Canesten Thrush Duo Oral Capsule & External Cream
Category
Female Health and Genitourinary
Manufacturer
BAYER PLC
Pack size
Pack
RRP
£18.19
Legal Status
(P)
Uses
Oral treatment of vaginal thrush and a cream for relief of the irritation. The capsule can also be used to treat candidal balanitis associated with vaginal thrush. The cream can also be used for treatment of the sexual partner's penis to prevent re-infection.
Format and Ingredients
Combined pack of one 150mg capsule and 10g external topical cream containing:
Capsule: Fluconazole 150mg
External Cream: Clotrimazole 2% w/w
Dosage
16-60 years: 1 capsule taken orally. The cream should be applied thinly 2 or 3 times daily to the affected area. Under 16 and over 60 years: not recommended. Do not use if pregnant or breast feeding or if taking terfenadine, cisapride, astemizole, pimozide, quinidine and erythromycin.