Canesten Cream 1% 50g

Canesten Thrush Cream is a specialized, targeted antifungal skin treatment manufactured by Bayer. Available in a double-strength 2% w/w Clotrimazole formulation (or standard 1% w/w), it is specifically designed to provide soothing external relief from the intense itching, burning, and redness associated with vulvar thrush in women, as well as candidal balanitis (thrush on the penis) in male partners.

Uses of Canesten Thrush Cream

• Soothes and calms external vulvar itching, redness, soreness, and swelling caused by vaginal candidiasis (Candida albicans yeast infections).

• Treats candidal balanitis in male sexual partners (relieving itching and inflammation around the head and foreskin of the penis).

• Acts as an external companion treatment alongside internal thrush treatments (such as oral fluconazole capsules or internal clotrimazole vaginal pessaries).

Quick Tips

• Complete the Full Course: Continue applying the cream for a few days after all external itching and redness have disappeared to ensure the yeast fungal spores are entirely eradicated.

• Treat Partners Simultaneously: If your sexual partner shows symptoms of thrush (redness, itching, or white discharge), both partners should be treated at the same time to prevent re-infecting each other.

• Avoid heavily perfumed bubble baths, scented soaps, or intimate douches during treatment, as these disrupt the natural mucosal pH and worsen yeast overgrowth.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Will Canesten Thrush Cream cure my vaginal yeast infection on its own? If your yeast infection is confined strictly to the outer skin (vulva), the cream will relieve the symptoms. However, most thrush infections originate inside the vaginal canal. For complete resolution, combine the external cream with an internal treatment (such as a Canesten Vaginal Pessary or an oral Fluconazole tablet).

• Can I use Canesten Thrush Cream during my period? Yes. You can continue applying the cream to external skin as normal during your period.

• Is it safe to use during pregnancy? Topical clotrimazole is widely considered safe during pregnancy. However, pregnant women should consult their midwife or OB-GYN before treating thrush to confirm the diagnosis and ensure proper care.