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Canesten Clotrimazole Thrush Treatment Once Pessary and Cream TM

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Active ingredients: clotrimazole

Pack: Canesten Clotrimazole Thrush Treatment Once Pessary and Cream (1 x Canesten Clotrimazole Thrush Treatment Once pessary, 1 x Canesten Clotrimazole cream), 1 pack

Brand name

(ARTG)

: CANESTEN CLOTRIMAZOLE THRUSH 1 DAY PESSARY + CREAM 500 mg compressed pessary blister pack and 10 mg/g cream tube composite pack

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

For the treatment of candidal infections of the vagina and vulvovagina and partner.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine is a pack that contains more than one component.

Component :

  • Pessary, compressed
  • Vaginal
  • Oblong, white vaginal tablet 24.5 x 10mm with convex radius 10mm with nominal weight 1500mg with markings mu on one side and bayer on the reverse.

Component :

  • Cream
  • Topical
  • WHITE CREAM

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 25 degrees Celsius
  • Do Not use if Colour Changes
  • Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

The packs below are available from a pharmacy without prescription. It is Schedule 3 : Pharmacist Only Medicine.

  • 1 Vaginal tablet with plastic applicator pack
  • 1 x 10g cream tube pack

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient clotrimazole

This medicine is generally considered safe during pregnancy if taken as directed. During pregnancy, you should discuss your medicine use with your doctor or pharmacist.

Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

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