Canesten Thrush Oral Capsule

What are Canesten Thrush Oral Capsules?

Canesten Oral Capsules belong to a group of medications called azoles, and work against fungal infections including vaginal thrush. Caused by an overgrowth of yeast in the body (candida albicans), the condition is common — around 75% of women will likely experience vaginal thrush in their lifetime.^[1]

Although common, vaginal thrush infections can create a range of uncomfortable symptoms that cause soreness and discomfort. Itching, burning, swelling and stinging during urination are all associated with fungal infections. Candidal vaginitis can also affect your sex life, as symptoms can sometimes be made worse by intercourse.

That doesn’t mean vaginal thrush is a sexually transmitted infection (STI), however, which it sometimes gets mistaken for. It’s uncommon for thrush to be passed from one person to another,^[2] so your partner will only need to get treatment if they’re experiencing symptoms similar to the ones mentioned above.

There are different ways to manage vaginal thrush, such as creams and pessaries, but Canesten Thrush Oral Capsules give you a single dose treatment that works fast to provide symptom relief.

If you suspect you have vaginal thrush, you should speak to a clinician right away. Left untreated, fungal infections can cause further irritation and might be harder to treat.

How do Canesten Thrush Oral Capsules work?

The active ingredient in Canesten Thrush Oral Capsules is fluconazole. Fluconazole works by destroying the fungus that causes yeast infections. It disrupts fungal membranes, making holes in them so they leak. This helps your body fight the infection, eventually clearing it up.

Doses of between 100-400 mg of Fluconazole are recommended to successfully treat thrush^[2], so a 150mg single-dose capsule should be enough to target the fungus infection and ease your symptoms.

There are instances which might make you more susceptible to getting vaginal thrush. Women often have Candida fungus in their vagina without it causing them problems. If the balance of natural microorganisms in your body gets disrupted and the Candida multiplies, it encourages thrush to develop.

Pregnancy, using antibiotics, having diabetes that isn’t well managed and having a weakened immune system can all contribute towards being affected by fungal infections. It’s also more common in your 20s and 30s ^[3].

Other factors, such as hormonal changes, perfumed soaps, and tight clothing can also interfere with the pH balance of your vagina and encourage yeast growth.

Canesten Thrush Oral Capsules can ease thrush symptoms in as little as two days.

Who are Canesten Thrush Oral Capsules for?

Canesten Oral Capsules are for women looking for quick relief from vaginal thrush symptoms. The capsules work equally as well as a single-dose treatment for men with a fungal infection, although thrush tends to affect men less. Occasionally yeast infections can be spread during sex, but this rarely happens.

What doses of Canesten Thrush Oral Capsules are there?

Canesten Thrush Oral Capsules come in one dose of 150mg. A single capsule should be enough to clear your infection, but if it hasn’t shifted after a week you might be told to take another capsule to fully get rid of it. If you have two infections in the space of 6 months, it’s worth speaking to a clinician about what might be causing your vaginal thrush.

You might be asked to take a swab test to determine if your symptoms are being caused by any other infections, such as bacterial vaginosis. Because diabetics are more prone to developing vaginal thrush, tests for that might also be suggested.

Another test you might be asked to perform is a pH test, which shows the acid levels present in your vagina. It involves using a test strip to determine your pH level, to rule out other infections like bacterial vaginosis or trichomoniasis.

How to take Canesten Thrush Oral Capsules

Canesten Oral Thrush Capsules can be swallowed with or without food, with a glass of water.

Your medication should only need a few days to work effectively, so let a clinician know if your vaginal thrush doesn’t seem to have cleared by then. You should always always take your medication as prescribed, so in the event of taking more Canesten than you should, seek medical attention right away.

Will I only need one Canesten Thrush Oral Capsule?

In most cases, a single dose 150mg fluconazole capsule is enough to treat vaginal thrush. Fluconazole is prescribed differently for other fungal infections of the mouth, throat, and other organs. It’s sometimes used to treat meningitis.^[1]

If your symptoms haven’t cleared after two days, talk to one of our clinicians. It could be that you need another 150mg to clear a stubborn infection. In a trial involving 180 patients with vaginal candidiasis, a single dose of fluconazole was successful in either fully treating or markedly improving 97% of symptoms.^[2]
Reports of side effects were also low, which makes Canesten Thrush Oral Capsules a safe, effective choice for treating your vaginal thrush.

How do I know if my Canesten Thrush Oral Capsule has worked?

During a thrush infection, your symptoms can be persistent and often uncomfortable. Vaginal discharge is often thicker than usual. Another common symptom is a change in the appearance of your vagina — swelling, redness and burning (which are all brought on by thrush) can often cause a rash to appear.

When your Canesten Thrush Oral Capsule begins to break down the fungus and clear your infection, both sets of symptoms should begin to clear within a few days. The redness and swelling of your vagina should calm down, meaning your urges to itch the area will become less frequent. This is a telltale sign that the medication is working. If your symptoms are still bothering you after two days, you could be prescribed a second dose.

Once the infection has cleared, there are things you can try to prevent further fungal infections down the line. Probiotics, a healthy diet, and taking care of your immune system will all benefit you in the long-term and can prevent too much yeast growing in your body.