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Clotrimazole 500mg Vaginal Tablet
SKU :
GCLO500P
Clotrimazole 500mg Vaginal Tablet is a single course of treatment for vaginal thrush for adults aged 16 to 60 years to be inserted directly into the vagina at the site of infection.
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SKU
GCLO500P
£15.75
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Description
Clotrimazole 500mg Vaginal Tablet
Clotrimazole 500mg Vaginal Tablet is a single course of treatment for vaginal thrush for adults aged 16 to 60 years to be inserted directly into the vagina at the site of infection. The active substance clotrimazole belongs to a group of medicines called imidazoles, which are used to treat fungal infections.
Clotrimazole 500mg Vaginal Tablet should only be used if you have been previously diagnosed by your doctor as having vaginal thrush.
The pack contains 1 vaginal tablet with a disposable applicator.
Directions
Clotrimazole 500mg Vaginal Tablet is for use in the vagina only.
If Clotrimazole 500mg Vaginal Tablet has been prescribed for you by your doctor, follow any instructions they may have given you. If you purchased this product without a prescription, follow these directions closely:
The applicator should be used to insert the tablet as high as possible into the vagina, preferably before going to sleep at night for convenient and comfortable treatment.
Wash your hands before removing the foil from the blister pack and again afterwards when you have used the applicator.
- Remove the applicator from the packaging. Pull out the plunger until it stops Remove the tablet from the blister pack and place firmly into the applicator.
- To fit the tablet into the applicator, the holder of the applicator needs to be squeezed lightly at both sides. The tablet fits tightly into the applicator and needs to be squeezed into the holder to about 1cm.
- Carefully insert the applicator into the vagina as deeply as is comfortable. This is easiest done when lying on your back with your legs slightly bent. Holding the applicator in place, slowly press the plunger until it stops so that the tablet is deposited into the vagina.
- Remove the applicator. Dispose of the applicator in a safe place, out of the reach of children. The applicator cannot be flushed down the toilet.
Since the tablet dissolves in the vagina, it may be helpful to wear a panty liner because it is quite common to notice a white chalky residue after using the tablet. This does not mean that the treatment has not worked. However, if you notice pieces of undissolved tablet, speak to your doctor or a pharmacist, as the treatment may not have worked properly.
The symptoms of thrush should disappear within three days of treatment. If no improvement is seen after seven days, you must tell your doctor. If the infection returns after seven days you may use one further treatment, but if you have more than
two infections within six months you should see your doctor.
Ingredients
- Active Ingredient: Clotrimazole 500mg.
Other Ingredients: Dependent on brand.
Cautions
- This product may reduce the effectiveness of rubber contraceptives, such as condoms or diaphragms. Consequently, you should use alternative precautions for at least five days after using this product.
- Do not use tampons, intravaginal douches, spermicides or other vaginal products while using this product.
- Avoid vaginal intercourse while you have thrush and during use of this product because your partner could become infected.
- Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription. This includes herbal medicines.
- Inform your doctor if you are taking tacrolimus or sirolimus (used to reduce the immune response to prevent rejection after an organ transplant).
- If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or trying for a baby, tell your doctor or midwife before using Clotrimazole 500mg Vaginal Tablets. If you have informed your doctor or midwife already, follow his/her instructions carefully.
- To treat internal thrush, your doctor may recommend that you use the tablet without the help of an applicator.
Do not use Clotrimazole 500mg Vaginal Tablet:
- If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to clotrimazole or any of the other ingredients of Clotrimazole 500mg Vaginal Tablet.
- During your period as it may be less effective.
Before using Clotrimazole 500mg Vaginal Tablet, you should see your doctor if:
- You are unsure whether you have thrush, or this is the first time you have had these symptoms.
- You have had more than two infections of thrush in the last six months.
- You or your partner have ever had a sexually transmitted disease.
- You are aged under 16 or over 60.
- You have ever had an allergic reaction to Clotrimazole 500mg Vaginal Tablet or any other vaginal antifungal products.
- You have any of the following symptoms:
- Irregular vaginal bleeding.
- Abnormal vaginal bleeding or a blood-stained discharge.
- Ulcers, blisters or sores of the vagina or vulva.
- Lower abdominal pain.
- Pain or difficulty in passing urine.
- Fever or chills.
- Feeling sick or vomiting.
- Diarrhoea.
- A foul-smelling discharge from the vagina.
This is because Clotrimazole 500mg Vaginal Tablet may not be the right treatment for you.