Product Use
Canesten Oral capsule is an effective single dose treatment for vaginal thrush. The active substance in Canesten Oral Capsule is fluconazole. Fluconazole belongs to a group of medicines called azoles and is an antifungal agent which fights the cause of infections such as thrush.
It can also be used to treat your partner if he is suffering from thrush on the penis. Swallow the capsule whole with a glass of water (with or without food).
Instructions
16-60 years of age: 1 capsule taken orally. Under 16 and over 60 years of age: not recommended. Do not use if pregnant or breast feeding or if taking terfenadine, cisapride, astemizole, pimozide, quinidine and erythromycin.
Cautions
Do not use Canesten Oral Capsule:
If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to fluconazole or any of the other ingredients of Canesten Oral Capsule.
If you are taking the antihistamine terfenadine or the medicine cisapride.
If you have any of the following symptoms do not use Canesten Oral Capsule and see your doctor as soon as possible:
Irregular vaginal bleeding.
Abnormal vaginal bleeding or a blood-stained discharge.
Ulcers, blisters or sores of the vagina or vulva.
Lower abdominal pain.
Pain or difficulty in passing urine.
Fever or chills.
Feeling sick or vomiting.
Diarrhoea.
A foul smelling discharge from the vagina.
For Men:
Do not use Canesten Oral Capsule without talking to your doctor first if:
Your sexual partner does not have thrush.
You have sores, ulcers or blisters on your penis.
You have an abnormal discharge from your penis.
Your penis has started to smell.
You have pain or difficulty in passing urine.
This is because Canesten Oral Capsule may not be the right treatment for you.
Before using Canesten Oral Capsule, you should see your doctor if:
You are unsure whether you have thrush or this is the first time you have had these symptoms.
You have had more than two infections of thrush in the last six months.
You or your partner have ever had a sexually transmitted disease.
You are aged under 16 or over 60.
You have ever had an allergic reaction to fluconazole or any other vaginal antifungal products.
You have had any disease or illness affecting the liver or kidneys, or have had any unexplained jaundice.
You suffer from any other chronic disease or illness.
The capsule contains lactose monohydrate, so if you have an intolerance to some sugars contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product.
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
Do not use Canesten Oral Capsule if you are pregnant, trying for a baby or breast-feeding. See your doctor for a suitable course of treatment.
Ingredients
Capsule containing:
Fluconazole 150mg
