Thrush

Canesten Oral is an oral capsule containing the active ingredient fluconazole, which is an antifungal medicine used to treat thrush.  Thrush isn't usually serious but it can be really uncomfortable, which is why it's important to treat it properly and help stop the infection from coming back.  That means clearing the infection on the inside.  The good news is that you can with Canesten.

Size: single capsule 150 mg

Canesten Duo

Canesten Duo - Combined Oral & Cream Treatment
Canesten Duo is a combined oral and cream thrush treatment that is suitable for men and women.  It comprises one Canesten Capsule and one handy 10g tube of Canesten Thrush Cream.

A convenient pack for the treatment of thrush (vulvitis and balanitis).  Canesten Duo is a combined oral and cream treatment specially suited to those with a busy lifestyle who prefer the convenience of a single oral capsule but also need the immediate soothing relief of an external cream.

The Canesten capsule is an effective single dose treatment for vaginal thrush or penile thrush.  The thrush cream provides immediate soothing relief from the external itching and soreness caused by the infection.  Canesten Duo contains:

One Canesten Capsule: Fluconazole 150mg.

Canesten Thrush Cream 10g: Clotrimazole 2% w/w

Canesten Thrush Cream 20g


Canesten Thrush Cream can be used to treat men and women.

Cream containing: Clotrimazole 2% w/w.
Treatment of candidal vulvitis or balanitis (thrush).
It should be used as an adjunct to the treatment of candidal vaginitis.
This cream treats thrush by acting as a fungicide - killing the fungus that causes thrush.
Can also be used for treatment of sexual partner's penis to prevent re-infection
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.
Under 16 and over 60 years: not recommended except on medical advice.
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.
You should seek medical advice if pregnant or breastfeeding.
Inactive ingredients: Sorbitan stearate, Polysorbate 60, Cetyl palmitate, Cetostearyl alcohol, Octyldodecanol, Benzyl alcohol, Purified Water.  Do not use if you are allergic to any of these ingredients.