Canesten Vaginal Tablet

Canesten Vaginal Tablet

clotrimazole

Manufacturer:

Bayer

Distributor:

Bayer
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Clotrimazole
Indications/Uses
Infections of the genital region (vaginitis) caused by fungi (usually Candida), & superinfections caused by clotrimazole-sensitive bacteria.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult & childn ≥12 yr 100-mg vag tab Insert 1 vag tab as deeply as possible into the vagina each evening before going to bed on 6 successive days. 500-mg vag tab Insert 1 vag tab as deeply as possible into the vagina in the evening before going to bed for 1 day.
Special Precautions
Symptoms that persist for >7 days or return w/in 2 mth. Patient w/ fever (temp of ≥38°C), lower abdominal pain, back pain, foul smelling vag discharge, nausea, vag haemorrhage, &/or associated shoulder pain. Give local treatment w/ external cream in addition to intravag treatment (combination treatment) if labia & adjacent areas are simultaneously infected. Do not perform treatment during menstrual period. Finish treatment before the onset of menstruation. Do not use tampons, intravag douches, spermicides or other vag products while on treatment. Avoid vag intercourse in case of vag infection & while on treatment. Local treatment for sexual partner if symptoms, eg, pruritus, inflammation are present. Avoid contact w/ eyes. Do not swallow. Patient suffering from diabetes. Insert vag tab w/o using an applicator when used in pregnancy. Childn <18 yr.
Adverse Reactions
Anaphylactic reaction, angioedema, hypersensitivity; syncope, hypotension; dyspnea; vag exfoliation, discharge & haemorrhage, vulvovag discomfort, erythema, burning sensation, pruritus & pain; abdominal pain, nausea; application site irritation, edema, pain.
Drug Interactions
Increased plasma levels of oral tacrolimus & sirolimus.
MIMS Class
Preparations for Vaginal Conditions
ATC Classification
G01AF02 - clotrimazole ; Belongs to the class of imidazole derivative antiinfectives. Used in the treatment of gynecological infections.
100 mg:Non-Rx;500 mg:Rx
Presentation/Packing
Form
Canesten Vaginal Tablet vag tab 100 mg
Packing/Price
6's (P111.83/vag tab)
Form
Canesten Vaginal Tablet vag tab 500 mg
Packing/Price
1's (P624/pack)
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