Thrush

Clotrimazole is a type of antifungal medication that is effective against skin infections e.g. ringworms, nappy rash and vaginal and penile thrush. Clotrimazole cream can relieve the external irritation and itchiness from thrush in women and their partners, including men. Since the cream is for external use, women should also use a product such as Fluconazole oral capsule or Clotrimazole pessary for treating the internal (vaginal) infection at the same time.

Fluconazole belongs to antifungal/yeast group of medicines and it is an effective treatment for vaginal or penile thrush. It is suitable for women over the age of 16 and intended for men whose partners need treatment for thrush.

Fluconazole is the generic form for the Canesten Oral Capsule brand in the UK. It is taken as a single dose by mouth.

Daktarin cream is an effective treatment for a variety of skin infections. It contains the active ingredient miconazole nitrate and works by killing the fungus that causes the infection, and soothing the skin or nail area which has been affected.

Canesten Thrush Cream contains Clotrimazole 2% which is a type of antifungal medication. It is used for relieving the external irritation and itchiness from thrush in women and their partners, including men. Women should also use a product such as Fluconazole oral capsule or Clotrimazole pessary for treating the internal (vaginal) infection at the same time.

Dealing with vaginal infections can make you feel less confident and can be irritating. Canestest allows you to test yourself for common vaginal infections in the comfort of your home and gives you the ability to choose the right treatment for a quicker relief and restoring your intimate health.

Canestest identifies between common vaginal infections namely thrush (yeast infection) or bacterial vaginosis (bacterial infections) with over 90% accuracy.