Canesten Thrush Combi Soft Gel Pessary & External Cream for Thrush Treatment
Canesten Thrush Combi Soft Gel Pessary & External Cream is a complete treatment for vaginal thrush because it treats both the internal cause and external symptoms.
Only use this product if you have been previously diagnosed by your doctor as having vaginal thrush.
The active substance in Canesten Thrush Combi is clotrimazole.
Clotrimazole belongs to a group of medicines called azoles and is an antifungal agent which fights the cause of infections such as vaginal thrush.
Canesten Thrush Combi is a complete, effective 2-step treatment. It treats both the cause and the symptoms of thrush.
This Canesten Thrush Combi Soft Gel Pessary & External Cream thrush treatment includes an easy-to-insert vaginal soft gel pessary to clear the infection and a double strength external cream to calm the six main symptoms of itching, burning, unusual discharge, swelling, redness and soreness for complete treatment of thrush.
What is Vaginal Thrush?
Vaginal thrush (candidiasis) is a common infection that most women suffer from at some time in their lives and is not caused by lack of personal hygiene.
Thrush is caused by a yeast (fungus) called Candida which lives harmlessly in the vagina and other parts of the body, without you even noticing it. However, the natural balance that keeps Candida under control can be upset by many factors such as hormonal changes (menstruation, contraceptive pill, pregnancy, menopause), poor health, antibiotics, perfumed soaps, bath additives and tight clothing.
If the natural pH balance is altered, the level of yeast increases and can develop into a thrush infection causing any of the following symptoms: persistent burning and/or itching around the vagina and vulva, redness, swelling and soreness of
the tissues of the vagina and vulva and a whitish, odourless discharge from the vagina. Not everybody who has thrush has all these symptoms; you may have only one of them.
What are the main symptoms of Thrush?
6 main thrush symptoms:
Itching
Swelling
Redness
Unusual discharge
Burning
Soreness
Thrush doesn’t usually change the pH level and has no odour.
How to avoid future recurrences:
Wear cotton knickers and loose clothing.
Wash daily.
After going to the toilet, wipe yourself from the front to back as a thrush infection may be transferred from the bowel.
Change your sanitary protection regularly.
Try to avoid wearing tights, nylon knickers and close fitting jeans.
Try to avoid washing with perfumed soaps or using vaginal deodorants.
Do not wash or rub yourself hard with sponges or flannels and avoid hot baths with strong perfumed oils.
If you are still worried or have any questions about the symptoms or the treatment of thrush, do not hesitate to ask your doctor or Dock pharmacist for advice
Can someone who is pregnant or breastfeeding use Canesten Thrush Combi Soft Gel Pessary & External Cream?
Anyone who is pregnant or breastfeeding should not use Canesten Thrush Combi Soft Gel Pessary & External Cream without speaking to a doctor or Dock Pharmacy pharmacist
Where can you buy Canesten Thrush Combi Soft Gel Pessary & External Cream?
Can you buy Canesten Thrush Combi Soft Gel Pessary & External Cream Over the counter?
Canesten Thrush Combi Soft Gel Pessary & External Cream is available to buy over the counter.
Price of Canesten Thrush Combi Soft Gel Pessary & External Cream in UK
Canesten Thrush Combi Soft Gel Pessary & External Cream Reviews
After using Canesten Thrush Combi Soft Gel Pessary & External Cream, it’s helpful to let others know about your experience. Reviews of an item help other users know that medicines received have helped the condition it is claimed for, how well the treatment worked or any issues to be aware of. We invite our users to leave a review of both their treatment and of the service provided. Click on the reviews tab to see if there has been feedback on this item
Brand
Canesten
Canesten
The UK's No 1 Women's intimate Health Brand
Largest range of combination thrush treatments to clear the internal infection and calm the external symptoms.Widest choice of treatment formats available.
How To Use
HOW TO USE CANESTEN® THRUSH
COMBI
If Canesten Thrush Combi has been prescribed for you by your doctor,
follow any instructions he/she may have given you. If you purchased this
product without a prescription, follow these directions closely.
The Soft Gel Pessary:
The applicator should be used to insert the pessary as high as possible into
the vagina, preferably before going to sleep at night for convenient and
comfortable treatment.
Wash your hands before removing the foil from the blister pack and again afterwards when you have used the applicator.
1. Remove the applicator from the packaging. Pull out the plunger A until it stops. Remove the pessary from the foil blister pack and place firmly into the applicator B
2. Fix the Soft Gel Pessary firmly into the designated holder of the
applicator B, by a light twist. The pessary fits tightly into the applicator.
3. Carefully put the applicator as deep as is comfortable into the vagina (this is easiest when lying on your back with your knees bent up). Holding the applicator in place, slowly press the plunger until it stops so that the pessary is deposited into the vagina.
4. Remove the applicator. Dispose of the applicator in a safe place, out of the reach of children. The applicator cannot be flushed down the toilet.
Since the pessary dissolves in the vagina, it may be helpful to wear a panty liner.
The Cream:
Before use, pierce the tube seal by inverting the cap over the end of the
tube and press.
To treat the itching and soreness of the vulva (vulvitis), the cream should be
thinly and evenly applied to the area around the entrance of the vagina, 2 or
3 times a day and smoothed in gently. Treatment should be continued until
the symptoms of the infection disappear.
The symptoms of thrush should disappear within three days of treatment. If no improvement is seen after seven days you must tell your doctor. If the infection returns after seven days you may use one further treatment, but if you have more than two infections within six months you should see your doctor.
The Soft Gel Pessary is for use in the vagina only.
The cream is for external use only:
Do not put the pessary or cream in your mouth or swallow them.
If the pessary or cream are swallowed accidentally, tell your doctor straight away or contact the Accident and Emergency Department of your nearest hospital
Delivery Options
Delivery options
All deliveries are subject to the availability of the product and product sale conditions been met.
Order & Collect
Free next-day collection from In-Store
UK Delivery
Standard Delivery within the UK £3.50 Delivery time 3-4 days First Class Delivery within the UK £5.90 Delivery time 1-2 days Priority Delivery within the UK £7.10. Next day delivery by 1pm. Order must be placed by 1pm. Priority delivery is only available Monday to Thursday.
Europe Delivery
Standard Delivery within EEC from £12.50 Delivery time up to 5 days depending on the local delivery service within your country. Expedited Delivery within EEC £39.50 Delivery time 2 days. Delivery by DHL, UPS or TNT.
Rest of the World
Standard Delivery Rest of the World from £16.10 Delivery Time 10 – 15 Days Expedited Delivery Rest of the World £55.09 Delivery 5 days. Delivery service by DHL, TNT or UPS
BEFORE YOU USE CANESTEN® THRUSH
COMBI
Do not use Canesten® Thrush Combi Soft Gel Pessary and External Cream:
• If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to clotrimazole or any of the other ingredients, including cetostearyl alcohol, of Canesten Thrush Combi Soft Gel Pessary and External Cream (see Section 6.
Further Information).
• To treat nail and scalp infections.
Before using Canesten® Thrush Combi Soft Gel Pessary and External Cream, you should see your doctor if:
• You are unsure whether you have thrush or this is the first time you have had these symptoms.
• You have had more than two infections of thrush in the last six months.
• You or your partner have ever had a sexually transmitted disease.
• You are aged under 16 or over 60.
• You have ever had an allergic reaction to Canesten or any other vaginal antifungal products.
• You have any of the following symptoms:
• Irregular vaginal bleeding.
• Abnormal vaginal bleeding or a blood-stained discharge.
• Ulcers, blisters or sores of the vagina or vulva.
• Lower abdominal pain.
• Pain or difficulty in passing urine.
• Fever or chills.
• Feeling sick or vomiting.
• Diarrhoea.
• A foul smelling discharge from the vagina.
This is because Canesten Thrush Combi may not be the right treatment for you.
Important information about some of the ingredients:
The cream contains cetostearyl alcohol which may cause local skin irritation (e.g. rash, itching or redness).
Special precautions:
As with other creams and pessaries, this product may reduce the
effectiveness of rubber contraceptives, such as condoms or diaphragms.
Consequently, you should use alternative precautions for at least five days after using this product.
Do not use tampons, intravaginal douches, spermicides or other vaginal products while using this product.
Avoid vaginal intercourse while you have thrush and during use of this product because your partner could become infected.
Do not use this product during your period as it may be less effective.
Using other medicines:
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
Inform your doctor if you are taking tacrolimus or sirolimus (used to reduce the immune response to prevent rejection after an organ transplant).
Pregnancy and breast-feeding:
If you are pregnant, breast-feeding or trying for a baby, tell your doctor or midwife before using Canesten Thrush Combi. If you have informed your doctor or midwife already, follow his/her instructions carefully.
To treat internal thrush, your doctor may recommend that you use the pessary without the help of an applicator.
Like all medicines, Canesten Thrush Combi Soft Gel Pessary and External Cream can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. As with all medicines, some people may be allergic to the pessary or cream. If you are allergic, a reaction will occur soon after you have used the medicine. If you experience an allergic reaction or the redness, burning, pain, itching or swelling get worse, stop using this product and tell your doctor straight away
or contact the Accident and Emergency Department of your nearest
hospital. Signs of an allergic reaction may include:
• Rash.
• Swallowing or breathing problems.
• Swelling of your lips, face, throat or tongue.
• Weakness, feeling dizzy or faint.
• Nausea.
After you use the pessary you might experience:
• Itching, rash, swelling, redness, discomfort, burning, irritation, vaginal peeling or bleeding.
• Pain in the abdomen or pelvic area.
After you apply the cream you might experience:
• Itching, rash, blisters, burning, discomfort, swelling, redness, irritation or
peeling of skin.
If you experience any of the above effects, tell your doctor or pharmacist immediately.
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.
This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at:
www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard
Ingredients
What Canesten® Thrush Combi Soft Gel Pessary and Cream contains:
Soft Gel Pessary:
• The active substance is clotrimazole at a strength of 500mg.
• The other ingredients are white soft paraffin, liquid paraffin, gelatin, glycerol, water, titanium dioxide (E171), quinolone yellow (E104), sunset yellow (E110), lecithin, medium-chain triglycerides.
Cream:
• The active substance is clotrimazole at a strength of 2% w/w.
• The other ingredients are benzyl alcohol, polysorbate 60, sorbitan
stearate, cetyl palmitate, cetostearyl alcohol, octyldodecanol and
purified water
Questions and answers of the customers
There are no questions yet, be the first to ask something for this product.
Balance Activ Thrush Cream, 30ml Elevate your intimate care routine with Balance Activ Thrush Cream, available in a 30ml tube at Dock Pharmacy. This effective treatment offers a triple-action approach to help your body fight the cause of thrush, relieve its symptoms, and prevent recurrence, ensuring you feel comfortable and confident. Key Benefits: Triple-Action Formula: […]
Chopard Wish Eau de Parfum 30ml Sweet and Oriental Fragrance for Women Indulge in elegance with Chopard Wish Eau de Parfum, 30ml, a sweet and oriental fragrance for women that exudes sophistication and charm. This luxurious scent by Chopard is inspired by the allure of wishes and dreams, blending warm and sensual notes for a […]
Vera Wang Lovestruck Eau de Parfum 100ml Romantic Floral and Feminine Fragrance Celebrate romance and femininity with Vera Wang Lovestruck Eau de Parfum, 100ml, a romantic floral fragrance for women inspired by love at first sight. This enchanting scent captures the essence of passion and charm with a blend of delicate florals and sweet fruity […]
Gloria Vanderbilt Vanderbilt EDT Spray, 100ml Timeless Floral Elegance Embrace timeless elegance with Gloria Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Eau De Toilette Spray, 100ml, a sophisticated floral fragrance for women that captures grace, femininity, and charm. Designed for confident and classic women, this iconic scent by Gloria Vanderbilt combines delicate floral notes with warm undertones for a long-lasting […]
Elizabeth Arden Splendor Eau De Parfum, 125 ml Sophisticated Floral Fragrance Indulge in timeless elegance with Elizabeth Arden Splendor Eau De Parfum, 125ml, a sophisticated floral fragrance for women that exudes grace and charm. Inspired by moments of pure splendor, this iconic scent by Elizabeth Arden combines floral and woody notes for a captivating and […]
Elizabeth Arden Red Door Eau De Toilette Spray 50ml Timeless Floral Elegance Step into timeless elegance with Elizabeth Arden Red Door Eau De Toilette Spray, 50ml, a classic floral fragrance for women that has become an icon of sophistication. Inspired by the legendary Red Door Spa, this luxurious scent captures the essence of femininity with […]
Estee Lauder Pleasures EDP 30ml Fresh and Floral Fragrance for Women Experience the timeless elegance of Estee Lauder Pleasures Eau de Parfum, 30ml, a fresh and floral fragrance for women that captures the beauty of life’s simplest pleasures. This classic scent by Estee Lauder is designed for modern, sophisticated women who appreciate light, airy fragrances. […]
Sarah Jessica Parker Lovely You Eau de Parfum Spray 100ml Sophisticated Floral and Musky Fragrance Step into timeless elegance with Sarah Jessica Parker Lovely You Eau de Parfum Spray, 100ml, a floral and musky fragrance for women that embodies sophistication and modernity. Created by Sarah Jessica Parker, this iconic scent celebrates femininity with a delicate […]
Kenzo Flower Eau De Toilette Spray 30ml Fresh and Floral Fragrance for Women Experience the delicate beauty of nature with Kenzo Flower Eau De Toilette Spray, 30ml, a fresh and floral fragrance for women inspired by the elegance of the red poppy. This iconic scent combines floral and powdery notes to create a delicate and […]
Jimmy Choo Eau de Parfum 40ml Sweet and Floral Fragrance for Women Step into a world of luxury and confidence with Jimmy Choo Eau de Parfum, 40ml, a sweet and floral fragrance for women that embodies modern glamour. Designed for women who exude confidence and style, this Jimmy Choo perfume for women blends fruity and […]
Issey Miyake L’Eau d’Issey Pure Nectar Eau de Parfum Spray, 30ml Floral and Aquatic Elegance Discover the purity of nature with Issey Miyake L’Eau d’Issey Pure Nectar Eau de Parfum Spray, 30ml, a floral and aquatic fragrance for women that encapsulates elegance and sophistication. This Issey Miyake perfume for women combines fresh and delicate notes […]
