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. Refer the patient to a doctor if under 16 or over 60. Do not use if pregnant or breast feeding or if taking terfenadine, cisapride, astemizole, pimozide, quinidine and erythromycin.