should use alternative precautions for at least five days after using this product.

This product contains cetostearyl alcohol which may cause local skin irritation (e.g. rash, itching or redness).

Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persist.

Seek advice before using if you are breast feeding, pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or suffer from allergies.

Possible side effects

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

Storage

Do not store above 25°C.

Keep out of the reach and sight of children.

Active ingredients

Clotrimazole at a strength of 2% w/w.