Canesten Thrush Combi Soft Gel Pessary & External Cream

What’s it for?

Treatment for vaginal thrush and relief of the irritation.

How to Use

• 16-60 years: 1 soft gel pessary inserted into the vagina at night.
• The external cream to be applied thinly 2 or 3 times daily to the affected area.
• Under 16 and over 60 years: not recommended except on medical advice.
• This product should only be used if thrush has been previously diagnosed by a doctor.

Warnings & Cautions

• 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

Ingredients:

Combined pack of one 500mg soft gel pessary with applicator and tube with 10g 2% cream containing:

• Soft Gel Pessary: Clotrimazole 500mg
• Cream: Clotrimazole 2% w/w

Please always read the box and accompanying leaflet before use.