• Gine-Canestén 100 mg, 6 Comprimidos Vaginales
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Gine-Canesten 100 mg, 6 Vaginal Tablets

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Vaginal tablets for the treatment of uncomplicated vulvovaginal candidiasis.

Contains 6 tablets.

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Gine-Canestén 100 mg, 6 Comprimidos Vaginales
Gine-Canesten 100 mg, 6 Vaginal Tablets
Regular price €11,10
Sale price €11,10 Regular price €11,44
You are saving: -€0,34

What are Gine-Canesten 100 mg vaginal tablets and what are they used for?

It is a medicine for the external vaginal area formulated with clotrimazole, an antifungal active ingredient that acts against fungal infections. More specifically, it treats vulvovaginal candidiasis, a type of infection caused by a fungus commonly called Candida, by relieving the symptoms.

Common symptoms of candidiasis include itching, increased vaginal discharge, pain and redness of the vaginal and vulvar area, as well as a burning sensation when urinating and burning.

Comes in a pack of 6 vaginal tablets.

Who it is for

Intended for use in women and adolescents over 12 years of age who suffer from vulvovaginal candidiasis.

Instructions for use

The tablets of this medicine are taken vaginally.

One vaginal tablet daily, preferably in the evening before going to bed, is usually sufficient for 6 consecutive days.

Vaginal tablets require adequate moisture conditions in the vagina for optimal dissolution of the medicine. If the vaginal tablet does not dissolve properly after administration, consult your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the possibility of alternative treatments.

Contraindications

Do not use Gine-Canesten tablets:

  • In children under 12 years of age.

  • In case of allergy or hypersensitivity to clotrimazole, imidazoles or any of the other ingredients included in this medicine.

Side effects

Gine-Canestén cVaginal tablets may cause side effects, as with other medicines, but this does not mean that all people will suffer from them. Specifically, the following have been observed:

  • Irritation of the genital area, itching, rash, scaling, burning.

  • Edema, erythema, pelvic pain, vaginal discomfort, vaginal bleeding.

  • Abdominal pain.

  • Allergic reactions such as urticaria, hypotension, difficulty breathing or syncope.

Composition

The active substance in Gine-Canesten tablets is clotrimazole. Each vaginal tablet contains 100 mg clotrimazole. The other excipients: lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose (E460i), lactic acid (E270), calcium lactate pentahydrate, maize starch, hypromellose, colloidal anhydrous silica, crospovidone (E1202), magnesium stearate.

Pharmaceutical Opinion

This is an antifungal medicine used for the treatment of uncomplicated vulvaginal candidiasis that relieves typical symptoms such as itching, excessive discharge or itching during urination.

To use, it is recommended that you lie on your back with your legs slightly bent. Then insert the tablet deeply using the cannula provided. The best time to do this is at night, in order to ensure that the medicine remains active for as long as possible.

Read the package leaflet included with this medicine carefully. If you have any questions, you can consult our team of expert pharmacists.

What is the price of Gine-Canesten vaginal tablets?

The prices of non-prescription drugs are set by law. In our online pharmacy you can buy Gine-Canesten vaginal tablets 100 mg at a discount of 10%, which is the maximum legally allowed.