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Canesten Oral Capsule (Fluconazole)

£9.49

The Canesten Oral Capsule is an effective, single dose treatment for male or female thrush. A single capsule can start to clear symptoms within 48 hours. 

This treatment is suitable for use by both men and women. 

Pack contents

- One Canesten Capsule (Fluconazole 150mg)

  • SKU: 563
  • Category: Thrush OTC
  • Tags: Canesten Oral Capsule (Fluconazole)

Canesten Oral Capsules are a treatment for thrush in both women and men. It tackles the cause of the thrush infection and usually clears your symptoms in just two days. Eases irritating symptoms of thrush, such as itching and burning sensations, quickly and easily.

What is Thrush and what can cause Thrush?

Yeast and bacteria are naturally present in your vagina. Thrush occurs when the level of Candida albicans increases.

  • You have a weakened immune system

  • Pregnancy (mainly during third trimester)

  • When on your period

  • When taking certain medicines and antibiotics

  • If you have a medical condition like diabetes, HIV or if your under going  chemotherapy 

Thrush is not an STI or a serious condition and in most cases it can be treated easily and effectively. It is also normal and very common 3 in 4 women suffer from it at least once during their lifetime.

Warnings and Precautions

Do not use if:

  • You are pregnant or breastfeeding  

  • If you are taking terfenadine, cisapride, astemizole, pimozide, quinidine and erythromycin.

Speak to your GP or Pharmacist before use if:

  • You are unsure whether you have thrush, or you have had these symptoms for the first time

  • You have had thrush more than twice in the past 6 months

  • You or your partner has ever had an STD

  • You have had any disease or illness affecting the liver or kidneys, or have any unexplained jaundice

  • You have heart problems, including heart rhythm problems

  • You suffer from any other chronic disease or illness

Ingredients

Active ingredient: Fluconazole 150mg

Other ingredients: Lactose monohydrate (see the enclosed leaflet for further information).


 

 

Dosage:

16-60 years of age:

ONE capsule taken orally.

Under 16 and over 60 years of age: not recommended.


 


 

Common side effects:

  • Abdominal pain.

  • Nausea and vomiting.

  • Diarrhoea.

  • Headache.

  • Rash (don't take Canesten oral capsule again if you get a rash after taking it).

If you have any concerns about side effects you call speak to your GP or pharmacist. Also if you have had any severe side effects speak to your GP or pharmacist as soon as possible.

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