Canesten Vaginal Cream 30 gm

Canesten Vaginal Cream 30 gm belongs to the class of medications known as antifungals, primarily used to treat vaginal thrush (candidiasis). Vaginal thrush (candidiasis) is an infection of the vagina and/or vulva caused by candida.

Canesten Vaginal Cream 30 gm comprises clotrimazole that works by destroying the fungus that causes the infection. Canesten Vaginal Cream 30 gm eliminates the infection by causing holes in the fungal cell membrane and allows the components to leak out, thus killing the fungus.

Use Canesten Vaginal Cream 30 gm as recommended by the physician. In some cases, Canesten Vaginal Cream 30 gm may cause abdominal pain, vulvovaginal pain, nausea, and application site reactions including itching, burning sensation, and irritation. These side effects of Canesten Vaginal Cream 30 gm eventually subside without medical intervention. Consult your doctor immediately if any side effects worsen or persist.

Do not use Canesten Vaginal Cream 30 gm if you are hypersensitive or allergic to any of its components. Canesten Vaginal Cream 30 gm is for vaginal use only. Do not swallow. If you are pregnant, planning to have a baby, or are a nursing mother, you should not use Canesten Vaginal Cream 30 gm without a doctor's advice. Tampons and other vaginal products should not be used while on treatment with Canesten Vaginal Cream 30 gm. Avoid using Canesten Vaginal Cream 30 gm during the menstrual period (menses); wait until menses is over.

Canesten Vaginal Cream 30 gm comprises clotrimazole, an antifungal agent that is used to treat vaginal fungal infections such as vaginal thrush. Canesten Vaginal Cream 30 gm works by destroying the fungus that causes the infection. Canesten Vaginal Cream 30 gm eliminates the infection by causing holes in the fungal cell membrane and allows the components to leak out, thus killing the fungus.

• Itching
• Rash
• Swelling
• Redness
• Discomfort
• Burning
• Irritation
• Vaginal discharge or bleeding
• Vulvovaginal pain

Do not use Canesten Vaginal Cream 30 gm if you are hypersensitive or allergic to any of its components. Canesten Vaginal Cream 30 gm is for vaginal use only. Do not swallow. If you are pregnant, planning to have a baby, or are a nursing mother, you should not use Canesten Vaginal Cream 30 gm without a doctor's advice. You should not use tampons and other vaginal products while using Canesten Vaginal Cream 30 gm. It is also not recommended to use Canesten Vaginal Cream 30 gm during your menstrual period (menses); wait until your period is over. During treatment, vaginal medications frequently leak out of the vagina. You may wear a mini-pad or sanitary napkin to prevent the medicine from staining your clothes.

Drug-Drug Interactions: No interactions were found.

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions were found.

Drug-Disease Interactions: No interactions were found

• Shower regularly and properly dry yourself before clothing.
• Take warm baths with mild soap.
• Don't share your bedding, towels, or clothes.
• Wearing tights or tight underwear is not recommended.
• Do not scratch the infected area. Scratching the infected skin area may spread the illness to other body parts.
• Avoid harsh soaps and deodorants or any other products.
• Avoid intercourse till the thrush has been treated.
• Limit or cut down your consumption of alcohol and caffeine.
• Reduce your intake of sugar, yeast, refined carbohydrates, and mouldy foods.

Vaginal Thrush: Vaginal thrush (candidiasis) is an infection of the vagina and/or vulva caused by the yeast germ candida. It is also known as candidiasis. This condition can cause white vaginal discharge (often smelling like cottage cheese), irritation and itching around the vagina, stinging and soreness during sex or during urinating. Mild infections can be cured by taking an antifungal medication or applying an antifungal cream for one to three days. Infections that are more complicated necessitate long-term therapy.