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Canesten Thrush Oral Capsule 150mg capsule
Canesten® Thrush Oral Capsule
150mg capsule
Fluconazole
This medicine is available without prescription. However, you still need to use Canesten Thrush Oral Capsule carefully to get the best results from it.
1. What is Canesten Thrush Oral Capsule and what is it used for?
2. Before you use Canesten Thrush Oral Capsule
3. How to use Canesten Thrush Oral Capsule
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Canesten Thrush Oral Capsule
6. Further information
Canesten Thrush Oral Capsule is a full course of treatment for thrush.
Only use this product if you have been previously diagnosed by your doctor as having thrush.
The active substance in Canesten Thrush Oral Capsule is fluconazole. Fluconazole belongs to a group of medicines called azoles and is an antifungal agent which fights the cause of infections such as thrush.
If you have any of the following symptoms do not use Canesten Thrush Oral Capsule and see your doctor as soon as possible:
This is because Canesten Thrush Oral Capsule may not be the right treatment for you.
Do not use Canesten Thrush Oral Capsule without talking to your doctor first if:
This is because Canesten Thrush Oral Capsule may not be the right treatment for you.
Serious skin reactions including drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) have been reported in association with Canesten Thrush Oral Capsules treatment. Stop using Canesten Thrush Oral Capsule and seek medical attention immediately if you notice any of the symptoms related to these serious skin reactions described in section 4.
The capsule contains lactose monohydrate, so if you have an intolerance to some sugars contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product.
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
Do not use Canesten Thrush Oral Capsule if you are taking astemizole, terfenadine, cisapride, pimozide, quinidine or erythromycin.
Inform your doctor if you are taking: Anticoagulants (to prevent blood clots), Sulphonylureas (to control diabetes), Hydrochlorothiazide (to treat fluid retention and high blood pressure), Benzodiazepines (tranquilisers), Phenytoin or Carbamazepine (to control epilepsy), Rifampicin or Rifabutin (antibiotics), Ciclosporin, Sirolimus, Tacrolimus or Tofacitinib (to reduce the immune response), Theophylline (to control asthma), Zidovudine or Saquinavir (to treat HIV infection), Losartan (to reduce blood pressure), Alfentanil, Fentanyl or Methadone (to treat pain), Halofantrine (for treating malaria), Amiodarone (to control irregular heartbeats, 'arrhythmias'), Amitriptyline or Nortriptyline (anti-depressants), Ivacaftor (for treating cystic fibrosis), Statins like Simvastatin, Atorvastatin or Fluvastatin (for reducing high cholesterol levels), Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs like Ibuprofen, Celecoxib, Diclofenac, Meloxicam or Naproxen, Olaparib (to treat ovarian cancer), Ibrutinib (used for treating blood cancer), Tolvaptan (used for treating low levels of sodium in your blood).
Canesten Thrush Oral Capsule should be swallowed whole with a glass of water. It can be taken with or without food. There is no known interaction with alcohol or nicotine.
You should not take Canesten Thrush Oral Capsule if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, are trying to become pregnant or breastfeeding, unless your doctor has told you so.
Fluconazole taken during the first trimester of pregnancy may increase the risk of miscarriage. Fluconazole taken at low doses during the first trimester may slightly increase the risk of a baby being born with birth defects affecting the bones and/or muscles.
Canesten Thrush Oral Capsule may cause dizziness.
If dizziness occurs after taking your capsule, you should not drive or use machines.
If Canesten Thrush Oral Capsule has been prescribed for you by your doctor, follow any instructions he/she may have given you. If you purchased this product without a prescription, follow these directions closely:
The full course of treatment consists of a single Canesten Thrush Oral Capsule. The capsule is to treat thrush at the site of infection and should be swallowed whole with a glass of water (with or without food).
The symptoms of thrush should disappear within two days of treatment. If no improvement is seen after seven days, you must tell your doctor. If the infection returns after seven days another capsule may be taken but if you have more than two infections within six months you should see your doctor.
If more than one capsule is taken, tell your doctor straight away or contact the Accident and Emergency Department of your nearest hospital.
Like all medicines, Canesten Thrush Oral Capsule can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
As with all medicines, some people may be allergic to the capsule. If you are allergic, a reaction will occur soon after you have taken it. If you experience an allergic reaction, stop using this product and tell your doctor straight away or contact the Accident and Emergency Department of your nearest hospital.
Signs of an allergic reaction may include:
If you experience any of the following, please contact your doctor or pharmacist immediately – you may need urgent medical attention:
Additionally, if any of the following side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
Common side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 people) are:
Uncommon side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 people) are:
Rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people) are:
Frequency not known, but may occur (cannot be estimated from the available data):
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store.
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use Canesten Thrush Oral Capsule after the expiry date which is stated at one end of the carton and on the blister pack. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.
Each pack contains a single light blue capsule with ‘Canesten®’ printed on it in black between two black lines.
Remember: If you have any doubts about using Canesten® Thrush Oral Capsule correctly, seek the advice of your doctor or pharmacist.
Vaginal thrush (candidiasis) is a common infection that most women suffer from at some time in their lives and is not caused by lack of personal hygiene.
Thrush is caused by a yeast (fungus) called Candida which lives harmlessly in the vagina and other parts of the body, without you even noticing it. However, the natural balance that keeps Candida under control can be upset by many factors such as hormonal changes (menstruation, contraceptive pill, pregnancy, menopause), poor health, antibiotics, perfumed soaps, bath additives and tight clothing.
If the natural pH balance is altered, the level of yeast increases and can develop into a thrush infection causing any of the following symptoms: persistent burning and/or itching around the vagina and vulva, redness, swelling and soreness of the tissues of the vagina and vulva and a whitish, odourless discharge from the vagina. Not everybody who has thrush has all these symptoms; you may have only one of them.
In men, Candida can also cause thrush - a condition called balanitis (inflammation of the end of the penis). It causes any of the following symptoms: soreness and redness of the penis, tightness of the foreskin and a white, odourless discharge from the penis.
If you are still worried or have any questions about the symptoms or the treatment of thrush, do not hesitate to ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
For UK residents only: if you have any questions or would like more information, call our Canesten Advice Line on 0845 758 5030. Calls charged at local rate.
This leaflet was last revised in February 2022.
Canesten is a registered trademark of Bayer AG, Germany.
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