Canesten 200mg Pessaries 3

Canesten 200mg pessaries. Effective internal treatment for thrush (vaginal candidiasis).

Do not use the pessaries if you have previously had an allergic reaction to the active ingredient
clotrimazole or any of the other ingredients in this product. If you are unsure about this, ask your
doctor.
See your doctor as soon as possible and do not use the pessaries if you have any of the following
symptoms:
• irregular vaginal bleeding
• abnormal vaginal bleeding or a blood-stained discharge
• ulcers, blisters, sores or pain 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
This is because Canesten 200mg Pessaries may not be the right treatment for you.
If you are unsure whether you have thrush, check with your doctor before using Canesten
200mg pessaries.
Do not use this product during your period as it may be less effective.

If you are pregnant or are planning a family, tell your doctor, midwife or pharmacist before using
Canesten Pessaries. If you have informed your doctor, midwife or pharmacist already, follow
their instructions carefully.
During pregnancy, extra care should be taken when using the applicator.
Before using the pessaries, you should see your doctor if:
• you have had more than two infections in the last six months
• you or your partner have ever had a sexually transmitted disease
• you are aged under 16 or over 60 years
• you have ever had an allergic reaction to Canesten or any other antifungal products.
As with other creams and pessaries, this product may reduce the effectiveness of rubber
contraceptives, such as condoms or diaphragms, when used together. Consequently, you should
use alternative precautions for at least five days after using this product.

No special precautions are required but it is best to keep the pessaries in the original carton in a
cool, dry place.
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Keep out of the reach and sight of children
Do not use the pessaries after the expiry date which is printed on one end of the carton and on the
foil blister strip.
If you find that you still have this medicine after its expiry date, return it to your local pharmacist
who will dispose of it properly.