What is canesten blue used for?
WHAT IS CANESTEN® HC CREAM AND WHAT IS IT USED FOR? Canesten HC Cream is used to treat fungal skin infections when there are additional symptoms of inflammation (such as swelling, redness and itching). Canesten HC treats the fungal skin infection and reduces the swelling and itching caused by it.
Are there different types of canesten?
Canesten 1% Cream FAQs What is the difference between Canesten Cream 1% and Canesten Thrush Cream? Canesten Cream 1% contains clotrimazole in a 1% formulation. Whereas Canesten Thrush Cream contains clotrimazole in a 2% formulation.
Which is better thrush pessary or tablet?
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.
Should canesten burn when applied?
Rarely, immediately after you apply the cream you might experience: ▪ Mild burning or irritation. If this is intolerable, stop treatment and see your doctor as soon as possible. Very rarely, Canesten Thrush Cream may cause side effects which can be very similar to the symptoms of the infection.
Can you use too much Canesten cream?
Do not use clotrimazole for more than 7 days, unless a doctor tells you to. The fungal infection may become resistant to clotrimazole which means it will no longer work properly. Talk to a doctor if you have thrush more than twice in 6 months. You may need a longer course of treatment or a stronger medicine.
Can you treat thrush with just the external cream?
Do not be tempted to use external cream only. It will help soothe symptoms of vaginal yeast infection, but it won’t get rid of the cause of thrush. You don’t need a prescription to buy Canesten thrush treatments and you can use Combi products to treat both the internal infection and calm the external symptoms.
What’s the difference between canesten 3 and 6 day?
Different dosage to suit your preference: 1 day treatments are convenient and effective, 3 day treatments allow you to feel the product take effect during treatment and 6 day treatments are recommended for those who prefer to treat for longer or suffer from repeat episodes.
What happens if canesten doesn’t work?
What if it does not work? Talk to a doctor if your symptoms do not get better within 7 days. You may need a longer course of treatment or a stronger medicine. If your vaginal thrush improves within 7 days but then comes back after 7 days, you can use another pessary or internal cream.
What kind of Medicine is in Canesten cream?
The cream contains clotrimazole to treat the infection and hydrocortisone to relieve soreness and itching. If the infection hasn’t cleared up after seven days your doctor may prescribe a medicine containing just an antifungal, eg Canesten cream, to treat any remaining infection.
How long has Canesten been in the market?
For 40 years Canesten has been helping people around the world understand, prevent and treat their intimate and fungal conditions. Today we offer a range of effective products and help people to know their bodies better, helping them to be in control of their skin, foot and intimate health.
Can you use Canesten HC cream for thrush?
If you’re using Canesten HC cream to treat vaginal thrush it will only relieve the external symptoms of the infection, such as itching, inflammation and soreness. It won’t treat the infection inside your vagina, so should be used with a thrush treatment that does, for example clotrimazole pessaries,…
When to use Canesten hydrocortisone cream over counter?
If the infection hasn’t cleared up after seven days your doctor may prescribe a medicine containing just an antifungal, eg Canesten cream, to treat any remaining infection. You can buy a small tube of Canesten HC over the counter from pharmacies to treat athlete’s foot and sweat rash – this product is called Canesten hydrocortisone cream.
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