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Canesten Cream 2%
What is Canesten 2% Cream?
Canesten external thrush 2% cream is a treatment for both vaginal thrush (Candidal Vaginitis) and penile thrush (Candidal Balanitis). It contains the active ingredient Clotrimazole 2% and is provides relief from itching and irritation caused by thrush.
How to order Canesten 2% Cream online
You can use our online pharmacy service to buy Canesten 2% Cream online in the UK. We are a regulated GPhC registered pharmacy based in the UK. As Canesten 2% Cream is a 'Pharmacy-only' (P) medicine a pharmacist needs to have a consultation to make sure treatment is appropriate before you can purchase Canesten 2% Cream.
Upon completion of your order, our pharmacist will then review your online assessment. If your assessment is approved, our pharmacy team will then dispense your order, which will be dispatched the same day using your chosen delivery method.
How it works
Clotrimazole is a imidazole anti-fungal treatment. It works by creating holes in the fungal cells membrane, this causes the cells contents to leak out, killing the fungal, cells and clearing the infection. This is very effective at killing external thrush but will not help with internal thrush, in which case Fluconazole may be needed.
How to use Canesten 2% Cream
- Wash your hands before you start
- Put a strip of cream onto your fingertip.Apply the cream thinly to affected areas 2 or 3 times a day and rub in gently
- Wash your hands when you’ve finished
Treatment should be continued for up to one week after treating the internal infection in women and for two weeks in men.
If symptoms persist contact your doctor.
Do not ingest the cream.
Symptoms of thrush
Thrush symptoms in women
- White vaginal discharge (often like cottage cheese), which does not usually smell
- Itching and irritation around the vagina
- Soreness and stinging during sex or when you pee
Thrush symptoms in men
- Irritation, burning and redness around the head of the penis and under the foreskin
- A white discharge (like cottage cheese)
- An unpleasant smell
- Difficulty pulling back the foreskin
Thrush prevention
To help prevent thrush from recurring you can:
- Wear breathable underwear, cotton preferably as this will help keep you dry
- For women, douching can actually do more harm than good, disrupting the bacteria and pH in the vagina
- Avoid hot tubs and hot baths
- Change into dry clothes, as soon as possible for example after swimming or going to the gym
- Wipe from front to back
- Change tampons, pads and panty liners often
- If you are diabetic try to keep your blood sugar levels controlled
- Avoid scented sprays and bath products
Who cannot use Canesten External 2% Cream
It is generally well tolerated and suitable for most adults and children. However it may not be suitable if you:
- Have previously had an allergic reaction to Clotrimazole, any ingredient in Canesten or any other anti-fungal medication.
- Have suffered with thrush more than twice in the past 6 months
- Have sores, ulcers or blisters on your genitals
- Have abnormal discharge from your genitals
- Have or have previously had a sexually transmitted disease (STI)
Canesten External 2% Cream and pregnancy
It is not known to be harmful to the baby if used while pregnant.
Canesten External 2% Cream and breastfeeding
It is safe to use while breastfeeding. If while using the cream you notice the baby does not feed as well, seems irritable or unusually sleepy contact your GP, midwife or health visitor.
Canesten External 2% Cream side effects
This cream is generally well tolerated in most children and adults but as with all medication it can have side effects which include:
- Red, irritated skin
- Pain, burning or stinging sensation
If these side effects do not go away, try reducing the amount of cream you are applying or stop using it completely and conisder using an alternative.
Canesten External 2% Cream interactions
When applied topically as a cream it is not known to interact with any medication.
Canesten External 2% Cream Ingredients
Active Ingredient: Clotrimazole 2% w/w
Other ingredients: Sorbitan stearate, polysorbate 60, cetyl palmitate, cetostearyl alcohol, octyldodecanol, benzyl alcohol, and purified water
More Canesten 2% Cream information
If you would like more information on Canesten 2% Cream you can find the SPC: Canesten External 2% Cream SPC
Canesten External 2% Cream FAQs
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Can you buy Canesten External 2% Cream over the counter?
Yes, it is available to buy over the counter without a prescription
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Can I use Canesten External cream internally?
No it will only provide relief from the external irritation caused by thrush, it will not treat the internal cause of the infection.
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How long does it take for Canesten External cream to work?
It will provide relief soon after using it but it may take a few days for it to reach its full effect.
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Can I use Canesten External cream while pregnant?
Yes it is safe to use while you are pregnant.
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Can I use Canesten External cream while breastfeeding?
Yes it is safe to use while you are breastfeeding. If while using the cream you notice the baby does not feed as well, seems irritable or unusually sleepy contact your GP, midwife or health visitor.
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Is it safe to buy Canesten External cream from your pharmacy?
We are a General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) registered pharmacy and we source all our pharmaceutical products from reputable wholesalers, the same wholesalers that provide the medicines used to fill NHS prescriptions.
If you buy them from an unregistered pharmacy you may be wasting your money at best or at worse harm yourself buying and taking fake tablets. Always check to make sure where you are buying them from are registered with the GPhC. -
Does Canesten External 2% cream expire?
Yes, like most medicines it has a shelf life and will become less effective if it is left unused. Always check the expiry date of any medicines you are taking before you take them, the expiry date refers the end of the mon. If you find your medication has expired, you can post them to us, bring them to us or take them to your nearest pharmacy for safe disposal.
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How should I store Canesten External cream?
It should be stored in a dry area below 30°C and kept out of direct sunlight. Storing the cream incorrectly could result in the cream becoming less effective.
