Canesten Thrush Combi (Pessary & External Cream)

What is Canesten Thrush Combi?

Canesten Thrush Combi is a combined treatment for both the internal and external issues caused by vaginal thrush.

It can be used by women between the ages of 16 and 60 years old.

You can buy Canesten Thrush Combi without needing a prescription.

What is Canesten Thrush Combi used to treat?

Canesten Thrush Combi is a comprehensive treatment for vaginal thrush. Vaginal thrush is caused by a yeast called candida, which can cause several symptoms and lead to a number of conditions that will require treatment.

It comes with a pessary applicator which is inserted into the vagina. This works to treat the internal cause of vaginal thrush.

Also included in this treatment is a tube of double strength soothing cream, which will provide relief from the external pain and itching of the infection.

Canesten Thrush Combi should not be used to treat infections of the nails or scalp.

Why is Canesten Thrush Combi recommended to treat vaginal thrush?

Canesten Thrush Combi's active ingredient, clotrimazole, has been a recommended treatment for vaginal thrush for more than 45 years. 

Furthermore, when used properly, Canesten Thrush Combi should have cleared your problem after one week.

How does Canesten Thrush Combi work?

Both the pessary and the external cream contain the active ingredient clotrimazole, which is an antifungal medicine.

Clotrimazole works by killing the fungus that causes vaginal thrush. By killing the fungus, it also works to relieve the itching and irritation that is caused by this infection.

Who can use Canesten Thrush Combi?

Canesten Thrush Combi should not be used to treat scalp or nail infections.

Women under the age of 16 and over the age of 60 must not use this medicine. 

Do not use this product without talking to your doctor if any of the below apply to you:

• You are allergic to clotrimazole or any of the other ingredients in this medicine
• You are pregnant or trying to get pregnant
• This is the first time you have had thrush
• You or your sexual partner has a sexually transmitted infection
• You have had vaginal thrush more than twice in the past 6 months

Talk to your doctor before using Canesten Thrush Combi if you have any of these symptoms:

• Irregular vaginal bleeding
• Fever or chills
• Vaginal discharge that has an unpleasant smell
• Pain or difficulty urinating 
• Nausea or vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Unusual vaginal bleeding or discharge that contains blood
• Lower abdominal pain
• Ulcers, sores, or blisters on the vagina

Can you buy Canesten Thrush Combi over the counter?

You do not need a prescription to buy Canesten Thrush Combi. It can be purchased from your local pharmacy.

Can you buy Canesten Thrush Combi online in the UK?

You can buy Canesten Thrush Combi online from Medicine Direct, but you must first fill out an online questionnaire to make sure it is suitable for you. This questionnaire is confidential and will be reviewed by a registered prescriber.

It is important to ensure that you are buying medicine online from a fully regulated UK pharmacy. To learn more about our company, team, medical professionals, and the licenses we hold, visit our about us page.

Canesten Thrush Combi Alternatives

Generic Clotrimazole cream can be purchased from Medicine Direct. This cream also works to relieve the discomfort that comes with the external symptoms of thrush and should be applied 2-3 times a day, just like Canesten Cream.

Alternatively, Fluconazole tablets is also available to order from our online pharmacy. This single-dose medication works to treat the internal infection by making holes in the fungus’s cell membrane, which kills the bacteria that causes thrush. You should notice the symptoms clearing within one week of taking this medicine.