Canesten® Thrush 3-day Vaginal Tablets

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Thrush treatment 3-day vaginal tablets: Canesten Thrush Vaginal Tablets 200mg tablets and applicator
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Canesten® Thrush 3-day Vaginal Tablets

Be confident you're choosing the right thrush treatment!

Canesten® is the world's #1 thrush treatment brand. Canesten® Thrush 3-day Vaginal Tablets provide effective treatment for vaginal yeast infections. For those women who prefer a moderate strength, longer treatment course compared to a 1-day treatment. Used alongside Canesten® External Cream, they let you treat both the cause and the symptoms of thrush.

The treatment is easy to use at home and irritating symptoms should begin to disappear soon. 
Canesten helps you feel comfortable again so you can get on with your life.

How do I know it’s thrush?

6 main symptoms:

  • Itching 

  • Swelling 

  • Redness 

  • Unusual discharge 

  • Burning 

  • Soreness 

Thrush doesn’t usually change the pH level and has no odour, but you might feel pain during sex or urinating.

No Stress!

It may feel uncomfortable, but there’s no need to be scared. Thrush is not an STI or a serious condition and in most cases it can be treated easily and effectively. It is also normal and very common – 3 in 4 women suffer from it at least once during their lifetime and it’s not caused by a lack of hygiene.

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Works to kill the root of the infection and relieve symptoms

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Reliable

Effectiveness based on decades of science and innovation

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Convenient

Choose a Canesten® product that suits your needs. Available in various easy-to-use formats.

Choose your treatment

Across the range of Canesten® thrush products, all treatments work equally well to treat an infection.
We offer effective solutions to suit different lifestyles and preferences. Choose the option that suits you best:

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Combi Pack contains internal treatment & external cream, useful when external symptoms on your vulva stand in your way. Choose Single Pack (only internal treatment) when no external itching or burning annoys you.

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Different dosage to suit your preferences: from 1-day treatment (our highest dose) for women who have busy lifestyles or prefer a shorter course of treatment via 3-day (regular strength) to 6-day (low-dose).

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Choose from vaginal or oral administration: on-the-go oral capsule, regular vaginal pessary or easy-to-insert soft gel pessary, as well as soothing vaginal cream.

How to use?

Wash your hands thoroughly before and after using Canesten®

Canesten vaginal tablet applicator

 

With the help of the applicator, insert the tablet as high as possible into the vagina before going to sleep at night.
A discharge may appear - this is completely normal.
If pregnant or trying for a baby, consult your doctor or midwife before using Canesten®. Always read the leaflet.

Try our complete intimate health regime

Canesten Thrush Vaginal Tablets 200mg tablets and applicator

Treat thrush

Choose the Canesten® product that best suits your lifestyle & needs to get effective treatment from thrush and its symptoms.

Canesfresh Intimate Care gentle intimate wash

Cleanse gently

Canesfresh® intimate washes are more delicate than regular soaps to ensure you don’t irritate your intimate area. 0% soap, 0% preservatives.

Canesflor Probiotics for Vaginal Use

Avoid recurrence

Help prevent thrush from recurring with Canesflor® vaginal probiotics. Also helps maintain the natural levels of good bacteria in your vagina after a course of antibiotics.

Thrush: what are the risk factors?

Yeast and bacteria are naturally present in your vagina. Thrush occurs when the level of Candida albicans increases. There are times when you're more prone to thrush:

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In pregnancy, especially during the third trimester

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When you have a weakened immune system

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When you're on your period

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When taking certain medications

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With medical conditions such as diabetes or HIV and when undergoing chemotherapy

Thrush: how can I prevent it?

If you're worried that thrush will come back or you suffer from recurring symptoms, there are a few things you can try:

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Wear cotton underwear and change regularly, especially after exercise

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Change your tampons or pads frequently

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Avoid indulging in very hot bubble baths

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Avoid stress and maintain a healthy diet free from high-sugar food

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Avoid perfumed products in and around your intimate area

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Wipe from front to back after going to the toilet

Don't let thrush hold you back

Take control of thrush symptoms, free from worry and discomfort.

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Don’t miss a thing – let Canesten® help you enjoy all the quality time life brings.

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Can men get thrush?

It’s less common than in women, but men can also suffer from thrush symptoms

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  • Although it’s not an STI, it can be passed back and forth during sex. Foreskin constriction, a weakened immune system, antibiotics or diabetes may make men more susceptible
  • Canesten® external cream or the oral capsule can provide effective treatment for men with thrush infections.

For over 40 years Canesten® has been helping women around the world

  Understand, prevent and treat their intimate conditions, so that they feel comfortable in their skin.

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Frequently asked questions about thrush

    Can the combination of Canesten VT and Cream increase the effectiveness of treatment, reducing the risk of recurrence?

    A combination of Canesten VT and cream may increase the effectiveness of the treatment. [1] Seek advice from a doctor or pharmacist prior to starting treatment.

    A study by W. Mendling and R. Schelegelmilch compared the efficacy of suppository clotrimazole on treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis with combination of suppository and cream formulation. The study was conducted on 160 women with Candida vaginitis, which spread to labia majora and labia minora. The results showed that the combination group was more effective in reducing the symptoms: erythema vulgaris, itching. The rate of complete healing according to the physician's assessment and the rate of mycotic cure by microbiological results in the combination group was also higher. [2]

    References:

    1. W. Mendling. Guideline: Vulvovaginal candidiasis. Mycoses, 2015, 58 (Suppl. 1), 1–15
    2. Mendling W, Schlegelmilch R. Three-day combination treatment for vulvovaginal vandidosis with 200 mg clotrimazol vaginal suppositories and clotrimazol cream for the vulva is significantly better than treatment with vaginal suppositories alone–an earlier, multi-centre, placebo-controlled double blind study. Geburtshilfe Frauenheilkd. 2014;74:355-60.
    3. Canesten VT 1 Local Indication
    4. Canesten VT 6 Local Indication
    5. Canesten Cream Local Indication

    What should we do we miss a dose of Canesten VT6 treatment?

    When missed a dose, use the next dose as soon as possible. Also see a doctor or pharmacist for further advice.

    For doctors and pharmacists, it is important to advise treatment adherence. In cases of forgetfulness or poor compliance, consider switching to therapy with Canesten VT1.

    References:

    1. Canesten VT 1 Local Indication
    2. Canesten VT 6 Local Indication

    Can pregnant and breastfeeding women use Canesten?

    Pregnancy:

    Animal studies do not indicate direct or indirect harmful effects with respect to reproductive toxicity. Clotrimazole can be used during pregnancy, but only under the direction of a Health Care Professional.

    During pregnancy the treatment should be carried out with clotrimazole vaginal tablets, since these can be inserted without using an applicator.

    Lactation:

    There are no data on the excretion of clotrimazole into human milk. However, systemic absorption is minimal after administration and is unlikely to lead to systemic effects. Clotrimazole may be used during lactation.

    References:

    1. Canesten VT Local Indication

    Can Canesten Clotrimazole Cream 1% be used for all types of fungal skin infection?

    Canesten® Clotrimazole Cream 1% is used to treat fungal skin infections such as athlete’s foot, white spots, ringworm, fungal infection of the area around the nails, fungal infection of the skin folds, and skin redness/irritation (Erythrasma). Please consult your healthcare professional for more information.

    References:
    1. Local Canesten® Clotrimazole Cream 1% Product Information Leaflet

    Is vaginal yeast infection considered a sexually transmitted disease?

    The pathogenesis of vaginal yeast infection is associated with vaginal microflora imbalance, overgrowth of fungus, and invasion of fungal epithelial cells. [1] Therefore, it is not considered a sexually transmitted disease.

    References:

    1. Sobel JD. Epidemiology and pathogenesis of recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis. Am J Obstet Gynecol 1985; 152:924.
    2. Sobel JD, Faro S, Force RW, et al. Vulvovaginal candidiasis: Epidemiologic, diagnostic, and therapeutic considerations. Am J Obstet Gynecol 1998; 178:203.
    3. Merson-Davies LA, Odds FC, Malet R, et al. Quantification of Candida albicans morphology in vaginal smears. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 1991; 42:49.
    4. Canesten VT 1 Local Indication
    5. Canesten VT 6 Local Indication

    Canesten VT1 vs VT6 treatments – Which is better to treat recurrent vaginal yeast infections?

    In general, the efficacy and safety of two types of Canesten VT1 and VT6 in vaginal yeast infection treatment are similar. [1] There is currently no optimal regimen for the treatment of persistent VYI, but experts recommend the use of longer-term azole regimens than short-term regimens (1- 3 days) during the treatment phase. [2]

    In terms of data, in the direct comparison study between two regimens using VT6 and VT1, the rate of mycotic cure after 1 week VT 1 was slightly higher (89.2% vs 87.5%) but after 4 weeks that of VT6 was slightly higher (84.5% vs 82.4%). [1] The authors of the study also pointed out that the long-term pattern of recurrence may be slightly higher in the VT1 group. Therefore, patients with recurrent vaginitis may benefit with VT6 regimen.

    References:

    1. Loendersloot EW et al. American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology. 1985;152(7):953-955
    2. CDC 2015. Valvovaginal candidiasis – 2015 STD treatment guideline.
    3. Canesten VT 1 Local Indication
    4. Canesten VT 6 Local Indication

    What time of day can I use Canesten thrush treatments?

    You can use Canesten thrush treatments during day or night. However, vaginal treatments are best to be applied before you go to bed, and you can expect some leakage with the product use. For best results, lie down as soon as possible after inserting the vaginal products. This will reduce leakage. You may want to use panty liners to protect your clothing during the time you are using Canesten. 

    What is vaginal yeast infection?

    Vaginal yeast infection is a disease characterized by signs, symptoms of vaginitis, vaginitis and presence of fungi (mainly Candida). This is the second most common cause of vaginitis, and up to 75% of women of reproductive age have at least one vaginal yeast infection, [1,2] about 40-45% of patients will have the recurrent condition several times and 5-8% will develop recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis (up to 10%) - defined as inflammation at least four times a year. [3,4]

    Symptoms of vaginal yeast infection include: severe itching, painful urination and sexual intercourse, severe nausea (white cheese, no unpleasant odor except superinfection).

    References:

    1. Mashburn J. Vaginal infections update. J Midwifery Womens Health 2012;57(6):629-34
    2. das Neves J, Pinto E, Teixeira B, Dias G, Rocha P, Cunha T, et al. Local treatment of vulvovaginal candidosis: general and practical considerations. Drugs. 2008;68(13):1787-802
    3. Sobel JD. Vulvovaginal candidosis. Lancet 2007;369:1961-71
    4. David W Denning, Matthew Kneale, Jack D Sobel, Riina Rautemaa-Richardson. Global burden of recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis:a systematic review. Lancet Infect Dis 2018. Published Online August 2, 2018 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s1473-3099(18)30103-8

    What causes vaginal yeast infection?

    Candida albicans is the main causative agent of vaginal yeast infection, accounting for 80-92% of cases. The rest are other yeasts, mostly C. glabrata. These fungi are part of the vaginal microenvironment without causing symptoms in about 20% of healthy women. [1]

    Classification of vaginal yeast infection: uncomplicated and complicated. Uncomplicated VYI occurs at a low frequency (<4 times per year), with mild to moderate symptoms, most likely caused by Candida albicans, and the infected women have a normal immune system. Complicated VYI is characterizd by one of the following: persistent inflammation (4 or more years), severe vaginitis, non-Candida albicans or co-morbidities such as diabetes mellitus, immunosupression, use of immunosuppressive drugs. [2]

    References:

    1. Sobel JD. Gentital candidiasis. Medicine 2010;38(6):286-90
    2. Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Vaginal Discharge-STD Treatment Guidelines. 2015

    At what age are women most susceptible to vaginal yeast infection?

    Vaginal yeast infections occur mainly in women of reproductive age, with epidemiological data showing that at age 25, about 50% of women had at least one vaginal yeast infection. [1] Vaginal yeast infections are very rare in preterm girls, with rates beginning to increase at age 20 and reach the peak in the 30 to 40 age group. The rate of vaginal yeast infections is linked to the amount of estrogen in the body, as increased estrogen levels increase glycogen levels in vaginal tissues, creating a carbon source for Candida. This explains why vaginal yeast infections mainly occur at reproductive age. [2-4]

    References:

    1. Sobel JD, Faro S, Force R, et al. Vulvovaginal candidiasis: Epidemiologic, diagnostic and therapeutic considerations. Am J Obstet Gynecol 1998;178:203–211
    2. Cotch MF, Hillier SL, Gibbs RS, Eschenbach DA. Epidemiology and outcomes associated with moderate to heavy candida colonization during pregnancy. Vaginal Infections and Prematurity Study Group. Am J Obstet Gynecol 1998; 178: 374–80.
    3. Dennerstein GJ, Ellis DH. Oestrogen, glycogen and vaginal candidiasis. Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol 2001; 41: 326–28.
    4. Tarry W, Fisher M, Shen S, Mawhinney M. Candida albicans: the estrogen target for vaginal colonization. J Surg Res 2005; 129: 278–82.

    Can men get thrush?

    Yes, men can get thrush too, even though they may not experience any symptoms.  Men can treat thrush with Canesten Thrush Cream or Canesten Thrush Oral Capsule. 

    Canesten Thrush Cream contains clotrimazole. Canesten Thrush Oral Capsule contains fluconazole. Always read the label.