How to treat thrush
Thrush isn't usually serious but it can be really uncomfortable, which is why it's important to treat it properly and help stop the infection from coming back. That means clearing the infection on the inside as well as cooling the symptoms on the outside. The good news is that you can with Canesten.
First time - see your doctor
If you recognise the symptoms we've described and you think you might have thrush for the first time, it's important to see your doctor. If the doctor confirms that you have thrush, he or she can advise you on a suitable treatment.
If you are pregnant or think you may be - see your doctor
It is important that you visit your doctor even if you have suffered from thrush before, as your pregnancy may mean that an effective treatment you have used in the past may in fact be unsuitable now. That's why it's so important to know which treatments are suitable for you.
If you are pregnant or think you may be - see your doctor
There is now a wide range of Canesten products to cool and clear vaginal thrush infection. Click on each pack to view further product information.
A convenient pack available from your pharmacist, containing two effective treatments for thrush:
- A single, fast-acting Canesten capsule, taken orally. A modern, convenient and discreet way to help clear the infection
- A handy tube of Canesten 2% (double strength*) Thrush Cream. Applied on the outside, it rapidly cools the external symptoms
A traditional treatment pack, which you can purchase from your local pharmacy or supermarket. It contains:
- A Canesten Pessary with applicator, to clear the infection
- A tube of Canesten 2% (double strength*) Thrush Cream to rapidly cool external symptoms
An alternative cream-based pack, also available from your local pharmacy or supermarket. Rather than the pessary combination, it contains:
- A pre-filled applicator of soothing Canesten 10% Internal Cream to help clear the infection
- A tube of Canesten 2% (double strength*) Thrush Cream to rapidly cool external symptoms
You can also purchase an individual pack of Canesten 2% (double strength*) Thrush Cream. It is also suitable for male partners if they have a thrush infection (of the penis), to help prevent re-infection after sexual intercourse.
If you already have an external cream, you can also purchase Canesten Internal Cream, Canesten Pessary or Canesten Oral capsule separately.
- you are under 16 or over 60;
- thrush keeps returning;
- you have other symptoms;
- you suffer from diabetes;
- you are, or think you may be, pregnant or you are breastfeeding.
When using any medication always read the label. Canesten Creams and Pessaries contain clotrimazole. Canesten Oral capsules contain fluconazole.
Please note, that fluconazole (which is contained within Oral & Cream Duo and Oral capsule) should not be used during pregnancy.
Please contact your doctor if you are suffering from thrush during pregnancy and breastfeeding.