Country: South Africa
Language: English
Source: South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA)
Bayer
CANESTEN®1 VC 64090 MW 902 SCHEDULING STATUS: S2 PROPRIETARY NAME (and dosage form): CANESTEN ® 1 VC Vaginal Cream COMPOSITION: Clotrimazole 500 mg Benzyl Alcohol 1 % (as preservative) Inactive cream base o/w to 5 g PHARMACOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION: A 20.2.2. Fungicides PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTION: CANESTEN 1 VC has a fungicidal action on Candida species. INDICATIONS: For the relief of vaginal itching, burning and discharge associated with recurrent vaginal yeast infections (vaginal candidiasis). CONTRA-INDICATIONS: Possible hypersensitivity to clotrimazole and / or cetostearyl alcohol. WARNINGS: 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 seven 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) If you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant or are nursing, do not use this medication except on the advice of a medical practitioner. vi) Do not use in girls under 12 years of age, except on the advice of a medical practitioner. vii) If skin rash or new irritation occurs, discontinue use. viii) Canesten ® 1 VC may reduce the effectiveness and safety of latex products such as condoms and diaphragms. The effect is temporary and occurs only during treatment. DOSAGE AND DIRECTIONS FOR USE: In general, a single dose t Read the complete document