Canesten Vaginal Cream (clotrimazole)

Clotrimazole Vaginal Cream 2% (Canesten Vaginal Cream) - Product Information

Generic Clotrimazole Vaginal Cream is an antifungal intravaginal medication which is administered for the treatment of vaginal yeast infection symptoms such as itching, soreness, and redness around the exterior area of the vagina and a thick, creamy white, odorless vaginal discharge. The active ingredient in Canesten Vaginal Cream is Clotrimazole, which belongs to a group of medications called imidazoles. Clotrimazole is a broad-spectrum anti-fungal agent which treats the fungal infection by preventing the growth and survival of fungi and yeast such as Candida albicans and other Candida species.
Clotrimazole Vaginal Cream can be applied deep into the inner layers of the vagina. Clotrimazole Vaginal Cream in combination with Clotrimazole Cream (applied in the exterior areas of the vagina for itching and soreness) is used as treatment for vaginal thrush. In our online pharmacy, Canesten Vaginal Cream is available in a 30 g tube which contains 20 mg of Clotrimazole per gram.

Drug Name

Canesten Vaginal Cream. Canesten Vaginal Cream is also known as Generic Clotrimazole Vaginal Cream 2% or Clotrimazole yeast infection cream.

Manufacturer of Canesten Vaginal Cream

Canesten Vaginal Cream, available in our online pharmacy are manufactured by Bayer Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., India. (Website: www.bayer.in/en/)

Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient

The active pharmaceutical ingredient in Canesten Vaginal Cream is Clotrimazole. Each 30 g tube of Canesten Vaginal Cream contains 20 mg of Clotrimazole per gram.
The inactive ingredients present in Canesten Vaginal Cream are benzyl alcohol, cetostearyl alcohol, cetyl esters wax, 2-octyl dodecanol, polysorbate 60, sorbitan monostearate, and purified water.

What is Clotrimazole Vaginal Cream Used For?

Canesten Vaginal Cream, manufactured by Bayer Schering Pharma in the strength of 20 mg Clotrimazole per gram, is an antifungal formulation. Canesten Vaginal Cream is commonly used as therapy for the treatment of vaginal infections caused by fungi and yeast species such as Candida albicans and other Candida species. The active ingredient in Canesten Vaginal Cream is Clotrimazole, which belongs to a class of medications called imidazoles. Clotrimazole Vaginal Cream is used as therapy for the treatment of vaginal infection symptoms such as itching, burning, and thick white discharge which is characteristic of recurrent vaginal yeast infection (vaginal candidiasis).

Canesten Vaginal Cream Dosage - How to Apply Clotrimazole Vaginal Cream?

Generic Clotrimazole Vaginal Cream 2% is an antifungal medication and should be used exactly as suggested by your doctor. During the application of Clotrimazole Vaginal Cream, the vaginal applicator should be filled to the brim with Canesten Vaginal Cream so that it is completely packed with the cream. Insert the applicator filled with the cream into the inner vaginal layers every night, before bedtime for six successive nights. Continue the treatment with Clotrimazole Vaginal Cream even if you feel that the symptoms have considerably reduced. For optimum distribution of Clotrimazole Vaginal Cream to the affected areas, pull your legs in a little towards the body while lying on the back so that the cream may spread into the inner vaginal layers. Depending on your medical condition and the severity of the vaginal infection, your doctor may recommend the administration of Clotrimazole Vaginal Cream twice a day, preferably once in the morning and once in the evening for a period of 6 to 12 days. Although Clotrimazole Vaginal Cream can be used during menstruation, it is recommended that the treatment with Clotrimazole Vaginal Cream is completed before the start of menstruation.
In women suffering from candida vulvitis or vulvo-vaginitis, Clotrimazole Vaginal Cream is administered in combination with Clotrimazole Cream which is applied as a thin layer to the external genitalia 2 to 3 times a day for a period of 1 to 2 weeks. Patients should continue the treatment with Clotrimazole topical cream for about 2 weeks after the skin symptoms have significantly disappeared. Continuous treatment with Clotrimazole Vaginal Cream for this time period will ensure that you do not develop a relapse of the vaginal infection.

Canesten Mechanism of Action – How Does Clotrimazole Vaginal Cream Work?

Clotrimazole Vaginal Cream is an antifungal formulation containing Clotrimazole as the active ingredient, which belongs to a class of medication known as imidazoles. Clotrimazole is a broad-spectrum antifungal agent which is powerful against a variety of fungi and yeast. Clotrimazole destroys the fungal organisms by disrupting their cell membranes. Clotrimazole is known to impede the synthesis of ergosterol, a substance which is a vital structural and functional component of the fungal cell membrane.
 Undamaged cell membranes are crucial for the survival of fungi because they prevent the access of harmful and unwanted substances into the cell and also avoid the leakage of internal cell contents into the surrounding cellular environment. The absence of ergosterol results in the occurrence of holes or empty spaces in the cell membrane which results in the discharge of cellular components of the fungi. This eventually kills the fungi and results in the effective treatment of the fungal infection.

Canesten Vaginal Cream - Missed Dose

If you miss your regular dose of Clotrimazole Vaginal Cream, apply it as soon as you remember. You can continue your regular schedule the next day. If you remember the missed dose of Clotrimazole Vaginal Cream the next day, apply the cream as per your regular dosing schedule and skip the missed dose. Do not administer   a double dose to compensate the missed dose of Canesten Vaginal Cream.

Storage Instructions for Canesten Vaginal Cream

Store the pack of Canesten Vaginal Cream at room temperature (20 – 25°C), protected from heat, moisture, and sunlight. Retain the original packing of the medication and do not use Clotrimazole Vaginal Cream beyond its expiration date.
Keep the pack of Generic Clotrimazole Vaginal Cream away from the reach of children and pets. Do not discard Canesten Vaginal Cream along with domestic waste or sewage. Consult your doctor or pharmacist about the correct method of disposal.

Warnings and Precautions to be taken when using Clotrimazole Vaginal Cream

Medical History
Before beginning the treatment with Canesten Vaginal Cream (Generic Clotrimazole Vaginal Cream 2%), discuss your personal and family medical history with your doctor. Inform your doctor if you have any existing medical conditions which may affect the treatment with Clotrimazole Vaginal Cream.
Let your doctor known if you have had more than two episodes of thrush in six months, foul-smelling or blood-stained vaginal discharge, blisters or sores in the vaginal area, pain, feel sick, diarrhea, fever, sexually transmitted disease, or if you have had a partner with a sexually transmitted disease.
Allergy
Please inform your doctor if you have an allergy or have had an allergic reaction in the past to Clotrimazole or any inactive ingredient in Canesten Vaginal Cream. Please tell your doctor if you have any other allergies.  
Clotrimazole Interactions
Before beginning the topical therapy of Canesten Vaginal Cream, please tell your doctor about all your present medications including prescription drugs, over the counter medications, mineral supplements, herbal products, and vitamins. Generic Clotrimazole Vaginal Cream may have drug interactions with certain other medications.

Clotrimazole Vaginal Cream Contraindications

Generic Clotrimazole Vaginal Cream are contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to Clotrimazole or any inactive ingredient present in Canesten Vaginal Cream. Clotrimazole Vaginal Cream should not be used in girls below the age of 16 years unless recommended by the doctor.

Clotrimazole Vaginal Cream Precautions

There is a possibility that Clotrimazole Vaginal Cream may weaken the integrity of latex (rubber) condoms and diaphragms (caps), making them inadequate at preventing pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases (STI). If you are using Clotrimazole Vaginal Cream to treat the symptoms of vaginal infection, you should use a different method of contraception for a minimum of five days after beginning the treatment with Clotrimazole Vaginal Cream. Avoiding sexual contact until after the infection has cleared up would be a more preferable option because sexual contact increases the risk of transmitting the infection to your partner.

Side Effects of Canesten Vaginal Cream

The following side effects have been reported during the course of treatment with Canesten Vaginal Cream (Generic Clotrimazole 2% Vaginal Cream):

• Hypersensitivity- burning, irritation, blistering, hives, peeling, itching, redness, rash, stinging, burning, swelling of the skin at the site of treatment
• Dermatological System- contact dermatitis, skin rash
• Gastrointestinal System- lower abdominal cramps, increase in urination frequency

Inform your doctor immediately if you experience any of these side effects. This is not an exhaustive list of all the potential side effects of Canesten Vaginal Cream. If you develop any other medical conditions during the course of treatment with Clotrimazole Vaginal Cream.

Clotrimazole Vaginal Cream during Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

The effect of Generic Clotrimazole Vaginal Cream on the growth and development of an unborn baby is unknown. It is still not known if Clotrimazole is secreted into breastmilk. It is preferred that expectant women and breast feeding mothers, who are using Clotrimazole Vaginal Cream for their skin conditions, should consult with their doctor to discern the therapeutic advantages and associated hazards of the medication.

Buy Generic Clotrimazole vaginal cream Online From Only $11 per Tube

You can buy Generic Clotrimazole vaginal cream online from Everest Online Pharmacy at a cheap price. Canesten Vaginal Cream 20 mg cream, manufactured by Bayer Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., India, are supplied in a blister strip of 10 tablets. The 30 gm Tubes are priced at only $11 per unit if you place an order for 9 tubes.

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