Canesten thrush combi pessary and external cream has been formulated to clear the cause and symptoms of thrush. This complete treatment eases and relieves the internal and external symptoms such as; whitish, odourless vaginal discharge, persistent burning, itching, redness, swelling and soreness of the vagina and vulva. Our classic combi pack includes a traditional pessary to treat your internal infection at the source, and a tube of double strength thrush cream* to relieve your irritating symptoms.

For women who have previously been diagnosed with vaginal thrush, Canesten combi pessary and cream clears the cause and symptoms of thrush. Your symptoms should improve within three days of treatment.

Features of Canesten thrush combi pessary and external cream

Contains the active ingredient clotrimazole

Soothes and clears vaginal thrush

Relieves itching and other external symptoms

Treats the internal cause of thrush

Pessary and cream combination treatment

Do not use during your period as it may be less effective

Do not use Canesten combi pessary and cream but consult your doctor if this is the first time you have had symptoms of vaginal thrush

Do not use to treat nail or scalp infections

Do not use this product if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in the pessary or cream, or other vaginal treatments for thrush

Do not use the pessary or cream, and see your doctor as soon as possible if; you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant; you have had more than two episodes of vaginal thrush in the last six months or you or your partner has previously had a sexually transmitted disease

Do not use if you have any of the following symptoms; irregular or 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, a foul smelling discharge from the vagina, diarrhoea, redness, irritation or swelling associated with treatment

The cream contains cetostearyl alcohol which may cause local skin irritation (e.g. rash, itching or redness)

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 store above 25°C

Keep out of the reach and sight of children.

The cream:

Thinly and evenly applied to the area around the entrance of the vagina, 2 or 3 times a day and smoothed in gently.

The symptoms of thrush should disappear within three days of treatment. If no improvement is seen after seven days, you must tell your doctor.

The pessary:

Wash your hands before removing the foil from the blister pack and again afterwards when you have used the applicator.

Remove the applicator from the packaging.

Pull out the plunger until it stops.

Remove the pessary from the foil blister pack and place firmly into the applicator. To fit the pessary into the applicator, the holder of the applicator needs to be squeezed lightly at both sides. The pessary fits tightly into the applicator and needs to be squeezed into the holder to about 1cm.

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.

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 because it is quite common to notice a white chalky residue after using the pessary. This does not mean that the treatment has not worked. However, if you notice pieces of undissolved pessary, speak to your doctor or a pharmacist, as the treatment may not have worked properly.

The pessary contains; Clotrimazole 500mg, Lactose Monohydrate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Lactic Acid, Maize Starch, Crospovidone, Calcium Lactate Pentahydrate, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide and Hypromellose.
 
 The 10g tube of cream contains; Clotrimazole 200mg (2% w/w), Sorbitan Stearate, Polysorbate 60, Cetyl Palmitate, Cetostearyl Alcohol, Octyldodecanol, Benzyl Alcohol and Purified Water.