Canesten Combi - Pessary & External Cream

Canesten Combi Pessary & External Cream is a full course of treatment for vaginal thrush (candidiasis) because it treats both the internal cause and external symptoms.

Some women suffer from recurrent attacks of thrush. To reduce the frequency of these attacks, the sexual partner’s penis can be treated with this cream to prevent re-infection, even if they have no symptoms of thrush.

The active substance in Canesten Combi Pessary & External Cream is clotrimazole. Clotrimazole belongs to a group of medicines called azoles and is an antifungal agent which fights the cause of infections such as vaginal thrush.

Like all medicines, Canesten Combi Pessary & External Cream can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. As with all medicines, some people may be allergic to the pessary or cream. If you are allergic, a reaction will occur soon after you have 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.

After you use the pessary you might experience:

• Itching, rash, swelling, redness, discomfort, burning, irritation, vaginal
  peeling or bleeding.

• Pain in the abdomen or pelvic area.

After you apply the cream you might experience:

• Itching, rash, blisters, burning, discomfort, swelling, redness, irritation or
  peeling of skin.

If you experience any of the above effects, tell your doctor or pharmacist immediately.