Canesten

If you want to help prevent yourself from getting thrush you need to understand the causes of thrush, and things you can avoid such as wearing tights. There are also lifestyle changes you can make and products you can use to help stop yourself from getting thrush, such as Canesflor® probiotics****.

Canesflor® is a clinically proven probiotic for vaginal use. Probiotics can help to maintain the natural levels of good bacteria (known as lactobacilli) in your vagina, helping to prevent thrush and BV from coming back.

Canesflor® probiotics for vaginal use:

Canesten cream is for the treatment of thrush in both women and men. It relieves irritation externally caused by thrush, but it can’t treat the internal (vaginal) cause of the infection. Available in creams, tablets and pessaries, as well as combi packs, Canesten can be bought over the counter at your local pharmacy, supermarket or online.

If you think you’re experiencing thrush for the first time you should visit your doctor. They’ll be able to check your symptoms and give you the right diagnosis, that way if you have thrush again in the future, you’ll be able to recognise the symptoms. Once you know what the symptoms of thrush are you can buy products like Canesten to treat yourself at home.

Men can also get thrush and thrush treatment for men can include clotrimazole based creams such as Canesten cream and oral capsules containing fluconazole. Canesten cream for men and Canesten duo can used to help calm in the itch and clear the infection.

If the first instance doesn’t clear you can pass thrush back and forth to your sexual partner, so it’s important that you take the medication and directed. You can also speak to a Pharmacist in store for more advice and treatment options.

Yes, as with every thrush treatment there are potential side effects, however not everyone will get them. Before you begin treatment always read the patient information carefully and make sure you are not allergic to any of the ingredients.

Possible side effects of Canesten include but are not limited to:

If you experience an allergic reaction stop treatment, inform your doctor and if required visit your nearest A&E department.

Your doctor will advise you on how long to use the cream, if you are using the cream at home you should follow the instructions included in the pack. Usually for women, the cream should be applied to the skin around the entrance of your vagina 2-3 times a day until symptoms disappear. If your symptoms have not cleared up within seven days of finishing the treatment, then you should see your doctor.

If you’re treating a male sexual partner the cream should be applied to the end of the penis 2 or 3 times a day for up to two weeks.

Thrush symptoms should disappear within three days of using the pessary, however if you are still experiencing symptoms after seven days see your doctor. When using the pessary, you may notice a white chalky residue in your underwear, this pessary discharge is normal and doesn’t mean the treatment isn’t working. You may want to use a panty liner when the pessary is being used. The pessary will dissolve in your vagina, however if you notice pieces of undissolved pessary in your underwear then talk to your doctor or a pharmacist, as the thrush treatment may not have worked properly.

Canesten have a range of feminine wash for your intimate area, that helps freshen and support the delicate, sensitive pH balance. Canesfresh® feminine wash soothing wash gel helps to soothe the intimate area during times of discomfort, especially when you are experiencing thrush or vaginal dryness. It contains glycine, an amino acid with calming properties. The gel contains no soap, preservatives or colours to help soothe the sensitive feminine area for 12 hours of comfort and a fresh feeling.