Canesten Soft Kombi
Canesten Soft Kombi is an antifungal medicine that treats vaginal and external yeast infections, which can cause symptoms like itching, burning, and discharge.
Form
emulsiovoide + emätinpuikko, kapseli pehmeä
Strength
500 mg + 10 mg/g
Active Ingredient
Clotrimazole
Manufacturer
Bayer Oy
How to Use
Dosage
Vaginal pessary: One pessary once in the evening. Cream: Apply a thin layer 2-3 times a day.
Method
The vaginal pessary is inserted deep into the vagina with the applicator or a finger at bedtime, preferably lying on your back with legs slightly raised. The cream is applied to the clean, dry skin of the external genital area and anus.
Important
Vaginal pessary: One single dose. Cream: Maximum 3 times a day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Burning sensation
RARE
- •Abdominal pain
- •Itching
- •Skin redness or irritation
- •Allergic reactions
- •Swelling
- •Rash
- •Hives
- •Vaginal bleeding
- •Peeling skin in the genital area
- •Vaginal discomfort
- •Vaginal pain
- •Nausea
- •Vaginal discharge
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to clotrimazole or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Do not start treatment without talking to a doctor if this is your first vaginal infection.
- Do not use during the first three months of pregnancy without a doctor's advice.
- Do not start treatment without talking to a doctor if you have frequent infections (more than two in the last six months).
- Do not use if you are under 16 years old or past menopause without a doctor's consultation to check for other conditions.
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- Do not use if you have a fever (38°C or higher), lower stomach pain, back pain, foul-smelling vaginal discharge, nausea, vaginal bleeding, or shoulder pain.
- Do not use during your period; finish treatment just before menstruation starts.
- Do not use tampons, vaginal douches, spermicides, or other vaginal products at the same time as Canesten Soft Kombi.
- Avoid sexual intercourse during treatment, as the infection can spread to your partner.
- Canesten may make latex contraceptives (like condoms and diaphragms) less effective.
- Do not swallow the vaginal pessary or cream.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category A
Suitable for older adults. (updated 21.10.2024)