Can I buy canesten pessary over the counter?
Canesten pessaries can be purchased online, without a prescription, at The Independent Pharmacy in either 100mg, 200mg or 500mg strength and each pack comes with an applicator. All you need to do is complete a short consultation to ensure Canesten pessaries are the best treatment for you.
When should you not use canesten pessary?
Do not use Canesten Thrush Pessary: If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to clotrimazole or any of the other ingredients of Canesten Thrush Pessary (see Section 6. Further Information). During your period as it may be less effective.
What is the difference between pessary and cream?
The pessary is used to treat a fungal infection in the vagina and vulval area (thrush). The cream works to relieve the symptoms of external irritation.
How long does it take for canesten pessary to melt?
Getting the most from your treatment If your symptoms do not improve within seven days, see your doctor for further advice. A pessary will dissolve overnight in the moisture in the vagina.
What is better fluconazole or clotrimazole?
Fluconazole can more successfully and safely cure clinical and micrological symptom of VVC than clotrimazole and can be more effective in reduction of the relapse rate of the disease than clotrimazole. A long-term cure, however remains elusive.
Is thrush tablet or cream better?
Health practitioners often recommend anti-fungal treatment for thrush. There are two main types of treatment: oral (tablets taken by mouth) or topical (creams or vaginal pessaries applied directly to the vaginal area). The topical treatment generally works a bit quicker than the oral.
Is a pessary or cream better for thrush?
What is cancanesten Combi pessary & cream?
Canesten Combi Pessary & Cream clears the cause and symptoms of thrush. A vaginal thrush infection may cause any of the following symptoms: whitish, odourless vaginal discharge, persistent burning, itching, redness, swelling and soreness of the vagina and vulva.
What is Canesten thrush treatment?
A complete thrush treatment that soothes and relieves itching. Canesten thrush combi pessary and external cream has been formulated to clear the cause and symptoms of thrush.
How do you use a pessary cream for vaginal herpes?
(Ages 16 to 60): Wash your hands before and after using the pessary and cream. Insert the pessary into the vagina preferably at night using the applicator provided and apply the cream thinly to the affected area 2 to 3 times a day. If no improvement is seen after 7 days consult your doctor.
What are the ingredients in the pessary?
The pessary contains; Clotrimazole 500mg, Lactose Monohydrate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Lactic Acid, Maize Starch, Crospovidone, Calcium Lactate Pentahydrate, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide and Hypromellose.