Canesten 3 Vc 20mg / 1g Vaginal Cream

For the relief of vaginal itching, burning and discharge associated with recurrent vaginal yeast infections (vaginal candidiasis).

Fill enclosed vaginal applicator to the top (i.e. 5 g CANESTEN 3VC). Insert deeply into the vagina every night on retiring for three consecutive days even if symptoms disappear. This is best achieved when lying on the back with the legs pulled in a little towards the body. If individual cases should require it, two applications of 5 g Canesten 3VC can be used daily i.e. one in the morning and one in the evening, for 6 - 12 days. Use even during menstruation, although it is recommended that the treatment should not be carried out during menstruation but should be completed before menstruation begins. For candida vulvitis or vulvo-vaginitis the vaginal cream should be applied thinly to the external genitalia 2 or 3 times a day for 1 - 2 weeks. For the prevention of re-infection, the partner should be treated locally with CANESTEN Cream at the same time in so far as symptoms (e.g. pruritus, inflammation, etc.) are present. CANESTEN preparations are colourless and do not stain the underwear.

Possible hypersensitivity to clotrimazole and / or cetostearyl alcohol.

i. Use only if you have already had a vaginal yeast infection diagnosed by a medical practitioner and you have the same symptoms now, otherwise consult your doctor. These symptoms include itching and burning of the vagina and sometimes a white discharge.
ii. If there is no improvement in 3 days or if symptoms have not disappeared within 7 days, then consult a medical practitioner as not all vaginal infections are caused by yeasts.
iii. Consult a medical practitioner if you have abdominal pain, fever or a foul-smelling, or a vaginal discharge before or during use of this medication.
iv. If symptoms recur within 2 months, consult a medical practitioner.
v. Do not use in girls under 12 years of age, except on the advice of a medical practitioner.
vi. If skin rash or new irritation occurs, discontinue use.
vii. Direct contact with Canesten Vaginal Cream may reduce the effectiveness and safety of latex products such as condoms and diaphragms. The effect is temporary and occurs only during treatment.

Safety has not been established. CANESTEN Vaginal Cream may only be used during pregnancy on the advice of a medical doctor. CANESTEN Vaginal Cream should not be administered to pregnant women during the first trimester, since the safety in this regard has not been established. The possibility of absorption of clotrimazole when administered vaginally cannot be excluded.

Skin and appendages : burning, pruritus, and rash. Contact allergic dermatitis has been reported.
Body as a whole : allergic reaction (syncope, hypotension, dyspnoea, gastrointestinal disorders), pain.

See side-effects and special precautions. In case of accidental ingestion, gastro-intestinal disturbances and central nervous system depression may occur. Treatment is symptomatic and supportive.