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Canesten Thrush Oral Capsule & External Cream Duo 1 Capsule & 10g Cream  0001341
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Canesten Thrush Oral Capsule & External Cream Duo
Canesten Thrush Oral Capsule & External Cream Duo
Canesten Thrush Oral Capsule & External Cream Duo

Canesten Thrush Oral Capsule & External Cream Duo Canesten Thrush Oral Capsule & External Cream Duo

1 Capsule & 10g Cream  0001341
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  • Date checked: 09/02/2021
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Canesten

Product details

Canesten Thrush Duo Oral Capsule & External Cream can provide you with internal and external treatment for thrush symptoms, an oral capsule plus a soothing double-strength cream.

This product is suitable for adults between 16 and 60 years of age.

What is in Canesten Thrush Duo Oral Capsule & External Cream?

  • Canesten Thrush Cream Clotrimazole (10g)
  • Canesten Oral Capsule

What is Canesten Thrush Cream?

It can provide soothing relief from any external itching and soreness caused by fungal infections. This cream may be used for treating men and women.

What is Canesten Oral Capsules?

The capsule is an effective single-dose treatment for vaginal thrush or penile thrush. 

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

How to Prevent Thrush with Canesten Thrush Duo Oral Capsule & External Cream:

Canesten Oral & Cream Duo 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

 

Warnings / Side effects Expand

Caution when using Canesten Thrush Duo Oral Capsule & External Cream:

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.

 Do not use Fluconazole Oral Capsule without first consulting your doctor:

  • If you have had more than two infections in the last six months
  • If you are under 16 or over 60 years of age
  • If you are allergic to any of the ingredients in Fluconazole Oral Capsule
  • If you are taking any other medicine other than the Pill
  • If you are taking the antihistamine terfenadine or the prescription medicine cisapride
  • If you have had thrush more than twice in the last six months
  • If you have any disease or illness affecting your liver or kidneys or have had unexplained jaundice
  • If you suffer from any other chronic disease or illness
  • If you or your partner have had exposure to a sexually transmitted disease
  • If you are unsure of the cause of your symptoms.

Like all medicines, Canesten Thrush Duo can cause side effects although not everybody gets them.

As with all medicines, some people may be allergic to the capsule or the cream. If you are allergic, a reaction will occur soon after you have taken or 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 doctor straight away or contact the Accident and Emergency Department of your nearest 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. Capsule If you experience any of the following, please contact your doctor or pharmacist immediately – you may need urgent medical attention: • Severe condition with blistering and peeling of the skin, mouth, eyes or genitals. • Liver disorders with symptoms such as yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark urine or pale stools. • Seizures • Change in heart rhythm or rate. Additionally, if any of the following side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist. Common side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 people) are: • headache • stomach discomfort, diarrhoea, feeling sick, vomiting • increases in blood tests of liver function • rash Uncommon side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 people) are: • reduction in red blood cells which can make skin pale and cause weakness or breathlessness • decreased appetite • inability to sleep, feeling drowsy • fit, dizziness, sensation of spinning, tingling, pricking or numbness, changes in sense of taste • constipation, indigestion, wind, dry mouth • muscle pain • wheals, blistering (hives), itching, increased sweating • fatigue, general feeling of being unwell, fever Rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people) are: • lower than normal white blood cells that help defend against infections and red blood cells that help to stop bleeding, respectively causing recurrent infections like cold and flu and increased bleeding/blood thinning (if you cut yourself) • red or purple discoloration of the skin which may be caused by low platelet count, other blood cell changes • blood chemistry changes (high blood levels of cholesterol, fats) • low blood potassium • shaking • hair loss Frequency not known, but may occur (cannot be estimated from the available data): • hypersensitivity reaction with skin rash, fever, swollen glands, increase in a type of white blood cell (eosinophilia) and inflammation of internal organs (liver, lungs, heart, kidneys and large intestine) (Drug Reaction or rash with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS)).

Cream After you apply the cream you might experience: • Itching, rash, blisters, burning, discomfort, swelling, redness, irritation or peeling of skin.

Reporting of side effects If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store

Usage / Instructions Expand

How to use Canesten Thrush Duo Oral Capsule & External Cream:

For vaginal thrush in adults, only a single dose (1 capsule) is needed. Swallow the capsule whole with a glass of water. The capsule can be taken with or without food.

Apply the cream thinly & evenly over the affected external irritated area the cream on the external irritated area 2-3 times a day to relieve the symptoms until they disappear, or up to one week in women and up to 2 weeks in men.

Ingredients Expand

Each Canesten capsule contains:

The active ingredient Fluconazole 150 mg. Each capsule also contains: lactose monohydrate & sodium lauryl sulfate.

The Canesten cream contains:

The active ingredient Clotrimazole 200mg (2% w/w). The cream also contains: benzyl alcohol, Polysorbate 60, sorbitan stearate, Cetyl palmitate, Cetostearyl alcohol, octyldodecanol & purified water.

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Royal Mail Tracked 48hr Delivery

  • £3.49 for Tracked 48hr service, delivered within 2-3 working days from despatch of order.
  • Free delivery for orders over £35
  • Delivered Mon-Sat (excluding Sunday and Bank Holidays).
  • Order by 8pm Monday to Friday for same day despatch.
  • All orders can be tracked from despatched to delivery, tracking code will be emailed to you.
  • Certain items cannot be delivered through this service and therefore this service not be visible in the checkout. Additional terms and conditions apply, please see the delivery page.

EVRI UK Tracked 48hr Service

  • £3.49 for Standard service, delivered within 2 working days from despatch of order.
  • Free standard delivery for orders over £35
  • Delivered Mon-Fri (excluding weekend and bank holidays).
  • Order by 8pm Monday to Friday for same day despatch. Terms and conditions apply, see below.
  • Additional terms and conditions apply, please see below.

94% of orders are despatched within 2 days (data taken from July 2022 to October 2022)

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  • £5.09 for the Tracked 24hr service.
  • Mon-Thur orders placed before 8pm will be delivered 1-2 days from despatch (90% of orders delivered next day).
  • Friday orders placed before 8pm will be delivered from Saturday.
  • Weekend orders will be delivered from Tuesday.
  • Delivered Mon-Sat (excluding Sunday and Bank Holidays).
  • Order by 8pm Monday to Friday for same day despatch. Terms and conditions apply, see below
  • Pharmacy approved items will be despatched once approved and delivered the next working day.
  • All orders can be tracked from despatched to delivery, tracking code will be emailed to you.
  • Certain items cannot be delivered through this service and therefore this service not be visible in the checkout. Additional terms and conditions apply, please see below.

EVRI UK Tracked 24hr service

  • £5.49 for UK Next Working Day Delivery.
  • Mon-Fri orders placed before 8pm will be delivered the next day.
  • Friday orders placed after 8pm will be delivered on Tuesday.
  • Weekend orders will be delivered on Tuesday.
  • Delivered Mon-Fri (excluding bank holidays).
  • Order by 8pm Monday to Friday for same day despatch. Terms and conditions apply, see below.
  • Pharmacy approved items will be despatched once approved and delivered the next day.
  • All orders can be tracked from despatched to delivery, tracking code will be emailed to you.
  • Additional terms and conditions apply, please see below.

EVRI Click & Collect tracked 48hr service

  • £3 for Standard service, delivered within 2 working days from despatch of order.
  • Free standard delivery for orders over £35
  • Delivered Mon-Fri (excluding weekend and bank holidays).
  • Order by 8pm Monday to Friday for same day despatch. Terms and conditions apply, see below.
  • Additional terms and conditions apply, please see below.

EVRI UK Click & Collect tracked 24hr service

  • £3.49 for UK Next Working Day Delivery.
  • Mon-Fri orders placed before 8pm will be delivered the next day.
  • Friday orders placed after 8pm will be delivered on Tuesday.
  • Weekend orders will be delivered on Tuesday.
  • Delivered Mon-Fri (excluding bank holidays).
  • Order by 8pm Monday to Friday for same day despatch. Terms and conditions apply, see below.
  • Pharmacy approved items will be despatched once approved and delivered the next day.
  • All orders can be tracked from despatched to delivery, tracking code will be emailed to you.
  • Additional terms and conditions apply, please see below.

UK Express Delivery

  • Free Express Delivery when you spend £100
  • Mon-Wed orders placed before 8pm will be delivered in 2 working days
  • Thursday orders placed before 8pm will be delivered on Monday
  • Friday orders placed before 8pm will be delivered on Tuesday
  • Weekend orders will be delivered on Tuesday
  • Delivered Mon-Fri (excluding bank holidays)
  • Order by 8pm Monday to Friday for same day despatch. Terms and conditions apply, see below.
  • Once approved P-line items will be delivered the next working day
  • Additional terms and conditions apply, please see below
  • Select Next working day delivery in the checkout for Express Delivery

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Returns

If you're not completely satisfied with your order, you can return it to us within 28 days

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great stuff if you got a problem

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Always keep one in just incase

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Swallow the tablet (I did, just before going to bed) and applied the cream to the affected area - went to bed - and woke up feeling better, applied more cream as precaution and seems to have worked -relief!

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