Canesten^r Clotrimazole Thrush Treatment 6 Day Pessary

What Is Thrush?

Candida albicans is a yeast fungus that can multiply rapidly and cause symptoms in the vagina when other micro-organisms aren't present in a normal balance. Some situations which can increase susceptibility to thrush are: diabetes, obesity, illness, fatigue, hormonal fluctuations (pregnancy, menstrual cycle, oral contraceptive pill, HRT), prolonged use of antibiotics or steroids

"What Are Thrush Symptoms?"

The symptoms below are not usually signs of thrush: abnormal or irregular vaginal bleeding, blood stained discharge, vulva or vaginal sores, ulcers or blisters, lower abdominal pain, pain when passing urine, fever or chills, foul smelling and/or unusual coloured discharge (See your doctor if you experience any of the above symptoms.)

Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions about whether this medicine is suitable for you.

DO NOT USE IF:

• You have an allergy to any medicine containing clotrimazole, any of the ingredients listed at the end of this leaflet.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date printed on the pack or if the packaging is torn or shows signs of tampering.
  
• If it has expired or is damaged, return it to your pharmacist for disposal.

See your doctor if:

• this is your first infection
• you are under 18 years of age
• you have had 3 or more infections in the last 6 months
• you have allergies to any other topical treatments
• You are pregnant
• Breastfeeding
• Diabetic

Tell your doctor if you are diabetic.
Thrush in diabetics can mean that your blood sugar levels are not well controlled. Your doctor will be able to check this for you and advise treatment.

If you have not told your doctor about any of the above, do so before you start using Canesten Thrush Treatment.

• Wash your hands thoroughly before handling a pessary or using the applicator To avoid the possibility of re-infection, strict personal hygiene must be observed.
• A pessary should preferably be inserted in the evening, just before bed time, with the use of an applicator. Using it before you go to sleep will have the best effect.

Loading the applicator

1. Wash your hands thoroughly.
2. Pull out the plunger until it stops (A).
3. Remove the pessary from the blister. Squeeze the cup end of the applicator (B) between your thumb and index finger to slightly flatten the cup.
4. Place a pessary into the flattened cup end of the applicator.

Inserting the applicator

5. Carefully insert the end of the applicator containing the pessary as gently and deeply into the vagina as possible. This is best achieved when lying on your back with your knees bent.
6. Hold the applicator in position and slowly push the plunger with the forefinger until it stops. This places the pessary in the vagina.
7. Remove the applicator from the vagina.
8. Thoroughly wash and dry the applicator.

How long to use it

Insert one pessary nightly for 6 consecutive nights.
Alternatively, insert two pessaries nightly for 3 consecutive nights. Continue using the pessaries until the course is finished.

• Discontinue treatment and tell your doctor or pharmacist if you develop a local reaction to this product.
• See your doctor if the symptoms are not gone within 4 days.
• Do not use Canesten Thrush Treatment to treat any other complaints unless your doctor tells you to.
• Do not give your treatment to anyone else, even if you suspect they have the same condition as you.
• Do not stop using this medicine until you have completed the course.
  

Warning: 

Canesten Thrush Treatment may reduce the effectiveness and safety of latex products such as condoms and diaphragms if it comes into contact with them.
Therefore you should prevent Canesten Thrush Treatment from coming into contact with these products. If Canesten Thrush Treatment does accidentally come into contact with a condom or diaphragm, replace the condom or diaphragm before using it as contraception.

What are the Ingredients

Each Canesten Thrush Treatment 6 Day Pessary contains 100 mg clotrimazole as the active ingredient. It also contains:

• lactose, microcrystalline cellulose, lactic acid, maize starch, crospovidone, calcium lactate, magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide, hypromellose. This medicine does not contain sucrose, gluten, tartrazine or any other azo dyes.

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