Canesten Thrush Cream

1. Cream containing: Clotrimazole 2% w/w.


2. Treatment of candidal vulvitis or balanitis (thrush).


3. It should be used as an adjunct to the treatment of candidal vaginitis.


4. This cream treats thrush by acting as a fungicide - killing the fungus that causes thrush.


5. Can also be used for treatment of sexual partner's penis to prevent re-infection.


6. Canesten Thrush Cream should not be used for more than two episodes in any six-month period. You should seek medical advice if you suffer from recurrent thrush.


7. You should seek medical advice if pregnant or breastfeeding.

1. 16-60 years of age: apply thinly 2 or 3 times daily and rub in gently. Treatment should continue until symptoms of infection disappear. However, if after concomitant treatment of the vaginitis the symptoms do not improve within 7 days, the patient should consult a physician.


2. Under 16 and over 60 years: not recommended except on medical advice.

A 10g tube of Canesten Thrush Cream is also found in Canesten Duo - a combined tablet and cream treatment.