Canesten Vaginal Tablet: The active substance is clotrimazole at a strength of 100 mg.
The other ingredients are calcium lactate pentahydrate, maize starch, crospovidone, silica colloidal anhydrous, lactic acid, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, hypromellose and cellulose microcrystalline.
Canesten Vaginal Tablet 0.1g contains six vaginal tablets held inside a foil blister pack and one applicator for insertion of the vaginal tablet into the vagina.
Canesten 1 Vaginal Tablet: The active substance is clotrimazole at a strength of 500 mg.
The other ingredients are lactose monohydrate, cellulose microcrystalline, lactic acid, maize starch, crospovidone, calcium lactate pentahydrate, magnesium stearate, silica colloidal anhydrous and hypromellose.
Canesten 1 Vaginal Tablet 0.5g contains a single vaginal tablet held inside a foil blister pack and one applicator for insertion of the vaginal tablet into the vagina.
The active substance in Canesten Vaginal Tablet 0.1g/Canesten 1 Vaginal Tablet 0.5g 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.
Canesten Vaginal Tablet 0.1g is indicated for the treatment of vaginal thrush. Canesten 1 Vaginal Tablet 0.5g is a single application for the treatment of vaginal thrush.
Canesten Vaginal Tablet 0.1g/Canesten 1 Vaginal Tablet 0.5g is inserted into the vagina for treatment at the site of infection.
This product should only be used if the patient has been previously diagnosed as having vaginal thrush.
If Canesten Vaginal Tablet 0.1g/Canesten 1 Vaginal Tablet 0.5g has been prescribed by the doctor, follow any instructions he/she may have given. If this product is purchased without a prescription, follow these directions closely.
Since the vaginal tablet dissolves in the vagina, it may be helpful to wear a panty liner because it is quite common to notice a white chalky residue after using the vaginal tablet. This does not mean that the treatment has not worked. However, if pieces of undissolved vaginal tablet are noticed, consult the doctor or pharmacist, as the treatment may not have worked properly.
The symptoms of thrush should disappear within three days of treatment. If no improvement is seen after seven days, tell the doctor. If the infection returns after seven days, one further treatment may be used, but in case of more than two infections within six months, consult the doctor.
Canesten Vaginal Tablet 0.1g/Canesten 1 Vaginal Tablet 0.5g is for use in the vagina only: Do not put the vaginal tablet in the mouth or swallow it.
If the vaginal tablet is swallowed accidentally, tell the doctor straight away or contact the Accident and Emergency Department of the nearest hospital.
Canesten Vaginal Tablet: The applicator should be used to insert the vaginal tablet as high as possible into the vagina, preferably before going to sleep on six consecutive nights for convenient and comfortable treatment. Alternatively, two vaginal tablets may be inserted into the vagina before going to sleep on three consecutive nights.
Wash hands before removing the foil from the blister pack and again afterwards when the applicator has been used.
1. Remove the applicator from the packaging. Pull out the plunger until it stops. Remove the vaginal tablet from the foil blister pack and place firmly into the applicator.
2. To fit the vaginal tablet into the applicator, the holder of the applicator needs to be squeezed lightly at both sides. The vaginal tablet fits tightly into the applicator and needs to be squeezed into the holder to about 1 cm.
3. Carefully put the applicator as deep as is comfortable into the vagina (this is easiest when lying on the back with knees bent up). Holding the applicator in place, slowly press the plunger until it stops so that the vaginal tablet is deposited into the vagina.
4. Remove the applicator. After use, remove the plunger completely by pulling it out of the applicator. Then wash it in warm (not boiling) soapy water, rinse and dry carefully.
5. After completing the treatment, dispose of the applicator in a safe place, out of the reach of children. The applicator cannot be flushed down the toilet.
Forgotten use of Canesten Vaginal Tablet 0.1g: Canesten Vaginal Tablet 0.1g should be used for six consecutive nights if one vaginal tablet is used, or three consecutive nights if two pessaries are used. However, if a vaginal tablet was forgotten to be inserted, follow the advice given as follows: When remembered, continue with the course of treatment. If forgotten for more than one day, the infection may not be fully treated, so if symptoms persist upon completion of this course, consult the doctor.
Canesten 1 Vaginal Tablet: The applicator should be used to insert the vaginal tablet as high as possible into the vagina, preferably before going to sleep at night for convenient and comfortable treatment.
Wash hands before removing the foil from the blister pack and again afterwards when the applicator has been used.
1. Remove the applicator from the packaging. Pull out the plunger until it stops. Remove the vaginal tablet from the foil blister pack and place firmly into the applicator.
2. To fit the vaginal tablet into the applicator, the holder of the applicator needs to be squeezed lightly at both sides. The vaginal tablet fits tightly into the applicator and needs to be squeezed into the holder to about 1 cm.
3. Carefully put the applicator as deep as is comfortable into the vagina (this is easiest when lying on the back with knees bent up). Holding the applicator in place, slowly press the plunger until it stops so that the vaginal tablet is deposited into the vagina.
4. Remove the applicator. Dispose of the applicator in a safe place, out of the reach of children. The applicator cannot be flushed down the toilet.
Do not use Canesten Vaginal Tablet 0.1g/Canesten 1 Vaginal Tablet 0.5g: If allergic (hypersensitive) to clotrimazole or any of the other ingredients of Canesten Vaginal Tablet 0.1g/Canesten 1 Vaginal Tablet 0.5g (see Description); During period as it may be less effective.
Before using Canesten Vaginal Tablet 0.1g/Canesten 1 Vaginal Tablet 0.5g, the patient should consult the doctor in case of the following because Canesten Vaginal Tablet 0.1g/Canesten 1 Vaginal Tablet 0.5g may not be the right treatment for the patient.
The patient is unsure whether she has thrush or this is the first time she has had these symptoms.
The patient has had more than two infections of thrush in the last six months.
The patient or her partner has ever had a sexually transmitted disease.
The patient is aged under 16 or over 60.
The patient has ever had an allergic reaction to Canesten or any other vaginal antifungal products.
The patient has any of the following symptoms: Irregular vaginal bleeding; Abnormal vaginal bleeding or a blood-stained discharge; Ulcers, blisters or sores of the vagina or vulva; Lower abdominal pain; Pain or difficulty in passing urine; Fever or chills; Feeling sick or vomiting; Diarrhoea; A foul-smelling discharge from the vagina.
Special precautions: As with other vaginal tablets, this product may reduce the effectiveness of rubber contraceptives, such as condoms or diaphragms. Consequently, alternative precautions should be used for at least five days after using this product.
Do not use tampons, intravaginal douches, spermicides or other vaginal products while using this product.
The patient should avoid vaginal intercourse while she has thrush and during use of this product because her partner could become infected.
Canesten Vaginal Tablet 0.1g/Canesten 1 Vaginal Tablet 0.5g can be used in pregnancy and breastfeeding. If pregnant, breastfeeding or trying for a baby, tell the doctor or midwife before using Canesten Vaginal Tablet 0.1g/Canesten 1 Vaginal Tablet 0.5g. If the doctor or midwife has been informed, follow his/her instructions carefully. To treat internal thrush, the doctor may recommend using the pessary/vaginal tablet without the help of an applicator.
Like all medicines, Canesten Vaginal Tablet 0.1g/Canesten 1 Vaginal Tablet 0.5g can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
As with all medicines, some people may be allergic to the vaginal tablet. If the patient is allergic, a reaction will occur soon after using the medicine.
If an allergic reaction is experienced or the redness, burning, pain, itching or swelling get worse, stop using this product and tell the doctor straight away or contact the Accident and Emergency Department of the nearest hospital. Signs of an allergic reaction may include: Rash; Swallowing or breathing problems; Swelling of lips, face, throat or tongue; Weakness, feeling dizzy or faint; Nausea.
After using Canesten Vaginal Tablet 0.1g/Canesten 1 Vaginal Tablet 0.5g, the patient might experience: Itching, rash, swelling, redness, discomfort, burning, irritation, vaginal peeling, discharge or bleeding; Pain (eg. abdominal pain, vulvovaginal pain); Nausea.
If any of the previously mentioned effects are experienced, tell the doctor or pharmacist immediately.
Reporting of side effects: If any side effects occur, talk to the doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed. Reporting side effects can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
Tell the doctor or pharmacist if taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
Inform the doctor if taking tacrolimus or sirolimus (used to reduce the immune response to prevent rejection after an organ transplant).
Ask the pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.
G01AF02 - clotrimazole ; Belongs to the class of imidazole derivative antiinfectives. Used in the treatment of gynecological infections.
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