Vagisil Medicated Cream

Vagisil Medicated Creme (lidocaine 2%) — fast relief from external intimate itching, burning and irritation.

  • Numbs itching within minutes with lidocaine 2%
  • Non-greasy, non-staining formula with soothing zinc oxide
  • Use 3–4 times a day, up to 7 days
  • Relieves symptoms — pair with an antifungal if you have thrush
  • No prescription needed — discreet UK pharmacy delivery

£4.99

Vagisil Medicated Cream

Vagisil Medicated Creme gives fast relief from external intimate itching, burning and irritation. Its active ingredient, lidocaine 2%, is a local anaesthetic that gently numbs the affected skin, breaking the itch–scratch cycle within minutes. Non-greasy, non-staining and available without prescription.

What is Vagisil Medicated Creme?

Vagisil is a medicated cream for the external genital area. Unlike antifungal thrush creams, it does not treat infection — it relieves the symptoms of itching and irritation by numbing the skin with lidocaine 2%, while zinc oxide helps protect and soothe. That makes it useful for irritation from heat, sweating, sanitary products or tight clothing, and for calming itch while an infection treatment does its work.

How does it work?

Lidocaine is a local anaesthetic. Applied to itchy, irritated skin it temporarily blocks the nerve signals that cause itching and burning, so relief starts within a few minutes and the urge to scratch fades — which in turn lets sore skin settle and heal.

How to use Vagisil

  • For adults and children aged 12 and over.
  • Wash your hands, then apply a 3–5 cm strip of cream to the affected external area.
  • Repeat 3 to 4 times a day as needed.
  • For external use only — do not use internally, in the eyes, or on large areas of skin.
  • Do not use for more than 7 days. If itching persists beyond a week, see your doctor — persistent itching needs a diagnosis.

Vagisil vs thrush treatment — which do you need?

If your itching comes with a thick white discharge, soreness and redness, the cause is likely thrush — which needs an antifungal treatment such as a clotrimazole pessary with external cream (e.g. Canesten Combi). Vagisil relieves itch but will not clear an infection. Many women use both: the antifungal to treat the cause, Vagisil for fast comfort. If you are unsure what is causing the itching, ask your pharmacist.

Side effects and cautions

Vagisil is well tolerated. Occasionally mild stinging or redness occurs on application; stop use if irritation worsens or you develop a rash. Do not use it if you are allergic to lidocaine or any other ingredient. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your pharmacist or doctor before use. See a doctor promptly for itching with unusual discharge, bleeding, blisters or ulcers.

Buy Vagisil online

Order Vagisil Medicated Creme from Bury Healthcare Online, a GPhC-registered UK pharmacy, with fast dispatch in plain, discreet packaging. No prescription needed.

Always read the label and the leaflet before use. If symptoms persist for more than 7 days, speak to your pharmacist or doctor.

Vagisil FAQs

How quickly does Vagisil work?
Fast — the lidocaine starts numbing the itch within a few minutes of application, and relief can be topped up 3 to 4 times a day as needed.
Does Vagisil cure thrush?
No. Vagisil relieves external itching and irritation but does not treat the infection causing it. If you have thrush, use an antifungal treatment (such as clotrimazole) — Vagisil can be used alongside it for comfort.
Can I use Vagisil every day?
You can apply it 3 to 4 times a day, but do not use it for more than 7 days in a row. Itching that lasts longer than a week needs a proper diagnosis from your pharmacist or doctor.
Can I use Vagisil internally?
No — it is for external use only, on the skin around the vagina or anus. Do not use it inside the vagina, in the eyes, or on large areas of skin.
Can I use Vagisil during my period or with sanitary products?
Yes — it is often used for irritation caused by pads and liners. Apply to clean, dry external skin and change sanitary products regularly.
Can I use Vagisil when pregnant?
Ask your pharmacist or doctor first. Intimate itching in pregnancy should be checked, as thrush and other treatable causes are common.
What is the difference between Vagisil and Canesten?
Canesten products contain the antifungal clotrimazole and treat the cause of thrush. Vagisil contains the anaesthetic lidocaine and relieves the symptom — itching — regardless of cause. They do different jobs and can be used together.

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