Description
Canesten Thrush Combi Soft Gel Pessary & External cream 500mg vaginal capsule / 2% w/w cream for women with a previous diagnosis of vaginal thrush.
Treats the cause and symptoms of thrush
A vaginal thrush infection may cause any of the following symptoms: whitish, odourless vaginal discharge, persistent burning, itching, redness, swelling and soreness of the vagina and vulva
Uses / Instructions
Directions (Ages 16 to 60): Wash your hands before and after using the soft gel pessary and cream. Insert the soft gel pessary into the vagina preferably at night using the applicator provided and apply the cream thinly to the affected area 2 to 3 times a day
If no improvement is seen after 7 days consult your doctor
Warnings
- Only use this product if you have been previously diagnosed with thrush by your doctor
- If you are pregnant or trying for a baby, tell your doctor or midwife before using Canesten Thrush Combi
- Medicines can affect the unborn baby
- This cream may reduce the effectiveness of rubber contraceptives, such as condoms or diaphragms. That is why it is better that you use alternative precautions for at least five days after using Canesten Thrush Combi
- Do not use tampons, intravaginal douches, spermicides or other vaginal products while using Canesten Thrush Combi
- Avoid vaginal intercourse while you have thrush and during treatment with Canesten Thrush Combi because your partner may become infected
- Do not use this product during your period as it may be less effective
- Keep out of the reach and sight of children
- For use in and around the vagina only
- Do not use to treat nail or scalp infections
- Do not use the soft gel pessary or cream, 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 or you or your partner has previously had a sexually transmitted disease
Do not use if 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
Side Effects
See packaging/patient information leaflet for details
Ingredients
The Soft Gel Pessary is a soft vaginal Capsule containing Clotrimazole 500mg, It also contains White Soft Paraffin, Liquid Paraffin, Gelatin, Glycerol, Water, Titanium Dioxide (E171), Quinoline Yellow (E104), Sunset Yellow (E110), Lecithin, Medium-Chain Triglycerides, The 10g Tube of External Cream contains Clotrimazole 200mg (2%w/w), It also contains Benzyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Stearate, Cetyl Palmitate, Cetostearyl Alcohol, Octyldodecanol and Purified Water (see the enclosed leaflet for further information).
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