{"product_id":"canesten-1-clotrimazole-cream-20g","title":"Canesten 1% Clotrimazole Cream – 20g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCanesten Cream\u003c\/strong\u003e is used to treat fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete's foot, fungal nappy rash, and fungal sweat rash. It is also used to relieve irritation of the vulva (external thrush) or the end of the penis, which may be associated with thrush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are unsure whether you (or your baby if treating nappy rash) have one of these fungal skin infections, seek the advice of your doctor or pharmacist. The active substance in Canesten Cream is clotrimazole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClotrimazole belongs to a group of medicines called imidazoles and is an antifungal agent which fights the cause of fungal skin infections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is thrush?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrush is an infection caused by a type of yeast called Candida. This yeast normally lives in your body quite happily without doing you any harm. But when the natural pH balance of your vagina is upset - which can easily happen - Candida can multiply. And that's when you may start to itch and develop thrush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho gets thrush?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't worry or be embarrassed about having thrush, as thrush is much more common than you might think - 3 out of 4 women have it at some point in their lives, especially if they are under the age of 20 or pregnant, and it is commonly suffered around the time of a period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMen are not immune. They can get thrush too, though only a few develop the rash and itchiness. Most male sufferers act as carriers, without actually having the symptoms. To help prevent re-infection, make sure your partner uses Canesten Thrush Cream as well as you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the infection occur?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNormally, there is a delicate balance between bacteria and yeasts that live naturally within the vagina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, this balance is easily upset by any of the following factors which could allow the yeasts to overgrow, leading to thrush infection:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIntake of medicines such as antibiotics\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTrauma of sexual activity or tampons\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eStress\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePerfumed soap, shower gels and bubble baths\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMenstruation\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWearing tight clothing\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePregnancy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the symptoms of thrush?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main symptom - and by far the most irritating - is the itching. You may also feel a burning soreness and this can be accompanied by a whitish odourless discharge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough very uncomfortable, these symptoms can be sorted out quickly and easily, by treating at the site of infection as well as soothing the irritation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost women seek help for relief of external itching. However, it is important that the infection is treated internally as well as externally, to prevent symptoms from returning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurther information can be found by clicking the following link:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.canesten.co.uk\/en\/female\/symptoms\/thrush\/symptoms\/\"\u003eCanesten Thrush Symptoms\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canesten","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54993840636241,"sku":"WDM-0332","price":3.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1081\/4865\/4417\/files\/Canesten_1_Clotrimazole_Cream_20g_1_3b891023-f231-4365-ae18-246d1945c104.webp?v=1789734147","url":"https:\/\/switchpharmacy.co.uk\/products\/canesten-1-clotrimazole-cream-20g","provider":"Switch Pharmacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}