Usage instructions:
Dosage and directions for use: Fill enclosed vaginal applicator to the top (i.e. 5 g Canesten® 3VC). Insert deeply into the vagina every night on retiring for three consecutive days even if symptoms disappear. This is best achieved when lying on the back with the legs pulled in a little towards body. If individual cases should require it, two applications of 5 g Canesten® 3VC can be used daily i.e. One in the morning and one in the evening, for 6 -12 days. Use even during menstruation, although it is recommended that the treatment should not be carried out during the menstruation but should be completed before menstruation begins. For candida vulvitis or vulvo vaginitis the vaginal cream should be applied thinly to the external genitalia 2 or 3 times a day for 1 - 2 weeks. For the prevention of re-infection, the partner should be treated locally with Canesten® cream at the same time in so far as symptoms (e.g. pruritus, inflammation, etc.) are present. Canesten® preparations are colourless and do not stain the underwear. Directions for using the applicator: 1. Wash your hands thoroughly. 2. Pull out plunger of disposable applicator until it stops. 3. Open tube. Attach disposable applicator to tube, hold it firmly pressed against tube and fill it by squeezing tube carefully. 4. Detach applicator from the tube, insert as deeply as possible into the vagina (best achieved when lying on your back) and empty by pressing the plunger. 5. Remove applicator and dispose of it. Each applicator is for use once only. The surplus cream in the 20g or 30g tube of Canesten® 3VC may be used to treat any inflammation of the vulva (outer vaginal area) and nearby areas. The cream should be applied thinly and rubbed in gently 2 - 3 times a day. Follow your doctor's instructions. NB! In case of hypersensitivity to cetylstearyl alcohol, Canesten® vaginal tablets should be used for the treatment. Patient information leaflet: How to use Canesten® 3VC: Dosage and directions for use: Fill enclosed vaginal applicator to the top (i.e. 5g Canesten® 3VC). Insert deeply into the vagina every night on retiring for six three consecutive days even if symptoms disappear. This is best achieved when lying on the back with the legs pulled in a little towards the body. If individual cases should require it, two applications of 5 g Canesten® 3VC can be used daily i.e. One in the morning and one in the evening, for 6 - 12 days. Use even during menstruation, although it is recommended that the treatment should not be carried out during menstruation but should be completed before this begins. For candida vulvitis or vulvo vaginitis the vaginal cream should be applied thinly to the external genitalia 2 or 3 times a day for 1 - 2 weeks. For the prevention of re-infection, the partner should be treated locally with Canesten® cream at the same time in so far as symptoms (e.g. pruritus, inflammation, etc.) are present. Canesten® preparations are colourless and do not stain the underwear.

Storage instructions:
Store at or below 25 degrees C. Patient information leaflet: Storing and disposing of Canesten® 3VC: Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children. Store at or below 25 degrees C. Do not use after the expiry date on the tube and carton. Return all unused medicine to your pharmacist. Do not dispose of unused medicine in drains or sewerage systems (e.g. toilets).

Warnings:
Keep out of reach of children. Contra-indications: Possible hypersensitivity to clotrimazole and/or cetostearyl alcohol. i) Use only if you have already had a vaginal yeast infection diagnosed by a medical practitioner and you have the same symptoms now, otherwise consult your doctor. These symptoms include itching and burning of the vagina and sometimes a white discharge. ii) If there is no improvement in 3 days or if symptoms have not disappeared within 7 days, then consult a medical practitioner as not all vaginal infections are caused by yeasts. iii) Consult a medical practitioner if you have abdominal pain, fever or a foul-smelling vaginal discharge before or during the use of this medication. iv) If symptoms recur within 2 months, consult a medical practitioner. v) Do not use in girls under 12 years of age, except on the advice of a medical practitioner. vi) If skin rash or new irritation occurs, discontinue use. vii) Direct contact with Canesten® vaginal cream may reduce the effectiveness and safety of latex products such as condoms and diaphragms. The effect is temporary and occurs only during treatment. Pregnancy and lactation: Safety has not been established. Canesten® vaginal cream may only be used during pregnancy on the advice of a medical doctor. Canesten® vaginal cream should not be administered to pregnant women during the first trimester, since the safety in this regard has not been established. The possibility of absorption of clotrimazole when administered vaginally cannot be excluded. Side effects and special precautions: Skin and appendages: burning, pruritus, and rash. Contact allergic dermatitis has been reported. Body as a whole: allergic reaction (syncope, hypotension, dyspnoea, gastrointestinal disorders), pain. Known symptoms of overdosage and particulars of its treatment: See side-effects and special precautions. In case of accidental ingestion, gastro-intestinal disturbances and central nervous system depression may occur. Treatment is symptomatic and supportive. Patient information leaflet: Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you. Canesten® 3VC is available without a doctor's prescription, for you to treat a fungal infection. Nevertheless you still need to use Canesten® 3VC carefully to get the best results from it. Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again. Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice. You must see a doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve after 3 days or if symptoms have not disappeared in 7 days. Do not share Canesten® 3VC with another person, even if their symptoms are the same as yours. Patient information leaflet: Before you use Canesten® 3VC: Do not use Canesten® 3VC if: You are a girl under 12 years of age, except on the advice of a medical practitioner. You are hypersensitive to clotrimazole or cetostearyl alcohol. Take special care with Canesten® 3VC: Not for oral use. Use only if you have already had a vaginal yeast infection diagnosed by a medical practitioner and you have the same symptoms now, otherwise consult your doctor. These symptoms include itching and burning of the vagina and sometimes a white discharge. If there is no improvement in 3 days or if symptoms have not disappeared in 7 days, then consult a medical practitioner as not all vaginal infections are caused by yeasts. Consult a medical practitioner if you have abdominal pain, fever or a foul-smelling vaginal discharge before or during the use of this medication. If symptoms recur within 2 months, consult a medical practitioner. If skin rash or new irritation occurs, discontinue use. Canesten® 3VC may reduce the effectiveness and safety of latex products such as condoms and diaphragms. The effect is temporary and occurs only during treatment. Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Canesten® 3VC should not be used in the first 3 months of pregnancy except on the advice of a medical practitioner. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding your baby while using Canesten® 3VC, please consult your doctor, pharmacist or other healthcare professional for advice. Using other medicines with Canesten® 3VC: There are no known interactions between Canesten® 3VC and other medicines. If you are taking other medicines on a regular basis, including complementary or traditional medicines, the use of Canesten® 3VC with these medicines may cause undesirable interactions. Please consult your doctor, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. Possible side effects: Canesten® 3VC can have side effects. Local reactions including skin irritation and burning may occur. Contact allergic dermatitis has been reported. In cases of systemic absorption, lower abdominal cramps, increase in urinary frequency or skin rash may occur. Not all side effects reported for Canesten® 3VC are included in this leaflet. Should your general health worsen while using Canesten® 3VC, please consult your doctor, pharmacist or other health care professional for advice.

Ingredients:
Composition: Active Ingredient: Clotrimazole 20 mg. Preservative: Benzyl Alcohol 1% m/m. Inactives: 2-Octylodecanol, Cetyl Esters Wax, Cetylstearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Monostearate, Polysorbate 60, Inert Ointment Base o/w to 1g. Patient information leaflet: What Canesten® 3VC Contains: Active Ingredient is: Clotrimazole 20 mg/g. The other Ingredients are: 2-Octylodecanol, Cetyl Esters Wax, Cetylstearyl Alcohol, Benzyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Monostearate, Polysorbate 60, Purified Water.