Canesten Thrush Combi Pessary & External Cream

Pessary

1. Wash your hands before handling the applicator and pessary.

2. Remove the applicator from its packaging and pull out the plunger with the red lock attached.

3. Remove the pessary from the foil blister and place it into the open end of the applicator, with the curved edge facing down.

4. Push the plunger and lock into the applicator until you feel a click.

5. Remove the red lock from the plunger.

6. Carefully insert the applicator into the vagina as far as is comfortable. This may be easier while lying on your back with your knees bent.

7. Hold the applicator at the patterned grip and gently push the plunger all the way in to release the pessary.

8. Remove the applicator and dispose of it safely. Do not flush it down the toilet.

• It is recommended to use the pessary before going to bed.

• A panty liner may be useful as the pessary dissolves and may leave a white, chalky residue.

• If you notice pieces of undissolved pessary, speak to your doctor or pharmacist.

The External Cream

1. Before first use, pierce the tube seal by turning the cap upside down and pressing it onto the seal.

2. Apply a thin, even layer of cream to the area around the entrance of the vagina to relieve itching and soreness.

3. Gently smooth the cream into the affected area.

4. Apply the cream 2–3 times a day as needed.

• Thrush symptoms should usually improve within 3 days of treatment.

• If there is no improvement after 7 days, speak to your doctor.

• If the infection returns after 7 days, you may use one further treatment.

• If you have more than two episodes of thrush within 6 months, consult your doctor.

Active Ingrdient: Clotrimazole

Other Ingredients: benzyl alcohol, polysorbate 60, sorbitan stearate, cetyl palmitate, cetostearyl alcohol, octyldodecanol and purified water.

Do not use it if:

• You are allergic to clotrimazole or any ingredient in the product.

• You are having your period, as it may not work as well.

• You are trying to treat a nail or scalp infection.

Speak to a doctor before using it if:

• This is your first time having thrush or you are not sure it is thrush.

• You have had thrush more than twice in the last 6 months.

• You or your partner have had an STI.

• You are under 16 or over 60.

• You have previously had an allergic reaction to Canesten or other vaginal antifungal treatments.

• You have unusual bleeding or blood-stained discharge.

• You have sores, ulcers or blisters around the vagina/vulva.

• You have lower stomach pain.

• It hurts or is difficult to pass urine.

• You have a fever, chills, sickness or vomiting.

• You have diarrhoea.

• You have a bad-smelling vaginal discharge.

Canesten can make condoms and diaphragms less effective. Use another form of contraception for at least 5 days after treatment.

Do not use tampons, vaginal washes/douches, spermicides or other vaginal products while using Canesten.

It is best to avoid vaginal sex while you have thrush and while using the treatment, as your partner could become infected.

Tell your doctor or pharmacist about any other medicines you take, especially tacrolimus or sirolimus.

Tell your doctor or midwife if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or trying to become pregnant.

Keep out of the sight and reach of children.

Do not use this medicine after the ‘EXP’ date shown on the pack.

Store below 25ºC. Protect from sunlight.