Gine-canesten 500 mg comprimido vaginal , 1 comprimido

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Indications of Gine-Canestén

Gine-Canestén is indicated in the treatment of uncomplicated vulvovaginal candidiasis (vaginal infection caused by a fungus called Candida). The main symptoms are itching usually accompanied by an increase in vaginal discharge, pain and redness of the vaginal and vulvar area, burning and sensation of burning when urinating. These symptoms are not specific to vulvovaginal candidiasis. If in doubt, see your doctor.

Action and Mechanism of Compressed Vaginal Thrush

The active ingredient of Gine-Canestén is clotrimazole, an antifungal, or the same medicine used to treat fungal infections.

Dosage

The recommended dose is:

- Adults and adolescents over 12 years of age. Gine-Canestén vaginal tablet is administered vaginally. In general, one vaginal tablet applied preferably at night before going to bed is sufficient. The tablet should be inserted deeply into the vagina, with the patient lying on her back and her legs slightly bent.

Contraindications

Do not use Gine-Canestén if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to clotrimazole, imidazoles in general or any of the other components of this medicine. Before using this medicine, tell your doctor if you have problems with your immune system, for example if you are being treated with oral steroids or if you have HIV infection, AIDS or diabetes.

Pharmacist's recommendations

Read the enclosed leaflet carefully for this medicine. If in doubt, consult your doctor and/or pharmacist.

You should consult a doctor if your symptoms worsen during treatment or remain after 3 days or if you notice increased vaginal discharge or changes in your appearance or smell, or if you have vaginal bleeding.

Adverse reactions

Like all medicines, Gine-Canestén can produce adverse effects although not everyone suffers them. Adverse reactions that are often not known (cannot be estimated from the available data) are: disorders of the immune system; of the reproductive and breast systems; and gastrointestinal disorders.

Conservation

Do not store at a temperature higher than 25ºC.

Keep Gine-Canestén out of sight and reach of children.

Do not use Gine-Canestén after the expiry date shown on the packaging, after the abbreviation CAD. The expiry date is the last day of the month indicated.

Please deposit the containers and medicines you do not need at the Sigre Point in the pharmacy. If you are in doubt, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the packaging and the medicines you do not need.

Composition

Clotrimazole

Lactose monohydrate

microcrystalline cellulose

Lactic acid

Calcium lactate pentahydrate

Maize starch

Hypromellose

Anhydrous colloidal silica

Crospovidone

Magnesium stearate

Other services

In Farmacheca you can also find Gine-Canestén in the following presentations and formats:

- Gine-Canestén 500 mg 1 Vaginal Capsule

- Gine- Canestén 20mg/g Vaginal Cream

- Gine-Canesten 100 mg/g Vaginal Cream 

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