Canesten 2% Thrush Cream (20g)

Canesten 2% Thrush Cream is an antifungal cream intended for the relief of external symptoms associated with vaginal thrush. It helps soothe itching, burning, soreness, and irritation around the affected area. The active ingredient works by damaging the cell structure of the Candida yeast responsible for thrush, helping to treat the infection on the skin and relieve discomfort.

Active Ingredients

Clotrimazole 2%

Other Ingredients

Benzyl alcohol, polysorbate 60, sorbitan stearate, cetyl palmitate, cetostearyl alcohol, octyldodecanol, purified water.

Adults and children 16 – 60 years old:

• Apply the product thinly to the irritated area two or three times a day, and smoothed in gently until absorbed.  

• Continue treatment as recommended, even if symptoms begin to improve, and always wash your hands before and after application.   

For external use only on the affected genital skin.

Precautions

• Not suitable for children under 16 years old, or adults over 60 years old. 
• Do not use if you are pregnant, trying to conceive, breastfeeding, or outside the recommended age range without consulting a healthcare professional, as this formulation is not suitable in pregnancy.  
• Thrush must be diagnosed previously by a healthcare professional before treatment can be provided.
• You may be refused treatment if you have had more than two infections in the last six months.
• Treatment may be used for thrush in men only if thrush has been caught from a partner.
• Not be used if you are allergic to clotrimazole or any of the other ingredients.  
• Avoid contact with the eyes or mouth. 
• The cream may affect latex contraceptives like condoms or diaphragms and reduce their effectiveness, so alternative protection is advised during use and for several days afterwards. 

Storage

Store below 25℃. 

Store in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight. 

Keep out of sight and reach of children. 

Common side effects can include: 

• Burning, stinging or tingling sensation after applying the cream  
• Redness or irritation of the skin around the vulva or affected area  
• Itching or discomfort at the site of application  

Uncommon side effects can include: 

• Peeling or flaking skin at the application site. 
• Minor swelling or irritation beyond normal symptoms. If irritation feels worse than the infection symptoms or doesn’t improve, ask a pharmacist or doctor.  
• Mild rash or dryness   

For more information see Patient Information Leaflet.

Including any side effects that are not listed in the patient information leaflet, you can speak to your doctor or pharmacist about. Also, side effects can be reported directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or by searching “MHRA Yellow Card” in the Google Store or Apple App Store. Reporting side effects helps improve the safety of this medicine for yourself and future customers.