Name: Canesten Soft Gel Combi 500mg Cap+2% Cream
Brand: British Chemist
Rating: 4.7 (1722 reviews)

Canesten Soft Gel Combi 500mg Cap+2% Cream

£17.39 inc. VAT

CANESTEN SOFT GEL COMBI 500MG CAP+2% CREAM

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).