Country: South Africa
Language: English
Source: South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA)
Bayer
CANESTEN® Vaginal Tablets SCHEDULING STATUS: S2 PROPRIETARY NAME (and dosage form): CANESTEN ® Vaginal Tablets COMPOSITION: Each vaginal tablet contains clotrimazole 100 mg PHARMACOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION: A 20.2.2. Fungicides PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTION: Clotrimazole is a broad spectrum antimycotic with fungicidal properties. INDICATIONS: For the relief of vaginal itching, burning and discharge associated with recurrent vaginal yeast infections (vaginal candidiasis). CONTRA-INDICATIONS: Possible hypersensitivity to clotrimazole. WARNINGS: i) Not for oral use. ii) 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. iii) If there is no improvement in 3 days or if symptoms have not disappeared within 7 days, then consult a medical practitioner as not all vaginal infections are caused by yeasts. iv) Consult a medical practitioner if you have abdominal pain, fever or a foul-smelling vaginal discharge before or during use of this medication. v) If symptoms recur within 2 months, consult a medical practitioner. vi) 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. vii) Do not use in girls under 12 years of age, except on the advice of a medical practitioner. viii) If skin rash or new irritation occurs, discontinue use. ix) Canesten® Vaginal Tablets 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: First infections: In general, a 3-day treatment for Candida vaginitis will be Read the complete document