Canesten Vaginal Cream 2% is for effective treatment of vaginal thrush. Relieves Symptoms of itching.

Vaginal thrush (vaginal candidiasis) is a common infection caused by yeast-like fungi. Main symptoms of the condition include itching, burning and discharge.

Directions

1. Always apply the treatment after your bath or shower, preferably in the evening.
2. The cream should be applied once daily, preferably in the evening for three successive days (for 2%)
3. One applicator should be filled with cream (about 5 g) and inserted as gently and deeply as comfortably possible into the vagina 
4. while lying on your back. The 35 g tube of cream is sufficient for six such doses (6 days treatment). The 20 g tube of cream is sufficient for three such doses (3 day treatment).
5. If you miss one or more doses, apply a single dose of the cream again as soon as you remember or the next evening, and continue using it until the course of treatment is finished.
6. Do not apply two doses at once to make up for a missed dose.
7. It is important that you complete the entire treatment course as advised even though the symptoms may disappear before completion.

Ingredients

20g vaginal cream with 3 disposable applicators
Each gram contains 20mg clotrimazole (2% w/w)

Contains Benzyl alcohol 1% w/w as preservative.

Warnings

Check with your pharmacist or doctor if you are unsure about using this product or if:

• this is your first attack of the condition

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR IF YOU HAVE NOT HAD THRUSH BEFORE.

• you have had 3 or more infections in the last 6 months
• you are pregnant or think you might be
• you suffer from diabetes
• you are under 18 years of age

Do not use if tube seals are broken.

Always read the label. Use only as directed. If symptoms persist, see your healthcare professional. Your pharmacist’s advice is required

*** Please note that this product is a Scheduled Medicine in Western Australia. In order to ensure this product is appropriate and safe for you to use, we would appreciate it if you could respond to the following questions for us. 

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