What is Fluconazole Fungal Infection Capsule?

This medicine contains Fluconazole, which belongs to a group of medicines called antifungals. These act to treat infections caused by fungi.

The medicine can be used to treat thrush (vaginal candidiasis). It may also be used by the woman’s sexual partner to treat associated penile thrush (candidal balanitis).

Thrush is a common infection caused by a yeast (or fungus), which may live harmlessly in the vagina without you even noticing it.

However, in certain circumstances, it may develop into an infection in the vagina and symptoms may spread to the surrounding area. The symptoms may include one or more of the following:

• Itching of the vagina and surrounding area (the vulva)
• Redness and swelling of the tissues of the vagina and vulva
• Soreness of the vagina and vulva
• White non-smelling discharge from the vagina

Thrush may be aggravated by sexual intercourse, but it is not a sexually transmitted disease. However, sometimes thrush can be passed to your partner through sexual intercourse.

If your partner has penile thrush, he may have one or more of the following symptoms:

• Soreness and redness of the penis
• Tightness of the foreskin
• A white non-smelling penile discharge

What is the recommended dosage for Fluconazole?

• Check the foil is not broken before use. If it is, do not take the capsule.
• Adults aged 16 to 60 years: Take one capsule once only.
• Swallow the capsule whole with water.
• Do not give to children under 16 years, or take if you are an adult of 61 years or older unless your doctor tells you to.
• Do not take more than the amount recommended above.
• If symptoms do not go away within seven days, talk to your doctor.
• If your symptoms worsen at any time, talk to your doctor.
• If symptoms clear up but then return after seven days, you can take another capsule, unless you had an allergic reaction the first time.

What is in this medicine

The capsule contains Fluconazole 150 mg which is the active ingredient.

What is Fluconazole Fungal Infection Capsule?

This medicine contains Fluconazole, which belongs to a group of medicines called antifungals. These act to treat infections caused by fungi.

The medicine can be used to treat thrush (vaginal candidiasis). The woman’s sexual partner may also use it to treat associated penile thrush (candidal balanitis).

Thrush is a common infection caused by a yeast (or fungus), which may live harmlessly in the vagina without you even noticing it.

However, in certain circumstances, it may develop into an infection in the vagina, and symptoms may spread to the surrounding area. The symptoms may include one or more of the following:

• Itching of the vagina and surrounding area (the vulva)
• Redness and swelling of the tissues of the vagina and vulva
• Soreness of the vagina and vulva
• White non-smelling discharge from the vagina

Thrush may be aggravated by sexual intercourse, but it is not a sexually transmitted disease. However, sometimes thrush can be passed to your partner through sexual intercourse.

If your partner has penile thrush, he may have one or more of the following symptoms:

• Soreness and redness of the penis
• Tightness of the foreskin
• A white non-smelling penile discharge

What is the recommended dosage for Fluconazole?

• Check the foil is not broken before use. If it is, do not take the capsule.
• Adults aged 16 to 60 years: Take one capsule once only.
• Swallow the capsule whole with water.
• Do not give to children under 16 years, or take if you are an adult of 61 years or older unless your doctor tells you to.
• Do not take more than the amount recommended above.
• Talk to your doctor if symptoms do not go away within seven days.
• If your symptoms worsen at any time, talk to your doctor.
• If symptoms clear up but then return after seven days, you can take another capsule, unless you had an allergic reaction the first time.

What is in this medicine

The capsule contains Fluconazole 150 mg which is the active ingredient.

What is Canesten 1% Clotrimazole Dermatological Spray

Canesten Dermatological Spray is used to treat fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete’s foot, jock itch and fungal sweat rash.

How to use Canesten 1% Clotrimazole Dermatological Spray

Before the first application, press the atomiser head down once or twice. The spray is then ready to use.

If the feet are infected, they should be washed and dried thoroughly, especially between the toes, before applying the spray. Canesten Dermatological Spray should be applied to the affected areas two or three times daily, from a distance of about 6 inches. The duration of the treatment depends upon the type of infection. Generally, a minimum of two weeks is required, although up to four weeks may be necessary.

If you have athlete’s foot, it may help to use an antifungal dusting powder as well. Ask your doctor or pharmacist to recommend one.

What does Canesten 1% Clotrimazole Dermatological Spray contain

The active substance is clotrimazole at a strength of 1% w/v.

The other ingredients are isopropyl alcohol, propylene glycol and macrogol 400.

What is Canesten Thrush Pessary

Canesten 200mg Pessary is a full course of treatment for vaginal thrush (candidiasis). It is inserted into the vagina for treatment at the site of infection.

How to use Canesten Thrush Pessary

The pessary should be inserted as high as possible into the vagina, preferably before going to sleep at night for convenient and comfortable treatment.

Wash your hands before removing the foil from the blister pack and again afterwards when you have used the applicator.

What does Canesten Thrush Pessary contain

Lactose Monohydrate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Lactic Acid, Maize Starch, Crospovidone, Calcium Lactate Pentahydrate, Magnesium Stearate, Colloidal Anhydrous Silica and Hypromellose.

What is Amorolfine 5% Nail Lacquer?

Amorolfine 5% w/v is used to treat:

• Fungal infections of the nails without the involvement of the nail root (nail matrix)
• Fungal infections affecting up to 2 nails and affecting the upper half or sides of the nail (as shown in the first picture below). If the infection appears to be more like pictures 2 or 3; you should consult your doctor.
• The active substance in Amorolfine 5% w/v is amorolfine (as the hydrochloride) which belongs to a group of medicines known as antifungals.
• Amorolfine 5% w/v kills a wide variety of fungi that can cause nail infections. Fungal nail infection is likely to result in discoloured (white, yellow, or brown), thick or brittle nails, although their appearance can vary considerably.

How to use Amorolfine 5% Nail Lacquer

Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

Unless otherwise prescribed by the doctor, Amorolfine 5% w/v is used as follows:

• Treat your infected nails as described below. NAILS SHOULD BE TREATED ONCE A WEEK.
• Once weekly application should continue for six months for fingernails and 9 to 12 months for toenails.
• Nails grow slowly so it may take 2 or 3 months before you start to see an improvement.
• It is vital to carry on using the nail lacquer until the infection has cleared and healthy nails have grown back.
• The following steps should be followed carefully for each affected nail:

Step 1: File the nail

Using a new file, gently file down the infected areas of nail, including the nail surface. Protect any healthy nails while you are doing this so that you don't spread the infection.

CAUTION: Do not use the same nail file used for infected nails and healthy nails, as this could spread the infection as well.

To prevent the spread of infection, take care that no one else uses the files from your kit.

Step 2: Clean the nail

Use one of the swabs provided (or nail varnish remover) to clean the nail surface. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each affected nail.

Step 3: Apply the lacquer

Dip one of the re-usable applicators into the bottle of nail lacquer. The lacquer must not be wiped off the edge of the bottle before it is applied. Apply the lacquer evenly over the entire surface of the nail. Repeat this step for each affected nail.

Let the treated nail(s) dry for approximately 10 minutes.

Step 4: Clean the applicator

The applicators provided are re-usable. However, it is essential to clean them thoroughly after completing each treatment procedure, using the same swab you used for nail cleansing. Avoid touching newly treated nails with the swab. Close the nail lacquer bottle tightly. Dispose of the swab carefully as it is inflammable.

What does Amorolfine 5% w/v contain?

Amorolfine 5% w/v contains 50 mg/ml of the active substance amorolfine (equivalent to 55.74 mg/ml amorolfine hydrochloride).

What are Brolene 0.1% w/v Eye Drops

Brolene Eye Drops contain a medicine called propamidine isethionate. This belongs to a group of medicines called disinfectants and antifungals. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria, allowing your body to fight off the infection.

It is used for minor infections of the eye or eyelid. Signs include sore, red or inflamed eyes, stickiness or a crust on the eyelids.

How to use Brolene 0.1% w/v Eye Drops 

• Wash your hands
• Remove the cap from the bottle
• Tilt your head back
• Squeeze one or two drops inside the lower lid without touching your eye
• Close your eye
• Wipe away any excess liquid from the eyes with a clean tissue
• Always put the cap back on the bottle as soon as you have used it

How much to use

• One or two drops in the affected eye up to four times a day
• Use for at least 2 days
• If your symptoms worsen or do not improve after 2 days, talk to your doctor or pharmacist

What do Brolene 0.1% w/v Eye Drops contain

The solution contains 0.1% w/v of the active substance, propamidine isethionate

The other ingredients are ammonium chloride, sodium chloride, benzalkonium chloride, sodium hydroxide and water for injections

What is Canespro Fungal Nail Treatment?

Canespro Fungal Nail Treatment is an antifungal medication, used for mild cases of onychomycoses (fungal nail). It can only be used by adults over the age of 18, who have a maximum of two infected nails. For best results, it requires regular use (once a week). Fungal nail conditions typically take 9-12 months for toenails and 6 months for fingernails to recover when Canespro Fungal Nail Treatment is used regularly.

When Canespro Fungal Nail Treatment Should Not Be Used

Canespro Fungal Nail Treatment should NOT be used if:

• You are diabetic
• You are taking immunosuppressant
• You have used Canespro Fungal Nail Treatment in the past six months and it has reoccurred.
• You do not see an improvement after three weeks of use
• You suffer from poor circulation conditions.
• You are allergic to any of the ingredients
• Your nail is disfigured or destroyed.
• You suffer from skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis.
• You are pregnant or breastfeeding

How to use Canespro Fungal Nail Treatment

• Using the nail file, file down the surface before using Amorolfine for the first time.
• Thereafter clean the nail.
• Using a reusable applicator, apply Canespro Fungal Nail Treatment to the entire nail surface and allow it to dry completely.
• Do not wipe the lacquer off on the bottle of the neck, as this will give rise to transmission and reinfection.
• Do not apply to the skin around the nail.

Additional Information

• Canespro Fungal Nail Treatment is highly flammable and should not be used in contact with naked open flames.
• Avoid using nail polish or artificial nails, with this treatment
• Keep nails short and filed.
• Avoid exposure to warm, damp conditions.
• Prolonged or frequent exposure to warm damp conditions. 

Always read the Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) before use.

What is Galpharm Cold Sore Cream

Cold Sore Cream is a smooth off-white cream for application to the lips and face. It contains aciclovir which belongs to a group of medicines called antivirals.

This cream is used for the treatment of cold sores (Herpes simplex virus infections); it slows the growth of the virus and speeds the healing of cold sore blisters.

How to use Galpharm Cold Sore Cream

It is best to apply the product as soon as possible after the start of the infection.

For application to the surface of the skin only:

• Wash your hands thoroughly before use.
• Apply a thin layer of the cream to the infected area and the skin immediately next to it, 5 times a day at intervals of about 4 hours. Take care not to rub the infected skin any more than you need to.
• Wash your hands again, to avoid spreading the infection.
• Use the cream for up to 5 days. If the infection has not healed after this time, you can continue to use it for a further 5 days

What does Galpharm Cold Sore Cream contain

The active substance is aciclovir and the cream contains 50 mg in every 1 g (5%).

The other ingredients are stearoyl macrogolglycerides, dimeticone, cetyl alcohol, liquid paraffin, white soft paraffin, propylene glycol and purified water (see end of Section 2 for further information).

What is Canesten Athletes Foot Cream?

Canesten Dual Action 1% w/w Cream is used to treat athlete’s foot or jock itch.

The active substance in Canesten Dual Action Cream is clotrimazole. Clotrimazole belongs to a group of medicines called imidazoles and is an antifungal agent which fights the cause of fungal skin infections.

What are fungal infections?

Fungal infections are very common and affect many people. Some of the most common fungal skin infections include athlete’s foot (Tinea pedis) and jock itch (Tinea cruris). They are caused by a contagious fungus which thrives in warm, moist environments. The fungus that causes athlete’s foot usually lives harmlessly on our skin and in our environment. The natural balance that normally keeps it under control can be upset by factors such as damp moist conditions. This could happen, for example, through regularly wearing training shoes that keep the feet hot and sweaty. Since this fungus is contagious, it can also often be picked up in changing rooms.

Tell-tale signs of both athlete’s foot and jock itch are that the skin becomes itchy, red and inflamed. Sporty people or those who work in a warm, damp environment, tend to be more likely to catch these conditions.

How to use Canesten Athletes Foot Cream

• Before use, pierce the tube seal by inverting the cap over the end of the tube and press.
• If the feet are infected, they should be washed and dried thoroughly, especially between the toes, before applying the cream.
• Canesten Dual Action Cream should be applied thinly and evenly to the affected areas two or three times daily and rubbed in gently.
• A strip of cream (1 /2 cm long) is enough to treat an area of about the size of the hand.
• The treatment should be continued for at least one month to prevent re-infection.

The symptoms of skin infection, such as itching or soreness, should improve within a few days of treatment although signs such as redness and scaling may take longer to disappear. If symptoms do not improve within 7 days, consult your doctor.

You can help the treatment to work if you follow these simple self-help tips:

• Although the infected area will itch, try not to scratch. Scratching will damage the surface of the skin and cause the infection to spread further.
• Keep the affected skin areas clean.
• Pay particular attention to drying the skin, but avoid excessive rubbing.
• Do not share towels, bath mats, etc. with other people as you could spread the infection to them.
• Always wash your hands after treating the infection to prevent it from spreading.

If you have athlete’s foot:

• Remember to dry the skin between the toes thoroughly.
• Wash your socks, stockings and tights thoroughly in hot water to remove any shed skin or fungal spores.
• Change your footwear daily if possible
  

What does Canesten Athletes Foot Cream contain

The active substance is clotrimazole at a strength of 1% w/w.

The other ingredients are benzyl alcohol, polysorbate 60, sorbitan stearate, cetyl palmitate, cetostearyl alcohol, octyldodecanol and purified water.

What is Daktarin (Miconazole) 2% Cream

Daktarin 2% Cream is a medicine which is used in the treatment of fungal and associated bacterial infections of the skin and nails. Skin infections may appear on the hands, feet, outer ear, trunk or groin and include athlete’s foot, dhobie itch and intertrigo.

Daktarin 2% Cream is also effective against infected nappy rash. The cream contains miconazole nitrate which works by destroying both the fungus that causes the infection and some of the associated bacteria which may also be present. It also has moisturising properties to help soothe cracked, red skin.

This medicine is for use in adults and children of all ages. 

How to use Daktarin (Miconazole) 2% Cream

• Each tube of cream is sealed – use the cap to pierce the seal.
• For cutaneous use only, which means it is applied directly to the affected area of skin.
• Do not use more often than the stated dose shown below.

How to apply the cream

• Wash the infected area and dry it well. As many skin conditions are contagious, you should keep a towel and flannel for your own use and not share it so that you do not infect anyone else.
• Apply the cream onto the infected area and surrounding skin.
• Wash your hands carefully after applying the cream to avoid spreading the infection to other parts of the body or to other people. Similarly, clothing which comes into contact with the infected areas, such as socks, should be washed and changed frequently.

Adults and children of all ages:

• Skin infections: Apply to the infected skin twice a day.
• Nail infections: Apply to the infected area once or twice daily.

Continue treatment for 7 days (skin infections) or 10 days (nail infections) after all the symptoms have cleared to prevent them from coming back.

If symptoms persist talk to your doctor.

What does Daktarin (Miconazole) 2% Cream contain

The active ingredient in 1 g of Daktarin 2% Cream is: Miconazole nitrate 20 mg.

Other ingredients are PEG-6, PEG-32 and glycol stearate, oleoyl macroglycerides, liquid paraffin, benzoic acid (E210), butylated hydroxyanisole (E320), purified water.

What is Amorolfine 5% Nail Lacquer?

Amorolfine 5% w/v is used to treat:

• Fungal infections of the nails without the involvement of the nail root (nail matrix)
• Fungal infections affecting up to 2 nails and affecting the upper half or sides of the nail (as shown in the first picture below). If the infection appears to be more like pictures 2 or 3; you should consult your doctor.
• The active substance in Amorolfine 5% w/v is amorolfine (as the hydrochloride) which belongs to a group of medicines known as antifungals.
• Amorolfine 5% w/v kills a wide variety of fungi that can cause nail infections. Fungal nail infection is likely to result in discoloured (white, yellow, or brown), thick or brittle nails, although their appearance can vary considerably.

How to use Amorolfine 5% Nail Lacquer

Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

Unless otherwise prescribed by the doctor, Amorolfine 5% w/v is used as follows:

• Treat your infected nails as described below. NAILS SHOULD BE TREATED ONCE A WEEK.
• Once weekly application should continue for six months for fingernails and 9 to 12 months for toenails.
• Nails grow slowly so it may take 2 or 3 months before you start to see an improvement.
• It is vital to carry on using the nail lacquer until the infection has cleared and healthy nails have grown back.
• The following steps should be followed carefully for each affected nail:

Step 1: File the nail

Using a new file, gently file down the infected areas of nail, including the nail surface. Protect any healthy nails while you are doing this so that you don't spread the infection.

CAUTION: Do not use the same nail file used for infected nails and healthy nails, as this could spread the infection as well.

To prevent the spread of infection, take care that no one else uses the files from your kit.

Step 2: Clean the nail

Use one of the swabs provided (or nail varnish remover) to clean the nail surface. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each affected nail.

Step 3: Apply the lacquer

Dip one of the re-usable applicators into the bottle of nail lacquer. The lacquer must not be wiped off the edge of the bottle before it is applied. Apply the lacquer evenly over the entire surface of the nail. Repeat this step for each affected nail.

Let the treated nail(s) dry for approximately 10 minutes.

Step 4: Clean the applicator

The applicators provided are re-usable. However, it is essential to clean them thoroughly after completing each treatment procedure, using the same swab you used for nail cleansing. Avoid touching newly treated nails with the swab. Close the nail lacquer bottle tightly. Dispose of the swab carefully as it is inflammable.

What does Amorolfine 5% w/v contain?

Amorolfine 5% w/v contains 50 mg/ml of the active substance amorolfine (equivalent to 55.74 mg/ml amorolfine hydrochloride).

What is Avoca Wart & Verruca 95% Silver Nitrate Treatment?

Avoca is used for removing warts including verrucas and excess tissue, for example tissue that forms during the healing process of wounds. Avoca works by destroying tissue on the surface layers of warts and verrucas.

How to use Avoca Wart & Verruca 95% Silver Nitrate Treatment

Avoca contains potassium nitrate

Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

The recommended dose is:

Apply once daily for 3 days for wart treatment. Apply once daily for 6 days for verruca treatment.

If your symptoms carry on or do not improve after this number of applications, you should talk to your doctor or pharmacist

You will need the following before you start:

• A small amount of clean water such as tap water. Do not use saline solution or water is known to contain salt or chlorides
• A clean non-absorbent surface such as an upturned drinking glass or steel cup
• A paper tissue
• Petroleum jelly
• A firm surface to work on such as a table. Spread the newspaper over the table. Do not use your medicine over bathroom or kitchen fittings or carpets. Most surfaces touched by silver nitrate dissolved in water will be stained black or grey.
• Newspaper or similar to protect the table from drops of water containing silver nitrate

How to apply this medicine:

• Put a single drop of clean water on a non-absorbent surface such as an upturned drinking glass or steel cup.
• Place the tip in the drop of water. Gently move the tip in the water for 20 seconds.
• The drop of water now contains Avoca and the tip is coated in water containing Avoca.
• Do not allow the water or tip to touch healthy skin, clothing, furniture or other surfaces.
• Protect healthy skin around the area to be treated with a thin layer of petroleum jelly.
• Use the tip to transfer the water to the surface of the area to be treated. Make sure the whole area to be treated is covered with the water. Do not rub the tip on the area or use pressure on the tip. If the tip breaks, make sure all pieces are recovered and disposed of in paper tissue.
• Allow the treated area to dry before contact with any other surface. The treated area will be stained black after a short period of time.
• Using a paper tissue, dry the tip of the pencil and the remains of the drop of water. Dispose of the paper tissue.
• Over time, any surface touched by the water or wet tip may be stained black. Stains on the skin will disappear after several days.
• After 24 hours, the black surface of the treated area should be filed away with a course nail buffer or fine emery board.
• The remaining wart/verruca should be treated again.

What does Avoca Wart & Verruca 95% Silver Nitrate Treatment contain

The active substance is silver nitrate

The other ingredient is potassium nitrate.

What is Canespro Fungal Nail Treatment?

Canespro Fungal Nail Treatment is an antifungal medication, used for mild cases of onychomycoses (fungal nail). It can only be used by adults over the age of 18, who have a maximum of two infected nails. For best results, it requires regular use (once a week). Fungal nail conditions typically take 9-12 months for toenails and 6 months for fingernails to recover when Canespro Fungal Nail Treatment is used regularly.

When Canespro Fungal Nail Treatment Should Not Be Used

Canespro Fungal Nail Treatment should NOT be used if:

• You are diabetic
• You are taking immunosuppressant
• You have used Canespro Fungal Nail Treatment in the past six months and it has reoccurred.
• You do not see an improvement after three weeks of use
• You suffer from poor circulation conditions.
• You are allergic to any of the ingredients
• Your nail is disfigured or destroyed.
• You suffer from skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis.
• You are pregnant or breastfeeding

How to use Canespro Fungal Nail Treatment

• Using the nail file, file down the surface before using Amorolfine for the first time.
• Thereafter clean the nail.
• Using a reusable applicator, apply Canespro Fungal Nail Treatment to the entire nail surface and allow it to dry completely.
• Do not wipe the lacquer off on the bottle of the neck, as this will give rise to transmission and reinfection.
• Do not apply to the skin around the nail.

Additional Information

• Canespro Fungal Nail Treatment is highly flammable and should not be used in contact with naked open flames.
• Avoid using nail polish or artificial nails, with this treatment
• Keep nails short and filed.
• Avoid exposure to warm, damp conditions.
• Prolonged or frequent exposure to warm damp conditions. 

Always read the Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) before use.

What is Lamisil AT 1% Cream?

Lamisil AT 1% Cream contains the active ingredient terbinafine hydrochloride which is an antifungal used to treat fungal skin infection, such as:

• Athlete’s foot (tinea pedis) – Athlete’s foot appears only on the feet (usually both, but not always), usually in between the toes. It can also appear on the instep, soles, or other areas of the feet. The most common type of athlete’s foot causes cracking or scaling of the skin, but you may also have mild swelling, blisters, or weeping ulcers. Lamisil AT 1% Cream is recommended for athlete’s foot when it occurs between the toes. If you have a fungal nail infection (fungus inside and under the nail) with discolouration of the nails and changes in nail texture (thick or flaky), you should consult your doctor because Lamisil AT 1% Cream is not appropriate for this type of infection.
• Dhobie itch/jock itch (tinea cruris) – Dhobie itch appears in the groin and inner thigh area, usually on both sides but often with one side more than the other, where it can spread further between the legs to the buttocks, or up towards the stomach. Dhobie itch looks like a clearly bordered rash, which may have blisters.
  

How to use Lamisil AT 1% Cream

Adults: For Athlete’s Foot and dhobie itch, apply the cream once a day, for one week.

• Cleanse and dry the affected areas thoroughly and wash your hands. Treatment can be helped by keeping the affected areas clean by regular washing and careful drying with your own clean towels and clothes, and not rubbing or scratching the skin.
• Unscrew the cap then gently squeeze out a small amount of the cream onto your finger.
• Apply just enough cream to form a thin layer on the affected skin and surrounding areas.
• Rub in gently. When used between the toes, buttocks or on the groin, the treated area may be covered with a light, fresh gauze strip, especially at night.
• Replace the cap on the tube and wash your hands

Even though you will not be using Lamisil AT 1% Cream during the second week, full skin healing after the infection has cleared will continue for up to 4 weeks. If you have not noticed any signs of improvement within 2 weeks of first starting treatment, please seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

What does Lamisil AT 1% Cream contain

The active ingredient is terbinafine hydrochloride 1% w/w.

What is Curanail 5% Medicated Nail Laquer

Curanail contains the active substance amorolfine. This belongs to a group of medicines called antifungals. 

Curanail is used to treat mild fungal nail infections in adults aged 18 years and over. 

It should only be used if: 

• you have 1 or 2 nails affected
• the upper half or sides of the nail are affected. 

Amorolfine kills a wide variety of fungi that can cause nail infections. Fungal nail infections can look very different, your nails could be discoloured (white, yellow or brown), thick or brittle.

How to use Curanail 5% Medicated Nail Laquer

Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet. 

Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. 

Keeping a record

Before you start using the medicine you should keep a record of how your nail looks:

• Shade the area affected by the infection to assess your progress. 
• If you have 2 nails affected, just do this for your worst nail. 
• Every 3 months, shade the area affected in the next diagram. 
• Do this until the infected nail has completely grown out. 

This will help you remember how your nail looked so you can see your progress. 

How long to use Curanail

• You need to use the medicine once a week until the infection has cleared and healthy nails have grown back. 
• This usually takes 6 months for fingernails and 9 to 12 months for toenails. 
• You will see a healthy nail growing as the infected nail grows out. 
• Nails grow slowly so it may take 2 or 3 months before you start to see an improvement. 

After every 3 months of treatment:

• If the infection has improved, continue the treatment. 
• If the infection is the same or worse talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Safe use of Curanail

• If you get the medicine in your eyes or ears wash it out with water and talk to your doctor or pharmacist or go to the nearest hospital straight away. 
• Do not let the medicine come into contact with your mouth or nostrils (or other mucous membranes). 
• Do not inhale the medicine. 
• Do not let anyone else use the files from your kit -this will stop the spread of infection. 
• If you need to use chemicals such as paint thinners or white spirit when you have applied the medicine to your fingernails, wear rubber or other waterproof (impermeable) gloves. This will protect the medicine on your nails.

Step 1: Prepare the nail

Using a new file, gently file down the infected areas of the nail, including the nail surface. Protect any healthy nails while you are doing this so that you don't spread the infection.

CAUTION: Do not use the same nail file for infected nails and healthy nails, as this could spread the infection as well. To prevent the spread of infection take care that no one else uses the files from your kit.

Step 2: Clean the nail

Use one of the swabs provided to clean the nail surface. Do not throw the swab away as you will need it later to clean the applicator.

Step 3: Treat the nail

Dip one of the re-usable applicators into the bottle of nail lacquer. The lacquer must not be wiped off on the edge of the bottle before it is applied. Apply the nail lacquer evenly over the entire surface of the nail. Let the treated nail(s) dry for approximately 3 minutes.

What does Curanail 5% Medicated Nail Laquer contain?

Contains 5% w/v amorolfine. Also contains Ammenio methacrylate copolymer A, triacetin, Butyl acetate, ethyl acetate and ethanol

What is Daktarin Intensiv Cream?

Daktarin Intensiv Cream is a medicine which is used to treat skin infections which may appear on the feet (Athlete’s Foot) or in the groin area (Dhobie Itch/tinea cruris). The cream rapidly relieves the itching which these fungal infections cause. It also provides long lasting protection from Athlete’s Foot, as it will continue to work even after you have stopped using it.

The cream contains the active substance, ketoconazole, which works by destroying the fungi that cause the infection. 

If you have Athlete’s Foot, the skin between your toes will be red and itchy. Your skin may flake and crack and often the infection causes an unpleasant ‘cheesy’ smell. It is encouraged by moist, warm conditions and can be recognised by redness, irritation and itchiness between the toes.

Tinea cruris or Dhobie Itch is a fungal infection that occurs in the groin area and causes intense itching and inflammation (redness and soreness). In men, the skin of the scrotum is often affected.

How do you catch Athlete’s Foot?

It’s extremely infectious so anyone can pick it up, especially people sharing communal changing rooms and showers. 

Once the fungal spores have been transferred onto the feet, they thrive in the warm, moist areas between the toes. The skin soon becomes inflamed and itchy with flaking or cracking occurring.

The infected flakes of skin are then shed onto the floor or into the socks and shoes by walking or friction.

Someone else will be easily infected if they step on these flakes, or if they share towels or footwear with someone who has already got Athlete’s Foot.

What is more, even if you’ve already got rid of your Athlete’s Foot, it’s very easy to re-infect yourself. The spores can live on or in your shoes or socks and if you don’t change them regularly, or treat them with antifungal powders or spray powders, the Athlete’s Foot soon returns.

How to prevent re-infection

If you want to avoid the vicious circle of re-infection, here are a few helpful hints.

• Spray inside your shoes and socks with fungicidal powder before putting them on.
• Don’t wear the same pair of shoes every day. This helps reduce the build-up of sweat which provides the moisture on which the fungus thrives.
• Avoid synthetic footwear. Choose cotton socks and leather shoes which allow your feet to breathe.
• Avoid sharing towels or footwear.
• Avoid walking barefoot in changing rooms.
• Dry thoroughly between your toes and keep toenails short as this reduces the number of places fungi can grow.

How to use Daktarin Intensiv Cream

• Each tube of cream is sealed – unscrew the cap and use the cap to pierce the seal.
• For topical use only, which means it is applied directly to the affected area of skin.

How to apply Daktarin Intensiv Cream

• Wash the infected area and dry it well (especially between the toes). As many skin conditions are contagious, you should keep a towel and flannel for your own use and not share it so that you do not infect anyone else.
• Apply the cream thinly onto the infected area and surrounding skin.
• Wash your hands carefully after applying the cream to avoid spreading the infection to other parts of the body or to other people. Similarly, clothing which comes into contact with the infected areas, such as socks, should be washed and changed frequently.

For skin infections of the trunk, groin, feet and hands, apply Daktarin Intensiv Cream to the affected and immediate surrounding area once or twice a day.

For Athletes Foot (infections between the toes)

Adults: Rub the cream gently between the toes and surrounding area once or twice a day (morning and night) for 4 to 6 weeks. Treatment may be necessary for up to 6 weeks.

• Continue to apply the cream to the affected areas for a few days after signs of infection have cleared to prevent them coming back.
• If symptoms have not improved within 4 weeks talk to your doctor.

For Dhobie Itch (Jock Itch)

Adults: Rub the cream into the affected and surrounding area once or twice daily.

• Continue treatment for a few days after signs of infection have cleared. Treatment may be necessary for up to 4 weeks. You may feel relief from symptoms quickly but it is important that you continue to use the cream as described to prevent them from coming back.
• If symptoms have not improved within 4 weeks talk to your doctor.

What does Daktarin Intensiv Cream contain

The active ingredient in 1 g of Daktarin Intensiv Cream is prescription strength: Ketoconazole 20 mg.

Other ingredients are: Propylene glycol, stearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, sorbitan stearate, polysorbate 60, polysorbate 80, isopropyl myristate, sodium sulphite (E221) and purified water.

What is Bazuka Sub-Zero Freeze Verruca & Wart Removal Treatment

Bazuka Sub-Zero removes warts and verrucas. Bazuka Sub-Zero is a freezing wart and verruca removal device based on the cryotherapy method used by doctors.

Bazuka Sub-Zero starts working from the first application and works by freezing warts and verrucas to the core. Based on the cryotherapy method used by doctors, it's fast to use, and effective.

• A home use ‘freeze’ treatment for verrucas and warts, based on cryotherapy used by doctors and healthcare professionals.
• Freezes the verruca or wart to the core from the first treatment - for a fast to use, and effective treatment.

How does Bazuka Sub-Zero Freeze Verruca & Wart Removal Treatment work

Bazuka Sub-Zero is based on cryotherapy - a recognised 'freezing' method used by doctors and healthcare professionals. It can freeze the wart or verruca to the core in just one treatment and in most cases, after 10 days, the treated wart or verruca will fall off, revealing new skin that has formed beneath.

Bazuka Sub-Zero may be preferable for more stubborn warts and verrucas, and when a really rapid treatment is desirable. It's suitable for adults and the elderly, and for children down to the age of four. Because the sudden freezing process can be painful, Bazuka Sub-Zero is not recommended for children younger than four.

Unlike other freezing products, Bazuka Sub-Zero uses Verrukill technology, a patented double protection security system to help make sure it can be used safely. Thanks to experts at Bazuka, the freezing agent can only be discharged using the special safety cap, and users can see when the applicator is charged with the freezing agent, enabling them to localise the treatment accurately onto the wart or verruca. Some alternative freezing products do not contain the freezing agent very well and so are more prone to harmful side effects.

How to use Bazuka Sub-Zero Freeze Verruca & Wart Removal Treatment

• Assemble device
• Use safety cap to charge foam applicator with the freezing agent
• Gently apply freezer to wart or verruca - only for a matter of seconds

This treatment can be painful, it is not suitable for everybody. if used on children, it must be operated by an adult

Do not use:

• On children under 4
• If you are pregnant or breast-feeding
• If you are diabetic
• Anywhere on or near your face, armpits, breasts, bottom or genital (sex) area
• On birthmarks, moles, warts with hair growing from them, or any other spots
• On skin areas that are sensitive, damaged, cut, grazed, diseased or itchy
• At the same time as any other wart or verruca treatment

What does Bazuka Sub-Zero Freeze Verruca & Wart Removal Treatment contain

A pressurised aerosol can containing the freezing agent which is a liquid mixture of Dimethyl ether, Propane and Isobutane; 12 disposable foam applicators (sufficient for 12 freeze applications); a special safety cap/ actuator; an instruction leaflet.

What are Compeed Callus Plasters

COMPEED Callus plasters contain hydrocolloid active gel technology, which relieves pain immediately and helps remove the callus. Not only does it stay in place for days, but it also provides optimum cushioning from rubbing and pressure.

COMPEED Hydrocolloid Technology provides instant pain relief due to the cushioned layer, which quickly relieves the pressure that causes the callus. The wound healing technology works from the inside out to improve moisturisation which softens the callus, helping to remove it.

Stays in place for days to help prevent further painful rubbing.

• Deep cushioning rapidly releases the pressure from the callus and relieves pain.
• Ultra adhesive and tapered edges, so the cushion flexes with movement to stay in place and protect from further rubbing.
• Form-fitting waterproof, and breathable design keeps natural moisture in and germs out for fast natural healing.
• They are designed to fit the ball of the foot where calluses typically appear.

How to use Compeed Callus Plasters

• Soften the skin by soaking your feet in warm water and remove any hardened skin with a towel.
• Clean and dry skin. Remove the top paper, then the bottom piece, avoiding touching the adhesive side.
• Apply plaster firmly over the callus.
• Please leave it in place until it starts to detach.
• It may stay in place for up to several days.
• Repeat treatment until the skin has completely healed.

What is Lamisil AT 1% Gel?

Lamisil AT 1% Gel contains the active ingredient terbinafine which is an antifungal used to treat skin problems caused by fungi in:

• Athlete’s foot (tinea pedis) – athlete’s foot appears only on the feet (usually both, but not always), where it often appears in-between the toes. It can also appear on the instep, soles, or other areas of the feet. The most common type of athlete’s foot causes cracking or scaling of the skin, but you may also have mild swelling, blisters, or weeping ulcers. Lamisil AT 1% Gel is recommended for athlete’s foot when it occurs between the toes.
• Dhobie itch/jock itch (tinea cruris) – Dhobie itch appears in the groin and inner thigh area, usually on both sides but often with one side more than the other, where it can spread further between the legs to the buttocks, or up towards the stomach. Dhobie itch looks like a clearly bordered rash, which may have blisters.
• Ringworm (tinea corporis) – Ringworm usually appears as circular, sharp-edged areas of red rash, with dry, scaly or crusty patches towards the edges. Lamisil AT 1% Gel is suitable for ringworm occurring on the trunk of the body, legs, arm, neck or head, but not face.
  

How to use Lamisil AT 1% Gel

Adults: Lamisil AT 1% Gel is applied once a day, for one week only, for all fungal infections.

• Cleanse and dry the affected areas thoroughly and wash your hands. Treatment can be helped by keeping the affected areas clean by regular washing and careful drying with your own clean towels and clothes, and not rubbing or scratching the skin.
• Unscrew the cap – If using the medicine for the first time, use the point in the cap to pierce the top of the tube then gently squeeze out the gel.
• Rub the gel in lightly to the affected skin and surrounding areas (avoid application to where alcohol could cause stinging or irritation). When used between the toes, buttocks or on the groin, the treated area may be covered with a light, fresh gauze strip, especially at night.
• Replace the cap on the tube and wash your hands.

Even though you will not be using Lamisil AT 1% Gel during the second week, full skin healing after the infection has cleared will continue for up to 4 weeks. If you have not noticed any signs of improvement within 2 weeks of first starting treatment, please seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

What does Lamisil AT 1% Gel contain

The active ingredient is terbinafine, 1% w/w.

What is Daktarin Aktiv Spray Powder for Athletes Foot

Daktarin Aktiv Spray Powder contains miconazole nitrate. This is an ‘antifungal’ for treatment, relief and protection against athlete’s foot.

How to use Daktarin Aktiv Spray Powder for Athletes Foot

Wash the affected area and dry it well.

Shake the can well.

Hold the can 3 inches from your skin and generously spray the affected area.

You can also spray inside your socks and shoes.

Use twice a day until your affected areas of skin look normal.

Regular use helps protect from reinfection.

What does Daktarin Aktiv Spray Powder for Athletes Foot contain

This product contains the active ingredient 0.16% w/w (1.6 mg per gram) of miconazole nitrate.

The other ingredients are: talc, ethanol, sorbitan sesquiloleate, stearalkonium hectorite, and a hydrocarbon propellant.

What is Bazuka Extra Strength Treatment Gel?

Bazuka Extra Strength Treatment Gel is a treatment for warts and verrucas.

Warts and verrucas are small excessive growths of skin caused by a type of virus. Warts often occur on the fingers or the back of the hands. You can recognise the common wart by the rough ‘cauliflower-like’ appearance of the surface. Verrucas occur only on the sole of the foot. They can be painful and often look like a small white ring of skin with black dots in the centre. The virus is very infectious. This means that warts and verrucas can grow and spread, mainly if left untreated. The virus can also be transferred to other parts of the body or from one person to another (see Section 6 for guidance on how this can be avoided).

Bazuka Extra Strength Treatment Gel is suitable for use by adults, the elderly and children aged over 2 years. An adult should treat children under 12 years, and treatment of infants under 2 years is not recommended.

The active ingredient in this product is salicylic acid.

The active ingredient works by:

• softening the hard skin growth, making it easier to remove with a pumice stone or emery board;
• helping to kill the virus that causes warts and verrucas.

How to use Bazuka Extra Strength Treatment Gel

Before you use this tube of gel for the first time, open it as follows:

• Find a suitable surface, in case of accidental spillage.
• Hold the tube upright, with the cap uppermost and the base resting on a suitable surface.
• Unscrew and remove the combined white and red nozzle/cap assembly from the tube.
• Remove the red collar and dispose of it safely.
• Keep the tube upright for 30 seconds.
• Then, without squeezing or over-gripping the tube, and with it still held upright and away from your face:
• replace the white and red nozzle/cap assembly onto the screw thread of the tube (take care to avoid ‘cross-threading’)
• tighten the nozzle/cap assembly firmly to pierce the top of the tube;
• briefly loosen the red cap (to release any slight pressure in the tube) and then retighten.
• Please note that once in place, a small gap will remain between the base of the nozzle/cap and the top of the tube.

To use the gel (adults, children and the elderly):

Follow these steps once every day, usually in the evening. Carry on using the gel in this way until the wart or verruca disappears:

• Soak the affected area in warm water for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Dry the area thoroughly, using your own towel if you have a wart or verruca (this will help stop the infection spreading to other people). This towel should be used for the affected area only.
• Taking care to avoid squeezing the tube, remove the protective red cap, leaving the white nozzle attached to the tube.
• Carefully apply a thin coating (one or two drops) of the gel to the top of the wart or verruca only:
• The next evening, carefully peel or pick off the white patch of dried gel from the wart or verruca:
• Once every week, before applying the fresh gel, gently rub the wart or verruca with the emery board provided or a pumice stone. Do not let anyone else use the emery board or pumice stone as the infection may spread to them.
• The length of treatment will vary depending on the size and resistance of the wart or verruca:
• At the end of treatment, if the white patch is difficult to remove, you can leave it because it will eventually fall off by itself.

What does Bazuka Extra Strength Treatment Gel contain?

The active ingredient is salicylic acid 26.0% w/w.

The other ingredients are camphor, povidone, pyroxylin, ethanol, acetone and isopropyl alcohol.

What are Canesfresh Wipes?

Canesfresh Feminine Wipes provide gentle daily cleansing and freshness with calming lotus extract and pro-vitamin B5 for your intimate area.

Feel fresh throughout the day! Perfect for use during your period, after sports activity or when on the go.

• Discreet handbag size: 10 soft wipes in a discreet pack
• Dermatologically tested and hypoallergenic
• Free from preservative and alcohol
• Flushable and biodegradable

How to use Canesfresh Wipes?

Gently use then simply flush away. Use only once. Reseal pack to prevent wipes drying out.

What is Canesten Thrush External Cream

Canesten Thrush External Cream relieves irritation of the vulva (vulvitis) which is caused by vaginal thrush (candidiasis).

Although this cream provides relief from the external irritation caused by vaginal thrush, it cannot treat any internal (vaginal) cause of the infection. Ask your doctor or pharmacist to recommend a treatment for this.

Only use this product if you have been previously diagnosed by your doctor as having vaginal thrush.

Some women suffer from recurrent attacks of thrush. To reduce the frequency of these attacks, the sexual partner’s penis can be treated with this cream to prevent re-infection, even if they have no symptoms of thrush.

The active substance in Canesten Thrush External Cream is clotrimazole. Clotrimazole belongs to a group of medicines called azoles and is an antifungal agent which fights the cause of infections such as vaginal thrush.

Information about vaginal thrush

Vaginal thrush (candidiasis) is a common infection that most women suffer from at some time in their lives and is not caused by lack of personal hygiene.

Thrush is caused by a yeast (fungus) called Candida which lives harmlessly in the vagina and other parts of the body, without you even noticing it. However, the natural balance that keeps Candida under control can be upset by many factors such as hormonal changes (menstruation, contraceptive pill, pregnancy, menopause), poor health, antibiotics, perfumed soaps, bath additives and tight clothing.

If the natural pH balance is altered, the level of yeast increases and can develop into a thrush infection-causing any of the following symptoms: persistent burning and/or itching around the vagina and vulva, redness, swelling and soreness of the tissues of the vagina and vulva and a whitish, odourless discharge from the vagina. Not everybody who has thrush has all these symptoms; you may have only one of them.

How to avoid future recurrences of thrush

✓ Wear cotton knickers and loose clothing.

✓ Wash daily.

✓ After going to the toilet, wipe yourself from the front to back as a thrush infection may be transferred from the bowel.

✓ Change your sanitary protection regularly.

✗ Try to avoid wearing tights, nylon knickers and close-fitting jeans.

✗ Try to avoid washing with perfumed soaps or using vaginal deodorants.

✗ Do not wash or rub yourself hard with sponges or flannels and avoid hot baths with strong perfumed oils

If you are still worried or have any questions about the symptoms or the treatment of thrush, do not hesitate to ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

How to use Canesten Thrush External Cream

Women:

If Canesten Thrush External Cream has been prescribed for you by your doctor, follow any instructions he/she may have given you. If you purchased this product without a prescription, follow these directions closely:

• Before use, pierce the tube seal by inverting the cap over the end of the tube and press.
• To treat the itching and soreness of the vulva (vulvitis), the cream should be thinly and evenly applied to the area around the entrance of the vagina, 2 or 3 times a day and smoothed in gently. A product to treat the internal (vaginal) infection should be used at the same time.

Treatment should be continued until symptoms of the infections disappear. Consult your doctor if the symptoms of your infection do not improve within seven days of finishing treatment for the internal infection.

Treating your sexual partner:

• If your sexual partner is treated with this cream, the cream should be applied to the end of the penis 2 or 3 times a day for up to two weeks.

What does Canesten Thrush External Cream contain?

The active substance is clotrimazole at a strength of 2% w/w.

The other ingredients are benzyl alcohol, polysorbate 60, sorbitan stearate, cetyl palmitate, cetostearyl alcohol, octyldodecanol and purified water.

What are Canesflor Thrush Probiotic Capsules?

• Helps prevent the recurrence of vaginal infections.
• Restores the natural environment in the vagina
• Re-establishes the vaginal microflora creating a protective barrier

A physiological vaginal environment is maintained by the natural balance of microorganisms known as vaginal Aora. Lactobacilli make up the majority of vaginal flora, therefore providing a natural defence against vaginal infections such as thrush.

One of the ways lactobacilli do this is by creating a protective barrier over the vaginal walls, helping prevent the growth of harmful microorganisms that can cause vaginal infections.

Using Canesflor can help prevent the recurrence of vaginal infections such as thrush by restoring and maintaining the optimal level of lactobacilli in the vagina and restoring the physiological pH, hence keeping physiological balance.

Canesflor can also be used as soon as you finish (i.e. next day) the appropriate medication for your vaginal infection to help prevent a recurrence.

How to use Canesflor Thrush Probiotic Capsules

• Read the enclosed leaflet carefully.
• Use one capsule each day for six consecutive days and then one capsule per week for four weeks.
• Insert one capsule deeply into the vagina while lying on your back before going to sleep.

What do Canesflor Thrush Probiotic Capsules contain?

Active ingredient: Lactobacillus Plantarum P 17630 VI not less than 10^8 CFU,

Maize starch, mannitol, carboxymethylcellulose sodium cross-linked, vegetable magnesium stearate, silica dioxide, gelatin, titanium dioxide. 

What is Canesten Athletes Foot Cream?

Canesten Dual Action 1% w/w Cream is used to treat athlete’s foot or jock itch.

The active substance in Canesten Dual Action Cream is clotrimazole. Clotrimazole belongs to a group of medicines called imidazoles and is an antifungal agent which fights the cause of fungal skin infections.

What are fungal infections?

Fungal infections are very common and affect many people. Some of the most common fungal skin infections include athlete’s foot (Tinea pedis) and jock itch (Tinea cruris). They are caused by a contagious fungus which thrives in warm, moist environments. The fungus that causes athlete’s foot usually lives harmlessly on our skin and in our environment. The natural balance that normally keeps it under control can be upset by factors such as damp moist conditions. This could happen, for example, through regularly wearing training shoes that keep the feet hot and sweaty. Since this fungus is contagious, it can also often be picked up in changing rooms.

Tell-tale signs of both athlete’s foot and jock itch are that the skin becomes itchy, red and inflamed. Sporty people or those who work in a warm, damp environment, tend to be more likely to catch these conditions.

How to use Canesten Athletes Foot Cream

• Before use, pierce the tube seal by inverting the cap over the end of the tube and press.
• If the feet are infected, they should be washed and dried thoroughly, especially between the toes, before applying the cream.
• Canesten Dual Action Cream should be applied thinly and evenly to the affected areas two or three times daily and rubbed in gently.
• A strip of cream (1 /2 cm long) is enough to treat an area of about the size of the hand.
• The treatment should be continued for at least one month to prevent re-infection.

The symptoms of skin infection, such as itching or soreness, should improve within a few days of treatment although signs such as redness and scaling may take longer to disappear. If symptoms do not improve within 7 days, consult your doctor.

You can help the treatment to work if you follow these simple self-help tips:

• Although the infected area will itch, try not to scratch. Scratching will damage the surface of the skin and cause the infection to spread further.
• Keep the affected skin areas clean.
• Pay particular attention to drying the skin, but avoid excessive rubbing.
• Do not share towels, bath mats, etc. with other people as you could spread the infection to them.
• Always wash your hands after treating the infection to prevent it from spreading.

If you have athlete’s foot:

• Remember to dry the skin between the toes thoroughly.
• Wash your socks, stockings and tights thoroughly in hot water to remove any shed skin or fungal spores.
• Change your footwear daily if possible
  

What does Canesten Athletes Foot Cream contain

The active substance is clotrimazole at a strength of 1% w/w.

The other ingredients are benzyl alcohol, polysorbate 60, sorbitan stearate, cetyl palmitate, cetostearyl alcohol, octyldodecanol and purified water.

What is Canesintima Intimate Lubricating Moisturiser?

Vaginal dryness may be linked to many factors, such as menopause, pregnancy, contraceptives or other hormonal treatments, stress and tiredness. It often results in intimate discomfort and pain during sexual intercourse. So when you experience vaginal dryness, you can use Canesintima to help give back your comfort and confidence.

Canesintima is an intimate moisturiser specially designed to moisturise and lubricate your intimate area and also protect from further irritation.

Its unique formulation contains camellia japonica and hyaluronic acid, ingredients of natural origin known for their moisturising properties. It also contains glycerine known to help moisturise and lubricate.

Canesintima is dermatologically tested, hypoallergenic and free from parabens, soap and fragrances. It has a water-based, non-sticky formulation. Respects the natural pH of the intimate area.

How to use Canesintima Intimate Lubricating Moisturiser

Canesintima is a convenient and easy-to-use moisturising gel. When vaginal dryness causes discomfort or pain, apply Canesintima with your finger around the entrance and inside the vagina.

What is Canesten Thrush Duo Oral Capsule & External Cream?

Canesten Thrush Duo is a complete and convenient treatment for vaginal or penile thrush.

The active substances in the capsule and cream are fluconazole and clotrimazole, respectively. Fluconazole and clotrimazole belong to a group of medicines called azoles and are antifungal agents which fight the cause of infections such as thrush.

How to avoid future recurrences of thrush

✓ Wear cotton knickers and loose clothing.

✓ Wash daily.

✓ After going to the toilet, wipe yourself from the front to back as a thrush infection may be transferred from the bowel.

✓ Change your sanitary protection regularly.

✗ Try to avoid wearing tights, nylon knickers and close fitting jeans.

✗ Try to avoid washing with perfumed soaps or using vaginal deodorants.

✗ Do not wash or rub yourself hard with sponges or flannels and avoid hot baths with strong perfumed oils.

If you are still worried or have any questions about the symptoms or the treatment of thrush, do not hesitate to ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice. 

How to use Canesten Thrush Duo Oral Capsule & External Cream

The capsule is to treat thrush at the site of infection and should be swallowed whole with a glass of water (with or without food). The cream is to treat the itching and soreness of the vulva (vulvitis).

• Before use, pierce the tube seal by inverting the cap over the end of the tube and press.
• The cream should be thinly and evenly applied to the area around the entrance of the vagina, 2 or 3 times a day and smoothed in gently. It should be used until symptoms of the infections disappear.

The symptoms of thrush should disappear within two days of treatment. If no improvement is seen after seven days, you must tell your doctor. If the infection returns after seven days, another capsule may be taken, but if you have more than two infections within six months, you should see your doctor.

Some women suffer from recurrent attacks of thrush. To reduce the frequency of these attacks, the sexual partner’s penis can be treated with this cream to prevent re-infection, even if they have no symptoms of thrush.

If your sexual partner is treated with this cream, the cream should be applied to the end of the penis 2 or 3 times a day for up to two weeks.

What does Canesten Thrush Duo Oral Capsule & External Cream contain?

The oral capsules: The active substance is fluconazole at a strength of 150mg.

The cream: The active substance is clotrimazole at a strength of 2% w/w.

What Is Canesten Thrush Combi Soft Gel Pessary & External Cream

Canesten Thrush Combi Soft Gel Pessary and External Cream is a complete treatment for vaginal thrush because it treats both internal causes and external symptoms.

Only use this product if your doctor has previously diagnosed you with vaginal thrush.

How To Use Canesten Thrush Combi Soft Gel Pessary & External Cream

The Soft Gel Pessary:

The applicator should be used to insert the pessary as high as possible into the vagina, preferably before going to sleep at night, for convenient and comfortable treatment.

Wash your hands before removing the foil from the blister pack and again afterwards when you have used the applicator

The Cream:

Before use, pierce the tube seal by inverting the cap over the end of the tube and press.

To treat the itching and soreness of the vulva (vulvitis), the cream should be thinly and evenly applied to the area around the entrance of the vagina, 2 or 3 times a day and smoothed in gently. Treatment should be continued until the symptoms of the infection disappear.

What Does Canesten Thrush Combi Soft Gel Pessary & External Cream Contain

Soft Gel Pessary:

• The active substance is clotrimazole at a strength of 500mg.
• The other ingredients are white soft paraffin, liquid paraffin, gelatin, glycerol, water, titanium dioxide (E171), quinolone yellow (E104), sunset yellow (E110), lecithin, medium-chain triglycerides.

Cream:

• The active substance is clotrimazole at a strength of 2% w/w.
• The other ingredients are benzyl alcohol, polysorbate 60, sorbitan stearate, cetyl palmitate, cetostearyl alcohol, octyldodecanol and purified water.

What is Canesten Thrush Pessary

Canesten 100mg Pessary is a full course of treatment for vaginal thrush (candidiasis). It is inserted into the vagina for treatment at the site of infection.

How to use Canesten Thrush Pessary

The pessary should be inserted as high as possible into the vagina, preferably before going to sleep at night for convenient and comfortable treatment.

Wash your hands before removing the foil from the blister pack and again afterwards when you have used the applicator.

What does Canesten Thrush Pessary contain

Lactose Monohydrate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Lactic Acid, Maize Starch, Crospovidone, Calcium Lactate Pentahydrate, Magnesium Stearate, Colloidal Anhydrous Silica and Hypromellose.

What is Canesten 1% Clotrimazole Dermatological Spray

Canesten Dermatological Spray is used to treat fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete’s foot, jock itch and fungal sweat rash.

How to use Canesten 1% Clotrimazole Dermatological Spray

Before the first application, press the atomiser head down once or twice. The spray is then ready to use.

If the feet are infected, they should be washed and dried thoroughly, especially between the toes, before applying the spray. Canesten Dermatological Spray should be applied to the affected areas two or three times daily, from a distance of about 6 inches. The duration of the treatment depends upon the type of infection. Generally, a minimum of two weeks is required, although up to four weeks may be necessary.

If you have athlete’s foot, it may help to use an antifungal dusting powder as well. Ask your doctor or pharmacist to recommend one.

What does Canesten 1% Clotrimazole Dermatological Spray contain

The active substance is clotrimazole at a strength of 1% w/v.

The other ingredients are isopropyl alcohol, propylene glycol and macrogol 400.

What Is Canesten Thrush Internal Cream

Canesten Thrush Internal Cream is a single application, full course treatment for vaginal thrush. It is a soothing intravaginal cream in a prefilled applicator for treatment at the site of infection.

How To Use Canesten Thrush Internal Cream

The cream should be inserted as high as possible into the vagina, preferably before going to sleep at night for convenient and comfortable treatment.

Wash your hands before removing the foil from the blister pack and again afterwards when you have used the applicator.

What Does Canesten Thrush Internal Cream Contain

Clotrimazole, benzyl alcohol, polysorbate 60, sorbitan stearate, cetostearyl alcohol, isopropyl myristate, cetyl palmitate and water.

What is Canesten Clotrimazole Cream?

Canesten Cream treats fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete’s foot, fungal nappy rash and fungal sweat rash. It is also used to relieve irritation of the vulva (external thrush) or the end of the penis, which may be associated with thrush.

The active substance in Canesten Cream is clotrimazole. Clotrimazole belongs to a group of medicines called imidazoles and is an antifungal agent which fights the cause of fungal skin infections.

What are fungal infections?

Fungal infections are prevalent and affect many people. Some common fungal skin infections include athlete’s foot, nappy rash, sweat rash and ringworm.

There are two main types of fungal infection:

• The tinea group is also known as dermatophytes.
• The candida group, also known as yeasts.

The tinea group includes athlete’s foot and ringworm, easily spread by contact. The fungus that causes athlete’s foot usually lives harmlessly on our skin and environment. Damp, moist conditions can upset the natural balance that generally controls it. This could happen, for example, through regularly wearing training shoes that keep the feet hot and sweaty. Since this fungus is contagious, it can often be picked up in changing rooms. Ringworm is usually passed on from animals to children. Ringworm is not a worm; its name comes from the circular worm-like shape that it forms on the skin. The main symptom for both is an itchy, scaly and irritating rash.

The candida group can be responsible for conditions such as sweat rash and thrush. Sweat rash can appear anywhere on the body but is more likely to occur where folds of skin rub against each other, such as under the breasts, under arms, around the groin and on the back. Candida is a yeast-like fungus that usually lives harmlessly on our skin. However, the natural balance that generally controls it can be upset by factors such as sweating, tight or synthetic clothing and cosmetic preparations such as bath additives. When levels of the yeast increase, the skin can develop the following symptoms: persistent burning and itching, soreness and a variety of patches or blemishes, and a softened and soggy appearance.

The candida group can also be responsible for nappy rash. Most babies develop nappy rash at some stage. Although this is rarely serious, the rash can be highly distressing for you and your baby. Nappy rash, lasting longer than three days, may be fungal in origin and require an antifungal treatment. The symptoms of fungal nappy rash include red patches on the baby’s bottom and genitals, burning and itching.

How to use Canesten Clotrimazole Cream

• Before use, pierce the tube seal by inverting the cap over the end of the tube and press.
• If the feet are infected, they should be washed and dried thoroughly, especially between the toes, before applying the cream.
• Canesten Cream should be applied thinly and evenly to the affected areas twice or thrice daily and rubbed gently.
• A strip of cream (1/2 cm long) is enough to treat an area about the size of the hand.
• The duration of the treatment depends upon the type of infection. Generally, a minimum of two weeks is required, although up to four weeks may be necessary.

The symptoms of a skin infection, such as itching or soreness, should improve within a few days of treatment, although signs such as redness and scaling may take longer to disappear. If symptoms persist, consult your doctor.

You can help the treatment to work if you follow these simple self-help tips:

• Although the infected area will itch, try not to scratch. Scratching will damage the skin's surface and cause the infection to spread further.
• Keep the affected skin areas clean.
• Pay particular attention to drying the skin, but avoid excessive rubbing.
• Do not share towels, bath mats, etc., with others, as you could spread the infection to them.
• Always wash your hands after treating the infection to prevent it from spreading.

If you have athlete’s foot:

• Remember to dry the skin between the toes thoroughly.
• Wash your socks, stockings and tights thoroughly in hot water to remove shed skin or fungal spores.
• Change your footwear daily if possible.

What does Canesten Clotrimazole Cream contain?

The active substance is clotrimazole at a strength of 1% w/w.

What is Canesten Hydrocortisone Cream?

Canesten Hydrocortisone is used to treat athlete’s foot and fungal sweat rash when there are additional symptoms of inflammation (such as swelling, redness and itching).

Canesten Hydrocortisone treats the fungal skin infection and reduces the swelling and itching caused by it.

The active substances in Canesten Hydrocortisone are clotrimazole and hydrocortisone acetate. Clotrimazole belongs to a group of medicines called imidazoles, which destroy the fungi and some bacteria that cause skin infections. Hydrocortisone acetate is a mild steroid which reduces swelling, redness and itching associated with inflammation of the skin.

What are fungal infections?

Fungal infections are very common and affect many people. Two of the most common fungal skin infections include athlete’s foot and sweat rash.

There are two main types of fungal infection:

• The tinea group, also known as dermatophytes.
• The candida group, also known as yeasts.

The tinea group includes athlete’s foot which is easily spread by contact. The fungus that causes athlete’s foot usually lives harmlessly on our skin and in our environment. The natural balance that normally keeps it under control can be upset by factors such as damp, moist conditions. This could happen, for example, through regularly wearing training shoes that keep the feet hot and sweaty. Since this fungus is contagious, it can also often be picked up in changing rooms. The main symptom is an itchy, scaly and irritating rash.

The candida group can be responsible for conditions such as sweat rash. Sweat rash can appear anywhere on the body but is more likely to occur where folds of skin rub against each other, such as: under the breasts, under arms, around the groin and on the back. Candida is a yeast-like fungus that usually lives harmlessly on our skin. However, the natural balance that normally keeps it under control can be upset by factors such as sweating, tight or synthetic clothing and cosmetic preparations such as bath additives. When levels of the yeast increase, the skin can develop the following symptoms: persistent burning and itching, soreness and a variety of patches or blemishes as well as a softened and soggy appearance.

How to use Canesten Hydrocortisone Cream

• Before use, pierce the tube seal by inverting the cap over the end of the tube and press.
• If the feet are infected, they should be washed and dried thoroughly, especially between the toes, before applying the cream.
• Canesten Hydrocortisone should be applied thinly and evenly to the affected areas twice daily and rubbed in gently. Approximately 1cm of cream per application should be enough.
• Do not cover the area being treated with a dressing or bandage.
• As with all products containing hydrocortisone, you should wash your hands immediately after applying the cream.

The symptoms of a skin infection, such as itching or soreness should improve within a few days of treatment although signs such as redness and scaling may take longer to disappear. If the symptoms persist or do not start to improve after seven days, consult your doctor.

You can help the treatment to work if you follow these simple self-help tips:

• Although the infected area will itch, try not to scratch. Scratching will damage the surface of the skin and cause the infection to spread further.
• Keep the affected skin areas clean.
• Pay particular attention to drying the skin, but avoid excessive rubbing.
• Do not share towels, bath mats, etc. with other people as you could spread the infection to them.
• Always wash your hands after treating the infection to prevent it from spreading.

If you have athlete’s foot:

• Remember to dry the skin between the toes thoroughly.
• Wash your socks, stockings and tights thoroughly in hot water to remove any shed skin or fungal spores.
• Change your footwear daily if possible.

What does Canesten Hydrocortisone Cream contain?

The active substances are clotrimazole and hydrocortisone acetate. Each gram of cream contains 10mg clotrimazole and 11.2mg hydrocortisone acetate (equivalent to 10mg hydrocortisone).