Canesten Combi pessary and cream
Thrush treatment
Clotrimazole 500mg pessary and 2% cream
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Treatment for thrush
How to use Canesten Combi
Canesten Combi is a fast-acting and effective treatment for the symptoms of thrush. As a combination treatment, it tackles the external and internal irritation caused by thrush. Each pack contains a pessary, an applicator and a tube of cream.
The pessary is for internal symptoms. At night, use the applicator to place the pessary as high as possible in the vagina. The cream is for external symptoms. Apply the cream to the affected area 2 or 3 times a day for up to
14 days.
Do not use the pessary during your period. If you are pregnant, place the pessary without using the applicator.
What is thrush?
Thrush is a very common yeast infection. It’s not an STI but it does affect the genitals. It can be very uncomfortable, causing itchiness and pain as well as changes to vaginal discharge.
Canesten Combi is only used for treating vaginal symptoms of thrush. These include:
itching and soreness around the entrance of the vagina
stinging when you pee
vaginal discharge appears thick, white and lumpy
pain during vaginal sex
If you have these symptoms and the vaginal discharge smells strongly, it’s likely not thrush. Contact your GP or sexual health clinic for an appointment. You might also want to test at home for trichomoniasis, as this can cause these symptoms.
How to avoid thrush
People often get thrush more than once, and you may need to treat it again. There are some things you can try yourself to reduce the chance of it returning and to help any symptoms.
Your vagina does a great job of keeping itself clean, so caring for your genitals does not need to be complicated. Washing the external area daily with warm water when you’re having a bath or shower is all you need. Even gentle soaps can cause irritation.
You should avoid:
perfumed soaps, shower gels and lotions
intimate or vaginal washes or deodorants
douching or washing inside the vagina
over-washing - once a day is all you need
Using an emollient cream when you wash can help with the symptoms of thrush. Making sure you dry your genitals carefully and wear cotton underwear can also help.
If you get recurring thrush – getting it more than 4 times a year – you may be referred to a genitourinary medicine (GUM) specialist to discuss longer-term treatments.
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