Canesten Thrush Duo Oral Capsule & External Cream

Description

Ingredients in Canesten Thrush Duo Oral Capsule & External Cream

• Oral Capsule (Fluconazole 150mg) – an antifungal medicine that treats the internal infection.
• External Cream (Clotrimazole 2% w/w) – a topical antifungal that relieves external symptoms like itching and soreness.
• Other ingredients in capsule: lactose monohydrate, maize starch, colloidal anhydrous silica, magnesium stearate, gelatin, titanium dioxide (E171).
• Other ingredients in cream: benzyl alcohol, cetostearyl alcohol, polysorbate 60, sorbitan stearate, purified water.

Dosage & How to Use

• Adults aged 16 to 60 years:
  • Take one fluconazole capsule orally with water, with or without food.
  • Apply the clotrimazole cream thinly to the affected external area 2–3 times a day until symptoms resolve (usually within a few days).
• Do not use if you are under 16 or over 60 unless advised by a doctor.

Side Effects

While most people tolerate the treatment well, some may experience:

• Oral capsule side effects: headache, nausea, diarrhoea, abdominal discomfort, flatulence, rash.
• Cream side effects: burning, stinging, or redness at the site of application.

Stop use and seek medical advice if you experience swelling, difficulty breathing, or a severe skin reaction.

Warnings & Precautions

• Do not use if you are pregnant, trying to conceive, or breastfeeding unless advised by your doctor.
• Avoid using tampons, spermicides, or other vaginal products while using this treatment.
• This product is for vaginal thrush only and should not be used for other infections without a medical diagnosis.
• Avoid sexual intercourse while using the cream, as it may affect the latex in condoms and diaphragms.
• If symptoms persist beyond 7 days or return within 2 months, consult your GP or pharmacist.

Drug Interactions

• Fluconazole may interact with medications such as:
  • Warfarin
  • Phenytoin
  • Rifampicin
  • Certain diabetes medicines (e.g., glipizide)
  • Oral contraceptives (although usually minor)

Let your pharmacist know if you’re taking any prescription, over-the-counter, or herbal medicines.

Additional Information

• Store in a cool, dry place below 25°C.
• Keep out of sight and reach of children.
• Do not repeat treatment more than twice in 6 months without medical advice.

Brand

Canesten

  Canesten has a history of innovation, and exists to bring you effective, science-based products and equip you with meaningful knowledge so that you can feel in control of your intimate, skin and foot health.