Canesten Vaginal cream

Canesten Vaginal cream

Canesten Vaginal cream is inserted high into the vagina once a day (preferably at bedtime) for 6 consecutive days. Sufficient cream is provided for 6 intravaginal applications. Extra cream is supplied for use in relieving the external itching and burning sometimes associated with a vaginal yeast infection.

Drug = Clotrimazole

Strength = 2%

Manufacture = Bayer Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

How to Take

This depends on two factors: how severe the infection is and how it’s treated. Mild yeast infections may clear up in as few as three days. Sometimes, they don’t even require treatment. But moderate to severe infections may take one to two weeks to clear.

Dosage

Canesten 10mg Cream

Canesten 20mg Vaginal cream

Canesten V6 Tablet VT

Canesten Dusting Powder

Canesten Topical Solution

Canesten S Cream

Canesten 1 % Dusting Powder

Side Effects

Rash

Hives

Stomach pain

Fever

Chills

Nausea

Vomiting

Foul-smelling vaginal discharge

Warning

Do not use if you have abdominal pain, fever, or a foul-smelling vaginal discharge. You may have a condition which is more serious than a yeast infection. Contact your doctor immediately.

Do not use if this is your first experience with vaginal itch and discomfort. See your doctor.

If there is no improvement within 3 days, you may have a condition other than a yeast infection. Stop using this product and see your doctor.

If you may have been exposed to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV, the virus that causes AIDS) and are now having recurrent vaginal yeast infections, especially infections that don†t clear up easily with proper treatment, see your doctor promptly to determine the cause of your symptoms and to receive proper medical care.

If symptoms recur within a 2 month period, contact your doctor.

Do not use during pregnancy except under the advice and supervision of a doctor.

This medication is for use in the vaginal and vulvar areas only. It is not for use in the mouth or the eyes. In case accidentally swallowed, seek professional assistance or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

Keep this and all drugs out of reach of children. This product is not to be used in children less than 12 years of age.

If you have questions about Clotrimazole Vaginal Cream or vaginal yeast infections, contact your doctor.

Uses

Canesten Vaginal cream (Clotrimazole) is an antifungal medication used to treat yeast (fungal) infections of the mouth, vagina, and skin such as body ringworm, jock itch, and athlete’s foot. This drug comes in cream/gel form to be applied onto the skin and in vaginal tablet form to be inserted into the vagina. This medicine may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.