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What is Canesten Vaginal Pessary for Thrush?

Canesten^® is the UK’s #1 selling thrush treatment brand. Canesten^® Thrush Pessary is an effective single-dose thrush treatment which works right at the site of infection. The applicator has a rounded tip and soft materials designed for a more comfortable application, as well as an optimal length, guide zone and ergonomically shaped plunger for ease of use.

This pack contains:

3 Clotrimazole pessaries
1 applicator

Symptomatic Relief for Thrush with Canesten Pessary

Canesten Pessary 200mg contains Clotrimazole which promotes pH balance, reduces itching, and provides cooling relief.

What Causes thrush

Thrush is caused when there is disruption in the balance between bacteria and yeasts which naturally live within the vagina. This can be caused by a variety of factors like:

Medicines and antibiotics
The trauma of sexual activity
Tampons
Stress
Perfumed soap, shower gels, or bubble baths
Menstruation
Wearing tight clothing
Pregnancy

Preventing Thrush with Canesten Pessary

Canesten Vaginal Pessary Clotrimazole 200mg can be used to prevent the growth of fungus and reduce itchy, burning sensations. To prevent thrush from recurring:

Avoid tight, synthetic clothing
Avoid perfumed soaps, gels, bubble baths, vaginal deodorants and douches
Change tampons or pads regularly when on your period

This product is not eligible for returns.

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What are the active ingredients?

Clotrimazole.

What are the other ingredients?

This pack contains:

3 Clotrimazole pessaries
1 applicator

calcium lactate pentahydrate, maize starch, crospovidone, colloidal anhydrous silica, lactic acid, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, hypromellose and microcrystalline cellulose.

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How to use Canesten Vaginal Pessary Clotrimazole 200mg

For intravaginal application. One pessary should be inserted into the vagina at night for three consecutive days using the applicator.

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Caution before using Canesten 200mg Pessary Clotrimazole:

If symptoms persist for more than 7 days, see your doctor. Do not use if you are pregnant, trying for a baby or breast feeding. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any medicine other than the contraceptive pill and if you are aged under 16 or over 60.

What are the common side effects?

Like all medicines, Canesten 100 mg Pessary can cause side effects,although not everybody gets them.As with all medicines, some people may be allergic to the pessary.
If youare 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 doctorstraight away or contact the Accident and Emergency Department of yournearest 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 Canesten 100mg Pessary you might experience: Itching, rash, swelling, redness, discomfort, burning, irritation, vaginalpeeling or bleeding. Pain in the abdomen or pelvic area.

Reporting of side effectsIf you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includesany possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report sideeffects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at:www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in theGoogle Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects, you can helpprovide more information on the safety of this medicine.

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Canesten Vaginal Pessary Clotrimazole 200mg

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