CANESTEN UNO 500mg Soft Vaginal Capsule 1 DAY TREATMENT

Description

What is
Canesten  500 mg soft capsules
and what is it used for?     1 CAPSULES/BOX
Canesten  500 mg soft vaginal capsule is used to treat genital fungal infections and related inflammations. These infections are usually caused by Candida species.
Symptoms of an inflammatory infection: The external genitals may be red and swollen, itchy and sensitive. Vaginal discharge occurs, the cavity wall is covered with cottage cheese plaque.
The active substance in Canesten  500 mg soft vaginal capsule, clotrimazole, has a broad spectrum antifungal activity.
How do I use Canesten 500 mg soft capsules?
Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist have told you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
The usual dosage is:
The vaginal capsule should be introduced into the vagina once in the evening. If symptoms do not disappear after a single treatment, treatment may be repeated after discussion with your doctor.
Use in children and adolescents
Canesten  500 mg soft capsules are not suitable for use in patients below 18 years of age due to a lack of data on safety and efficacy.
Method of application
The vaginal capsule should be inserted deep into the vagina in the evening with the applicator. This is most effective when lying on the back with slightly raised legs. During pregnancy, the vaginal tablet should be used without an applicator.
The soft coating of the vaginal capsule ensures easy application even in the case of vaginal and vulvar inflammation. The vaginal capsule melts in minutes and forms an emulsion on the surface of the vaginal mucosa.
Method of application:
The vaginal capsule should be inserted as deep as possible into the vagina before going to bed at night. This is most effective when lying on the back with slightly raised legs.
During pregnancy, the vaginal capsule should be used without an applicator.
The soft coating of the vaginal capsule ensures easy application even in the case of vaginal and vulvar inflammation. The vaginal capsule melts in minutes and forms an emulsion to coat the surface of the vaginal mucosa.
It is advisable to supplement the treatment with external topical clotrimazole cream applied to the external genitalia and rectum 2-3 times daily (1-2 weeks).
Simultaneous topical treatment of the sexual partner (eg with Canesten cream) is also required if you experience symptoms (eg itching, inflammation).