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Canesten® Thrush External Cream

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Canesten® Thrush External Cream

Be confident you're choosing the right thrush treatment! 

Canesten® is the UK’s #1 thrush treatment brand#. The double-strength Canesten® Thrush External Cream (compared to Canesten® 1% cream) provides an effective soothing relief for the external symptoms of thrush, such as itching, burning, redness and soreness.

# To verify please contact consumerhealthuk@bayer.com.

Used alongside Canesten® internal vaginal thrush products, it lets you treat both the symptoms and the cause of thrush. Canesten® helps you feel comfortable again so you can get on with your life.

How do I know it’s thrush?

6 main symptoms:

  • Itching 

  • Swelling 

  • Redness 

  • Unusual discharge 

  • Burning 

  • Soreness 

Thrush doesn’t usually change the pH level and has no odour.

No Stress!

It may feel uncomfortable, but there’s no need to be scared. Thrush is not an STI or a serious condition and in most cases, it can be treated easily and effectively. It is also normal and very common – 3 in 4 women suffer from it at least once during their lifetime and it’s not caused by a lack of hygiene.

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Canesten®

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Complete

Works to kill the root of the infection and relieve symptoms.

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Reliable

Effectiveness based on decades of science and innovation.

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Convenient

Choose a Canesten® product that suits your needs. Available in various easy-to-use formats.

Choose your treatment

Across the range of Canesten® thrush products, all treatments work equally well to treat an infection.
We offer effective solutions to suit different lifestyles and preferences. Choose the option that suits you best:

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Combi Pack contains internal treatment & external cream, useful when you are experiencing external symptoms on your vulva stand in your way. Choose Single Pack (only internal treatment) when no external itching or burning annoys you.

How to use Canesten® Thrush External Cream?

Wash your hands thoroughly before and after using Canesten®.

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External 

Apply the cream thinly and evenly to the area around the entrance of the vagina and smooth in gently. Please read package directions carefully for use until symptoms disappear.

If pregnant or trying for a baby, consult your doctor or midwife before using Canesten®. Medicines can affect the unborn baby. Always read the label.

Try our complete intimate health regime

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Treat thrush

Choose the Canesten® product that best suits your lifestyle & needs to get effective thrush treatment to treat its symptoms.

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Cleanse gently

Canesfresh® intimate washes are more delicate than regular soaps to ensure you don’t irritate your intimate area. 0% soap, 0% preservatives.

Canesflor Probiotics for Vaginal Use

Avoid recurrence

Help prevent thrush from recurring with Canesflor® vaginal probiotics. Also helps restore the natural levels of good bacteria in your vagina after a course of antibiotics.

Thrush: what are the risk factors?

Yeast and bacteria are naturally present in your vagina. Thrush occurs when the level of Candida albicans increases. There are times when you're more prone to thrush:

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Pregnancy increases the risk of developing thrush for the first time. It recurs most often during the third trimester.

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When you have a weakened immune system.

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When you're on your period.

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When taking certain medications such as antibiotics.

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With medical conditions such as diabetes or HIV and when undergoing chemotherapy.

How can I prevent thrush?

If you're worried that thrush will come back or you suffer from recurring symptoms, there are a few things you can try:

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Wear cotton underwear.

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Don’t wear perfumed pads or tampons.

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Avoid indulging in long, hot bubble baths.

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Avoid stress and maintain a healthy diet free from high-sugar food.

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Avoid perfumed products in and around your intimate area.

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Wipe from front to back after going to the toilet.

Don't let thrush hold you back

Take control of thrush symptoms.

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Don’t miss a thing – let Canesten® help you enjoy all the quality time life brings.

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Can men get thrush?

It’s less common than in women, but men can also suffer from thrush symptoms.

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  • Although it’s not an STI, it can be passed back and forth during sex. A weakened immune system, antibiotics or diabetes may make men more susceptible.
  • Canesten® Thrush External Cream or the oral capsule can provide effective treatment for men with thrush infections.

For over 40 years Canesten® has been helping women around the world

  Understand and treat their intimate conditions, so that they feel comfortable in their skin.

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Frequently asked questions
about thrush

    Is thrush itchy?

    Itchiness is a common symptom of thrush, so you might be right. Take a look at our thrush page to see if you have any of the other common symptoms.

    I hear if you get thrush once, it may come back again. How can I prevent that from happening?

    If you get thrush once it doesn’t necessarily mean that you’ll get it again. However, to prevent recurrent thrush you may need to make some simple changes to your lifestyle. For example, you should avoid using deodorants and perfumed products around your intimate area and make sure to change your underwear after working out. You may also want to consider using vaginal probiotics, like Canesflor®, to help maintain a healthy vaginal flora.  

    Click here for more top tips on preventing thrush.

    How do I treat thrush?

    In terms of how to treat thrush, you can easily and effectively treat thrush at home with Canesten® treatments which are available without prescription. We recommend you use a combination treatment to both clear the infection and calm the symptoms such as itching, burning, redness, swelling and soreness. 

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    Is there any Canesten® treatment that is more effective?

    Our comprehensive range of thrush treatment options are all effective at treating thrush infections. We offer a range of treatment applications and formats so everyone can find a treatment they’re comfortable with and the one that suits their needs.  

    Click here to see our full range to help you choose the thrush treatment that’s best for you.

    What is a combination thrush treatment?

    Combination treatments are a 2in1 complete treatment for thrush. All combination treatments include an internal treatment (vaginal pessary, soft gel pessary, vaginal cream or oral capsule) and an external treatment (a tube of cream) to treat both the cause and the symptoms of thrush for a complete relief. 

    Can I use Canesten® thrush treatments if I’m pregnant?

    During pregnancy women often get thrush because of the hormonal changes going on in the body.

    You can treat thrush during pregnancy with vaginal Canesten® thrush treatments that contain clotrimazole. You should not use oral thrush treatment as it contains fluconazole which should be avoided during pregnancy. If you are pregnant and think you have thrush, talk to your healthcare professional before using any product to treat the infection. Medicines can affect the unborn baby. Always talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine in pregnancy.

    What time of day can I use Canesten® thrush treatments?

    You can use Canesten® thrush treatments either day or night. However, vaginal treatments are best applied before you go to bed, as you can expect some leakage with the product use. For best results, lie down as soon as possible after inserting the vaginal products. This will reduce leakage. You may want to use panty liners to protect your clothing during the time you are using Canesten®.

    Can you have sex when you have thrush?

    It's best to avoid sex until thrush has cleared up. It’s important to know that clotrimazole cream can damage the latex used in condoms and diaphragms. This can mean your contraception will not work as well as it should. Consequently, you should use alternative precautions after using Canesten® Thrush External Cream.

    Canesten® Thrush External Cream contains clotrimazole. Always read the label.

    Can you get thrush from having sex?

    Thrush is not a sexually transmitted infection, however if you are having sex with the same person (male or female) you can pass thrush back and forth, or you can pass it to a new partner. Some women suffer from recurrent attacks of thrush. To reduce the frequency of these attacks, the sexual partner’s penis can be treated with Canesten® Thrush External Cream.

    In the case that your male partner has thrush symptoms, he can treat it either with Canesten® Thrush External Cream or Canesten® Oral Capsule.

    Can men get thrush?

    Yes, men can get thrush too, even though they may not experience any symptoms. Men can treat thrush with Canesten® Thrush Oral Capsule or Canesten® Thrush External Cream. Please note that you should only take a product indicated for candida balanitis when you are suffering from thrush.

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