Canesten Pessary is for the treatment of vaginal thrush (candidiasis).
Wash your hands before and after inserting the pessary. Insert into the vagina preferably at night using the applicator provided. If symptoms persist for more than 7 days, consult your doctor.
The pessary contains Clotrimazole 500mg. It also contains lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, lactic acid, maize starch, crospovidone, calcium lactate pentahydrate, magnesium stearate, colloidal anhydrous silica and hypromellose.
If you are pregnant, breast-feeding or trying for a baby, tell your doctor or midwife before using. Before using, you should see a doctor if; you have had more than two infections of vaginal 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 or you have ever had an allergic reaction to Canesten or other vaginal antifungal products. Always read the label.