Canesten External Cream
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Canesten® External Cream: Effective Relief from Itching and Burning
Be confident in your choice with a clinically proven treatment for vaginal yeast infections!
Canesten® is Canada’s #1-selling vaginal yeast infection (VYI) treatment brand.*
Canesten® External Antifungal Cream provides effective and soothing relief for external symptoms of VYIs, such as itching and burning. This product is designed to be used in conjunction with Canesten® Vaginal Tablets, Internal Creams, or CanesOral® for a comprehensive treatment.
Experience Comfort and Relief
Key Benefits:
- Effective Relief: Soothes external symptoms like itching and burning.
- Ease of Use: Apply the cream to the affected area once or twice a day.
- Doctor Recommended: #1-recommended brand by doctors and pharmacists.*
- Trusted Brand: Over 25 years trusted by millions of Canadian women
How to Use Canesten® External Cream
- Preparation: Wash your hands thoroughly before and after applying the cream.
- Application: Apply a thin, even layer to the area around the entrance of the vagina one to two times daily. Gently smooth it in.
- Consistency: Use the cream until symptoms disappear. It should be used alongside a Canesten® internal treatment or CanesOral® for full effectiveness.
For external use only. Please refer to the package insert for complete instructions.
Identifying a Vaginal Yeast Infection
Common Symptoms:
- Itching
- Swelling
- Redness
- Unusual discharge
- Burning
- Soreness
Note: Vaginal yeast infections typically do not change the pH level and have no odor, but you may experience pain during sex or urination.
No Need to Stress Vaginal yeast infections are common and usually not serious. They can be treated easily and effectively. Three out of four women will experience a yeast infection at least once in their lifetime. It’s not caused by poor hygiene and is not a sexually transmitted infection (STI).
Prevention Tips
To reduce the risk of recurrent yeast infections, consider the following:
- Maintain Good Hygiene: Regularly clean the genital area with mild soap and water.
- Wear Breathable Clothing: Choose cotton underwear and avoid tight clothing.
- Healthy Lifestyle: Eat a balanced diet and avoid excessive sugar intake.
- Stay Dry: Change out of wet clothes promptly after swimming or exercising.
Take Control and Feel Comfortable Again
Don’t let a vaginal yeast infection hold you back. Trust Canesten® to relieve your discomfort and help you return to the activities you love.
Frequently Asked Question
The external cream contains 1% clotrimazole to quickly relieve the external burning and itching.
Talk to a doctor or pharmacist before using Canesten® if you:
- abdominal, back or shoulder pain
- fever or chills
- nausea, diarrhoea or vomiting
- vaginal haemorrhaging or foul-smelling vaginal discharge
Stop using Canesten® and ask a doctor if
- there is no improvement in 3 days or if symptoms have not disappeared within 7 days
- you have abdominal pain, fever or foul-smelling discharge during use of this medication
- skin rash or new irritation occurs
You can easily and effectively treat a vaginal yeast infection at home with Canesten® treatments, available without a prescription. You can also try a combination treatment to cure the internal infection and relieve the external symptoms.
Combination treatments are a 2-in-1 complete treatment for a VYI. All combination treatments include either a Canesten® internal treatment (vaginal tablet or vaginal cream) or a CanesOral® oral treatment, plus an external treatment (a tube of cream). Combination treatments treat both the cause and the symptoms of a yeast infection for complete relief.
No. Canesten® treatments for a vaginal yeast infection are conveniently available in your local pharmacy or grocery store pharmacy.
Talk to a doctor or pharmacist before using Canesten® if you are pregnant or trying to get pregnant.
Canesten® vaginal treatments are best when applied before you go to bed, as you can expect some leakage with the product use. For best results, lie down as soon as possible after inserting the vaginal products. This will reduce leakage. You may want to use panty liners to protect your clothing during the time you are using Canesten®.
No, you can eat and drink normally while using Canesten® treatments.
It's best to avoid sex until the VYI has cleared up. VYIs are not usually transmitted through sexual relations, even though a small percentage of male partners do have infections at the same time.
It is important to know that Canesten® may reduce the effectiveness of some birth control methods, such as condoms, diaphragms or vaginal spermicides. This effect is temporary and occurs only during treatment.
If there was no improvement in your symptoms in 3 days or if they did not disappear within 7 days, you might not have a vaginal yeast infection. Discontinue further treatment and consult your doctor.
*#1-selling brand in Canada based on sales data.
