How To Use Canestan Thrush Cream For Vaginal Thrush

Canestan thrush cream is a common treatment for vaginal thrush, which is an infection caused by the yeast Candida albicans. This infection affects both men and women, but it is most prevalent in women aged 20-30 years and during pregnancy.

Vaginal thrush occurs when the vaginal area experiences increased levels of estrogen. While it is not considered a sexually transmitted disease, sexual intercourse can sometimes trigger an infection. Many women have long-term Candida without any symptoms, and treatment is only necessary if symptoms are present.

What are the symptoms of thrush?

The most common symptoms of an active candida infection are:

• intense itch around the outside and inside of the vaginal area.
• vaginal soreness, redness and excoriation
• white, cottage cheese like vaginal discharge
• painful intercourse
• painful urination

What causes thrush?

As above, candida can be very normal as an asymptomatic background infection for many women. Some of the predisposing factors for a candida infection are:

• Diabetes
• Pregnancy
• Immune deficiency eg. HIV
• Oral contraceptives
• Antibiotics
• Steroids
• Immunosuppressants
• Oral or anal sex

Candida albicans is the yeast that causes thrush symptoms.

How to get rid of thrush?

Before starting treatment you must consult with a doctor. There are many other potential causes of vaginal discharge or discomfort. A doctor will assess the potential causes and may organise testing of the area to confirm the diagnosis.

See your local GP or talk to an Online Doctor with Medmate.

Canestan Trush Cream May Be An Effective Treatment For Thrush

Effective first line treatments for candida are topical creams containing the clotrimazole antifungal. Canestan is one brand that is commonly available at nearly all Australian pharmacies.

You will need to apply the cream to the affected area everyday.

Apply the cream as directed by your doctor

Canestan Clotrimazole 6 Day Thrush Cream

Apply once daily, preferably at bedtime, for six successive days. One applicator should be filled with cream (approx. 5g) and inserted as deeply as possible into the vagina, while lying on your back with your legs slightly drawn up. Also apply some cream topically to the outside areas of the vagina if they are red and itchy.

Important! Canestan is not suitable for anyone allergic to clotrimazole or cetostearyl alcohol. It should be only be used under the guidance of a doctor or pharmacist.

You may also need to change your underwear and wash regularly.

You may also need to change your underwear and wash regularly.

• Wear loose clothing, especially at night.
• Wash with a mild soap, such as Cetaphil or Dove.
• Wash underwear in hot water (90 degrees F) or use bleach on white ones if you can’t wash them at high temperatures (like when traveling). * Wear cotton underwear that doesn’t cling to skin and thong styles are better than bikini because they don’t rub against vaginal areas. Don’t wear synthetic fabrics like nylon; they don’t breathe well enough to keep moisture away from skin surfaces that can lead to irritation of the area where thrush is present!

Do not use more than three tubes of thrush cream in one month unless instructed otherwise by your doctor.

• Do not use more than three tubes of thrush cream in one month unless instructed otherwise by your doctor.
• Avoid contact with the eyes, mouth and nose.
• If you are allergic to any of the ingredients listed on the canestan thrush cream product information leaflet or are under 18 years old, do not use this medicine without first checking with a pharmacist or health care professional that it is safe for you to take this medicine .

This canestan is designed for vaginal thrush, but only use it as instructed by your doctor!

Canestan Thrush Cream is designed for vaginal thrush. Use this cream as instructed by your doctor. Do not use more than three tubes of Canestan in one month, even if you have more than one infection during that time period (for example, if you have a yeast infection while you’re pregnant).

Do not use Canestan for any other purpose or on any other part of the body. It is important to keep all medications out of reach from children at all times!

How to get help for thrush

Talk to an online doctor today with Medmate to get some initial advice. Our doctors can help with online prescriptions for regular medications or medical certificates if you are unable to get an appointment with your GP.

Conclusion

Thush is a very common infection for many women. Safe and effective topical treatment with clotrimazole is usually effective under the guidance of your doctor and pharmacist. If your symptoms do not improve, follow-up with your doctor who may undertake further investigation and trial second line treatments.