Canesten Clotrimazole Thrush Treatment 3 Day Cream

Canesten Thrush Treatment is used to treat a fungal infection in the vagina and vulval area (thrush).  This medicine is available without a doctor's prescription, only through your pharmacist.

What Is Thrush?

Candida albicans is a yeast fungus that can multiply rapidly and cause symptoms in the vagina when other micro-organisms aren't present in a normal balance. Some situations which can increase susceptibility to thrush are: diabetes, obesity, illness, fatigue, hormonal fluctuations (pregnancy, menstrual cycle, oral contraceptive pill, HRT), prolonged use of antibiotics or steroids

"What Are Thrush Symptoms?"

The symptoms below are not usually signs of thrush: abnormal or irregular vaginal bleeding, blood stained discharge, vulva or vaginal sores, ulcers or blisters, lower abdominal pain, pain when passing urine, fever or chills, foul smelling and/or unusual coloured discharge (See your doctor if you experience any of the above symptoms.)

Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions about whether this medicine is suitable for you.

DO NOT USE IF:

• You have an allergy to any medicine containing clotrimazole, any of the ingredients listed at the end of this leaflet.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date printed on the pack or if the packaging is torn or shows signs of tampering.
  
• If it has expired or is damaged, return it to your pharmacist for disposal.

See your doctor if:

• this is your first infection
• you are under 18 years of age
• you have had 3 or more infections in the last 6 months
• you have allergies to any other topical treatments
• You are pregnant
• Breastfeeding
• Diabetic

"How Do I use Canesten Thrush Treatment?"

Loading an applicator

1. Wash your hands thoroughly.
2. Pull out the plunger of the disposable applicator until it stops.
3. Open the Canesten cream tube. Attach the applicator to the tube and hold it firmly pressed against the tube.
4. Squeeze the cream tube until the applicator is full.
5. Remove the tube of cream and replace the cap.

Inserting the applicator

6. Carefully insert the end of the applicator containing the cream as gently and deeply into the vagina as possible. This is best achieved when lying on your back with your knees bent.
7. Hold the applicator in position and slowly push the plunger with the forefinger until it stops. This places th cream in the vagina.
8. Remove the applicator from the vagina and dispose of the applicator.

How long Do I use it For?

Continue using the cream for 3 consecutive nights. Continue using the cream until the course is finished. The 20 g tube contains enough cream for 3 doses.

• Discontinue treatment and tell your doctor or pharmacist if you develop a local reaction to this product.
• See your doctor if the symptoms are not gone within 4 days.
• Do not use Canesten Thrush Treatment to treat any other complaints unless your doctor tells you to.
• Do not give your treatment to anyone else, even if you suspect they have the same condition as you.
• Do not stop using this medicine until you have completed the course.
• Preferably the treatment should be timed to avoid the menstrual period.
  
• Canesten Thrush Treatment may reduce the effectiveness and safety of latex products such as condoms and diaphragms if it comes into contact with them.
  

What are the Ingredients?

Canesten Thrush Treatment 3 Day Cream contains 20 mg clotrimazole as the active ingredient in each gram of cream. It also contains:

• sorbitan monostearate, Polysorbate 60, cetyl palmitate, cetostearyl alcohol, octyldodecanol, benzyl alcohol, purified water, This medicine does not contain sucrose, gluten, tartrazine or any other azo dyes.