Canesten Internal Cream 10% 5g

Canesten Internal Cream (clotrimazole 10% w/w) — single-dose vaginal thrush treatment in a pre-filled applicator.

  • Treats the cause of vaginal thrush in one dose
  • Soft cream — a gentler alternative to a pessary
  • Pre-filled applicator, ready to use at bedtime
  • Symptoms usually improve within 3 days
  • Pharmacy medicine — short suitability check, discreet delivery

£5.99

Canesten Internal Cream 10% 5g

Canesten Internal Cream is a single-dose vaginal thrush treatment containing clotrimazole 10% w/w. The pre-filled applicator delivers 5 g of soft cream deep into the vagina to treat the cause of thrush — a gentler-feeling alternative to a pessary. It is a pharmacy (P) medicine.

What is Canesten Internal Cream?

A single 5 g dose of 10% clotrimazole vaginal cream in a ready-to-use, pre-filled applicator. It delivers the same amount of antifungal as a 500 mg pessary (500 mg clotrimazole), killing the Candida yeast that causes vaginal thrush.

Internal cream or pessary — which to choose?

Both are single-dose treatments and equally effective. The cream is soft, so some women find it more comfortable to insert and notice less gritty residue afterwards than with a traditional pessary. It comes ready-filled, with nothing to load. Choice comes down to personal preference.

How to use Canesten Internal Cream

  • Use the pre-filled applicator to insert the full 5 g dose as deeply as possible into the vagina.
  • Insert at bedtime for the best effect.
  • It is a single-dose treatment; symptoms should improve within 3 days.
  • If there is no improvement within 7 days, see your doctor.
  • Not for use under 16 or over 60 without medical advice.

Side effects and cautions

Mild, brief burning or irritation can occur after insertion. See a doctor first if this is your first episode of thrush, you get frequent infections, you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or you have abnormal bleeding or pain. Like other clotrimazole products, it can damage latex condoms and diaphragms — use alternative precautions during treatment and for up to 5 days afterwards.

Buy Canesten Internal Cream online

Order from Bury Healthcare Online, a GPhC-registered UK pharmacy. You’ll answer a short suitability questionnaire before checkout and a pharmacist checks every order before discreet dispatch.

Always read the label and the patient information leaflet before use. If symptoms do not improve within 7 days, speak to your pharmacist or doctor.

Canesten Internal Cream FAQs

Is the internal cream better than a pessary?
They are equally effective — both deliver 500 mg of clotrimazole in one dose. The cream feels softer, comes in a pre-filled applicator and tends to leave less residue, so it is mainly a comfort preference.
How long does Canesten Internal Cream take to work?
Symptoms usually start to ease within a day or two and should clearly improve within 3 days. If nothing has changed after 7 days, see your doctor.
Is it normal for some cream to leak out afterwards?
Yes — a little of the cream naturally works its way out over the next day. A panty liner is enough to deal with it. Inserting the dose at bedtime, lying down, keeps the cream where it needs to be overnight.
Can I use it during my period?
It is best to treat before your period or wait until it finishes, as the flow can carry the cream away before it has fully worked.
Can I use Canesten Internal Cream when pregnant?
Only after speaking to your doctor or midwife — thrush in pregnancy should always be confirmed and treated under medical advice.
Does it affect condoms?
Yes. Clotrimazole cream can damage latex condoms and diaphragms. Use alternative precautions during treatment and for up to 5 days after.

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