Canesten Canesten is the widest-known antifungal brand in the UK. Canesten treatments are available to treat a wide range of fungal conditions including thrush, athlete's foot, sweat rash and inflamed fungal skin conditions. Contents: Treatments for Male or Female Thrush   Canesten Duo, Canesten Oral and Canesten Thrush Cream. Treatments for Female Thrush   Canesten Pessary, Internal Cream and Combi. Feminine Care   Canesten Oasis, Canesten Care. Fungal Skin Conditions   Canesten Cream, Canesten Dermatological Spray, Canesten Dermatological Powder. Athlete's Foot   Canesten AF Inflamed Fungal Skin Conditions   Canesten HC/Hydrocortisone. Frequently asked questions about Canesten

Canesten for Male or Female Thrush: The following treatments treat both male and female thrush. It is advisable to treat both partners whenever one has thrush, in order to minimise the chance of one partner re-infecting the other.

Canesten Duo: This pack contains Canesten Cream and 1 Canesten Oral Tablet in a convenient pack for the treatment of thrush (vulvitis or balanitis), specially suited to those with a busy lifestyle who prefer the convenience of a single oral capsule but also need the immediate soothing relief of an external cream. The pack contains one 150mg fluconazole capsule plus 10g of 2% clotrimazole cream. It is suitable for men and women for the treatment of thrush.   More >>> Price: £9.78 (incl VAT) (Buy 2 or more for £8.32 each)

Canesten Thrush Cream 20g: This is a 2% clotrimazole cream for the treatment of thrush in men and women (i.e. balanitis and vulvitis).   More >>> Price: £6.36 (incl VAT) (Buy 2 or more for £5.73 each)

Canesten Oral Capsule: This pack contains 150mg fluconazole. The pack contains one capsule, and is suitable for treatment of thrush for men or women.   More >>> Price: £9.78 (incl VAT) (Buy 2 or more for £9.30 each)

Canesten for Female Thrush: The following treatments are specifically for female thrush, and consist of applicators or pessaries designed to apply treatment directly to where it is needed.

Canesten Cream Combi Internal & External Creams: This is a combination of an applicator filled with soothing 10% clotrimazole cream (500mg dose) for use inside the vagina, and a tube of 2% clotrimazole cream for any symptoms outside the vagina.   More >>> Price: £9.78 (incl VAT)

Canesten Combi Pack: This contains one vaginal pessary (500mg clotrimazole) and 10g cream (2% clotrimazole) for treatment of female thrush. The pessary provides long-lasting treatment inside the vagina and the soothing cream treats any symptoms around the outside of the vagina.   More >>> Price: £9.78 (incl VAT)

Canesten Internal Cream 5g applicator: This is a filled vaginal applicator with one 5g dose of soothing Canesten cream (10% clotrimazole for a 500mg dose). Formerly known as Canesten Once, it is suitable for treatment of female thrush within the vagina.   More >>> Price: £8.80 (incl VAT)

Canesten Pessary 1x: This vaginal pessary (500mg clotrimazole) provides long-lasting treatment of female thrush within the vagina.   More >>> Price: £7.34 (incl VAT)

Canesten Feminine Care: This is a range of feminine care products designed to help prevent conditions such as thrush or cystitis in women.

Canesten Care Intimate Cream Wash 200ml: This is a gentle, pH balanced feminine wash suitable for daily use. Helps to relieve feminine itching and irritation. The wash does not contain soap which makes it ideal for use for women who are prone to thrush. It can also be used by men who are prone to thrush.   More >>> Price: £2.93 (incl VAT) (Buy 3 or more for £2.79 each)

Canesten Care Feminine Wipes x10 Wipes: Two handy resealable packs of intimate wipes, formulated to provide freshness without irritation.   More >>> Price: £1.95 (incl VAT) (Buy 3 or more for £1.86 each)

Canesten Oasis 6x: This provides effective relief from the symptoms of Cystitis in women.   More >>> Price: £4.16 (incl VAT) (Buy 3 or more for £3.96 each)

Canesten for Athlete's Foot: The Canesten AF range is a popular treatment for athlete's foot.

Canesten AF Dual Action Cream 15g: This treats athlete's foot. It was formerly known as Canesten AF Cream.   More >>> Price: £3.42 (incl VAT) (Buy 2 or more for £3.25 each)

Canesten AF Powder 30g: Canesten AF powder is for the treatment of athlete's foot.   More >>> Price: £3.42 (incl VAT) (Buy 2 or more for £3.25 each) Sorry, this item is currently unavailable.

Canesten AF Dual Action Spray 25ml: This is a colourless spray for the treatment of athlete's foot. It was formerly known as Canesten AF Spray.   More >>> Price: £3.91 (incl VAT) (Buy 3 or more for £3.64 each)

Canesten for Fungal Skin Infections: Canesten cream, solution, dermatological powder and spray are designed to treat fungal skin conditions such as ringworm and nappy rash. However, for athlete's foot, the Canesten AF range is more suitable.

Canesten Cream 50g: This treats fungal skin infections including ringworm and candidal nappy rash.   More >>> Price: £7.82 (incl VAT)

Canesten Cream 20g: This treats fungal skin infections including ringworm and candidal nappy rash.   More >>> Price: £4.07 (incl VAT)

Canesten Solution 20ml: This treats athlete's foot and fungal infections of the skinfolds. As it is a solution rather than a cream, Canesten solution is particularly suitable for hairy skin or skin folds.   More >>> Price: £3.63 (incl VAT) (Buy 3 or more for £3.38 each)

Canesten Dermatological Powder 30g: This is a convenient powder for treatment of fungal skin infections such as sweat rash, nappy rash and jock itch.   More >>> Price: £2.63 (incl VAT) Sorry, this item is currently unavailable.

Canesten Dermatological Spray 40ml: This treats fungal skin infections such as sweat rash, jock itch and ringworm.   More >>> Price: £8.61 (incl VAT)

Canesten Hydrocortisone for Inflamed Fungal Skin Conditions: Canesten HC is a hydrocortisone antifungal, designed to treat fungal skin conditions where inflammation is present. It is a powerful treatment and should not be used for more than 1 week at a time.

Canesten Hydrocortisone 15g: This is for the treatment of inflamed sweat rash (candidal intertrigo) and athlete's foot.   More >>> Price: £4.89 (incl VAT)

Frequently Asked Questions about Canesten: What does the Canesten range treat? Canesten treatments contain the active ingredient Clotrimazole, an antifungal that is used to treat fungal and yeast infections. Clotrimazole is most commonly used to treat candida infections of the vagina (vulvitis), and candida infections of the skin such as sweat rash and nappy rash. The Canesten range of antifungals also provides treatment of conditions including female thrush (i.e. vaginal thrush or vulvitis), male thrush (balanitis), athlete's foot, and ringworm. For more information, please visit www.canesten.co.uk Remember: thrush can be passed from partner to partner and back again. If you are treating yourself for thrush, it is advisable to treat your partner at the same time to avoid re-infection. What ingredients are in Canesten? The majority of Canesten products are based the following ingredients: Clotrimazole - an antifungal that is applied to the skin (for example, for athlete's foot or sweat rash) or external membranes such as the vagina or glans of the penis. This is found in the Canesten Thrush Cream (and hence in Canesten Duo), Canesten Pessary, Canesten Cream, Canesten AF and Canesten HC products. Fluconazole - an antifungal that comes in tablet form, is swallowed and works inside the body to stop fungal infections from within the body. This is found in the Canesten Oral Capsule. In addition, Canesten HC contains Hydrocortisone, a powerful anti-inflammatory agent that should be used sparingly and only for short periods of time. Canesten Oasis contains a mixture of acidic ingredients that provide effective relief of cystitis in many women. The Canesten Care products are cleansing products that do not contain soap or fragrance and hence are kind to sensitive areas. What is the difference between "Canesten Thrush Cream" and "Canesten Cream"? Canesten Thrush Cream (2% clotrimazole) is twice as strong as Canesten Cream (1% clotrimazole). The dosages are important, and so you should not use thrush cream for fungal skin infections or vice versa. How can I decide between all the Canesten thrush treatments? For male thrush, the simplest and most complete thrush treatment is Canesten Duo. For female thrush, a variety of treatments are effective. Canesten Duo is effective, but some women may find the pessaries or internal creams more familiar, more effective or more convenient. Whichever treatment you choose, remember that it is best to treat both yourself and your partner simultaneously, to prevent each partner from re-infecting the other. What is the difference between Canesten and Diflucan? Diflucan contains the same active ingredient as the Canesten Oral Capsule, and at the same strength. As Diflucan is no longer available over the counter, Express Chemist recommend Canesten Oral Capsule in place of Diflucan. The same capsule is also found in Canesten Duo, which is a combined capsule and cream for the treatment of thrush. Click here to buy Canesten

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