Also known as: Canesten
This medicine contains the active ingredient clotrimazole which belongs to a group of medicines called imidazoles or anti-fungal agents. These medicines are used to treat and prevent fungal and yeast infections by invading the affected areas of the skin and killing the fungi or impeding their growth. Clotrimazole is prescribed for the treatment of fungal infections of the vagina-Vaginal candidiasis. Candida is a fungus that normally inhabits the vagina without causing any changes, but when the infection occurs, the symptoms are: itching of the vagina and vulva (labia); redness and swelling of the tissues of the vagina and vulva (labia); pain in the vagina; whitish vaginal discharge, without the smell. [...]
This medicine contains the active ingredient clotrimazole which belongs to a group of medicines called imidazoles or anti-fungal agents. These medicines are used to treat and prevent fungal and yeast infections by invading the affected areas of the skin and killing the fungi or impeding their growth. Clotrimazole is prescribed for the treatment of fungal infections of the vagina-Vaginal candidiasis. Candida is a fungus that normally inhabits the vagina without causing any changes, but when the infection occurs, the symptoms are: itching of the vagina and vulva (labia); redness and swelling of the tissues of the vagina and vulva (labia); pain in the vagina; whitish vaginal discharge, without the smell.
Clotrimazole is not suitable for everyone. Do not use it
In particular, you must tell the doctor if you:
Clotrimazole interacts with other medicines. It is most important that you tell the doctor all the medications and herbal supplements that you are currently taking.
See the package leaflet for a complete list of possible contraindications and warnings.
This medicine is available in form of a pessary and vaginal cream.
You should take clotrimazole exactly as instructed by your doctor or pharmacist.
Do not use more of it, do not use it more often, or do not use it for a longer time than your doctor instructed. Do not apply two doses together if you miss a dose.
Read the information leaflet provided with your medication for additional information. Talk to your doctor if you have any additional questions.
Like all medicines clotrimazole can cause side effects at the application site, including:
Consult a doctor if the side effects are severe. See the package leaflet for a complete list of side effects.