CANESTEN Vaginal Tablet

For the relief of vaginal itching, burning and discharge associated with recurrent vaginal yeast infections (vaginal candidiasis).

First infections:

In general, a 3-day treatment for Candida vaginitis will be sufficient. On three consecutive nights, 2 CANESTEN Vaginal Tablets are inserted as deeply as possible into the vagina (see directions for use of applicator). This is best achieved when lying down with the knees slightly bent.

Re-infections:

In general a 6-day treatment will be sufficient. On six consecutive nights, one CANESTEN Vaginal Tablet is inserted as deeply as possible into the vagina even if symptoms disappear. If individual cases should require it, two vaginal tablets can be used daily, i.e. one in the morning and one in the evening for 6 - 12 days. Use even during menstruation, although it is recommended that the treatment should be timed so as to avoid the menstrual period and be finished before the onset of menstruation.

Prior to application remove one tablet from the aluminium foil (as illustrated).

Directions for using the Applicator:

1. Pull out plunger A until it stops. Place a vaginal tablet into the applicator B.

2. Insert applicator containing the tablet carefully and as deeply as possible into vagina (preferably lying on your back).

3. Push plunger A until it stops, thereby depositing the tablet into the vagina. Remove the applicator.

4. After use, remove plunger A completely by pulling it out of applicator B. Then wash it in warm (not boiling) soapy water, rinse and dry carefully.

Possible hypersensitivity to clotrimazole.

If you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant or are nursing, do not use this medication except on the advice of a medical practitioner.

Do not use in girls under 12 years of age, except on the advice of a medical practitioner.

Local reactions including irritating and burning may occur. Contact allergic dermatitis has been reported. In cases of systemic absorption, lower abdominal cramps, increase in urinary frequency or skin rash may occur.

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If you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant or are nursing, do not use this medication except on the advice of a medical practitioner.

CANESTEN Vaginal Tablets should not be administered to pregnant women during the first trimester, since the safety in this regard has not been established. During pregnancy, the CANESTEN Vaginal Tablets should be inserted without using an applicator. CANESTEN Vaginal Tablets may only be used during pregnancy on the advice of a medical doctor.