Directions

3-Days and 6-Days Cream Treatments

Product Specific Directions

3-Day Cream
Canesten® Cream 3 is used to treat vaginal yeast infections. Canesten® is inserted high into the vagina once a day (preferably at bedtime) for 3 consecutive days. Sufficient cream is provided for 3 intravaginal applications. Extra cream is supplied for use in relieving the external itching and burning sometimes associated with a vaginal yeast infection. Canesten® is only for use in the vagina and should never be taken orally. While you may have sexual relations during treatment with Canesten®, most couples wait until treatment has finished.
6-Day Cream
Canesten® Cream 6 is used to treat vaginal yeast infections. Canesten® is inserted high into the vagina once a day (preferably at bedtime) for 6 consecutive days. Sufficient cream is provided for 6 intravaginal applications. Extra cream is supplied for use in relieving the external itching and burning sometimes associated with a vaginal yeast infection. Canesten® is only for use in the vagina and should never be taken orally. While you may have sexual relations during treatment with Canesten®, most couples wait until treatment has finished.

General

Filling the applicator

Remove the cap from the tube of Canesten® and reverse it to puncture the safety seal over the end of the tube. To fill the applicator, screw the open end of the applicator on the end of the tube. Gently squeeze the tube. The plunger will rise as cream enters the applicator. When the plunger stops, the proper amount of Canesten® has been pushed into the applicator, and the applicator may be removed. Replace the cap and roll up the tube from the bottom so that the tube will be ready for the next use.

Inserting the medication

Canesten® Cream 3 or 6 is inserted into the vagina in much the same way as a tampon. Stand, squat, or lie on your back in a ComforTAB®le position. Insert the filled applicator into the vagina as far as it will ComforTAB®ly go. Holding the barrel of the applicator steady, gently depress the plunger until it stops. This will release the medication high in the vagina where it will be most effective. Remove the applicator.

Disposing of the applicator

The Canesten® vaginal applicator is recyclable where facilities exist.

Using the cream externally

A small additional amount of Canesten® Cream 3 or 6 may be applied to the opening of the vagina to help provide extra relief of external symptoms. Squeeze a small amount of cream onto your finger and gently spread over the irritated vaginal area. Use the cream once or twice a day and only during the period when external symptoms are present, to a maximum of 7 days.

#1 Doctor and Pharmacist
Recommended Brand

Canesten® is the #1 doctor & pharmacist recommended vaginal yeast infection treatment in Canada. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if Canesten® could be right for you.
Sources:

* Drugstore Canada & L'Actualite Pharmaceutique 2009 / 2010 Survey on OTC Counselling and Recommendations.


* The Medical Post and L'Actualite Medicale's 2009 / 2010 Survey on OTC Counselling & Recommendations.

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