Clotrimazole Cream 1% 20g & 3 x Fluconazole 150mg Capsules

 Clotrimazole cream 1%:

Clotrimazole cream 1% is used to treat a wide range of skin infections caused by fungi. These include infections with dermatophytes such as tinea, eg ringworm (tinea corporis), athlete's foot (tinea pedis), and jock itch (tinea cruris) and infections with yeasts such as candida, eg fungal nappy rash, sweat rash, or thrush affecting the outside of the vagina (vulva and labia) or the end of the penis.

How to apply Clotrimazole 1% Cream:

• It should be applied to the affected area(s) of skin thinly two to three times daily and rubbed in gently.
• Treatment should be continued for at least one month for dermatophyte infections and at least two weeks for candidal infections.
• Ask your pharmacist for further advice on treating your particular infection.

Caution before using Clotrimazole 1% Cream:

Care clotrimazole cream is for external use only. There is a possibility that clotrimazole cream may damage latex (rubber) condoms and diaphragms (caps) and so make them ineffective at preventing pregnancy and STIs. If you are using this cream to treat the vagina or penis you should use an alternative method of contraception for at least five days after using the cream, or preferably avoid having sex until after the infection has cleared up. Remember that having sex while you still have the infection is likely to transmit the infection to your partner, who could then transfer it back to you.

If your sexual partner also has symptoms of thrush it is important that they are treated at the same time as you to prevent you being re-infected. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for further advice. If symptoms persist despite treatment, seek medical advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

The safety of this medicine when used during pregnancy has not been specifically studied. However, it has been used by a large number of women during pregnancy without any apparent harmful effects. As with all medicines, you should consult your doctor or midwife before using this medicine during pregnancy.

This medicine is not significantly absorbed into the bloodstream from the skin and it is highly unlikely that any of the medicine will pass into breast milk. However, as with all medicines, you should seek medical advice from your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine if you are breastfeeding. If you do use this medicine while breastfeeding you should not apply it to the breasts before giving a feed, to avoid it being accidentally ingested by the nursing infant.

Clotrimazole 1% Cream contains:

1% Clotrimazole

Possible side effects whilst using Clotrimazole 1% Cream:

Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.

• Irritation in area of use
• Burning sensation

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer. For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Fluconazole 150mg Capsules

Fluconazole works by killing the fungi which cause infection. Branded versions are known as Diflucan or Canesten. It is a treatment for thrush.

Fluconazole can be used to treat thrush for men and women.

What are the symptoms of thrush?

vaginal thrush - itchiness, soreness , an odourless white discharge.

penile thrush - soreness, redness, discharge, tightening of the foreskin.

Men however do not always display any symptoms when they have thrush.

Before taking fluconazole

Before taking fluconazole make sure your doctor or pharmacist knows:

* If you are pregnant, trying for a baby or breast-feeding.

* If you suffer with kidney or liver problems.

* If you have heart rhythm problems.

* If you are taking any other medicines, including those available to buy without a prescription, herbal or complementary medicines.

If you are under 16 or over 60 speak to your doctor before you take fluconazole.

How to take fluconazole 150mg capsule

Vaginal thrush can often be treated with just a single dose of fluconazole 150mg capsule.

If the symptoms should subside within 2 days .

If after a week you still have symptoms of thrush you can take another 150mg dose of fluconazole.

However if it returns within 6 months  you should visit your doctor.

* If your symptoms do not improve or get worse, check with your pharmacist or doctor.

Men who have symptoms of thrush but their sexual partner does not have thrush should visit their GP.

This contains the same ingredient as Diflucan.

Please consult your doctor if you have any of the following:

1. Previous history of STD or exposure to partner with STD.

2. More than two previous attacks in the last 6 months.

3. Known hypersensitivity to imidazoles or other vaginal antifungal products.

4. Pregnancy or suspected pregnancy.

5. Patient aged less than 16 or over 60.

6. Any abnormal or irregular vaginal bleeding.

7. Any blood staining of a vaginal discharge.

8. Any vulval or vaginal sores, ulcers or blisters.

9. Any associated lower abdominal pain or dysuria.

10. No improvement in 7 days.

11. Any adverse effects such as redness, irritation or swelling associated with the treatment.

Always read all packaging and directions carefully before using your purchases.