Canesten Thrush Duo
Canesten Thrush Duo is a convenient treatment for vaginal thrush, combining an antifungal pessary with an external cream to treat the infection and help relieve uncomfortable symptoms. Vaginal thrush is a common fungal infection caused by an overgrowth of Candida. It can cause symptoms such as itching, soreness, irritation and an unusual white discharge. Canesten Thrush Duo contains clotrimazole, an antifungal medicine that works against the fungus responsible for thrush. The pessary is inserted into the vagina, where it works directly at the site of the infection. The accompanying Canesten cream can be applied externally to help relieve irritation, itching and soreness around the vaginal opening.
Treats vaginal thrush with an antifungal medicine.
Contains a pessary for treating the infection inside the vagina.
Includes an external cream to help soothe external symptoms.
Convenient combination treatment in one pack.
Contains clotrimazole, an established antifungal treatment
How To Use
Capsule:
Swallow the capsule whole with a glass of water. You can take it with or without food.
Cream:
Used to relieve itching and soreness on the outside of the vagina (vulva).
Apply a thin layer of cream 2–3 times a day around the entrance of the vagina and gently rub it in.
Do not put the cream inside the vagina — it is for external use only.
Continue using the cream until your symptoms have disappeared.
Your symptoms should usually start improving within 2 days.
If you're not better after 7 days, contact your doctor.
If the thrush comes back after 7 days, the leaflet says you can take another capsule.
If you have thrush more than twice within 6 months, see your doctor.
If your partner is being treated, the cream can be applied to the end of the penis 2–3 times a day for up to 2 weeks.
Always read the package leaflet before use.
Ingredients
Capsule:
Active Ingredient: Fluconazole
Other ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, maize starch and sodium lauryl sulphate. The capsule shell contains brilliant blue FCF (E133), titanium dioxide (E171) and gelatine. The printing ink contains shellac, black iron oxide (E172) and propylene glycol.
Cream:
Active Ingredient: Clotrimazole
Other ingredients: benzyl alcohol, polysorbate 60, sorbitan stearate, cetyl palmitate, cetostearyl alcohol, octyldodecanol and purified water. See Section 2
Warnings
Do not use if you are allergic to any of the ingrdients.
Speak to your doctor if you are under 16 or over 60.
Speak to a doctor or pharmacist if you’re pregnant or might be pregnant.
Check with a pharmacist/doctor if you have heart, liver, or kidney problems.
Check with a pharmacist/doctor if you take any other medication.
Don’t use it if you have unusual/bloody discharge, fever, sores, or lower tummy pain.
The cream can make condoms/diaphragms less reliable for 5 days.
Get urgent help if you develop swelling, trouble breathing, severe rash, or yellow skin/eyes.
Storage
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.
