Canesten® 500 mg Pessary

Be confident you're choosing the right Canesten® Thrush treatment!

Canesten® is the Ireland’s #1 Thrush treatment brand*. Canesten® 500 mg Pessary is an effective single-dose Thrush treatment which works right at the site of infection. This Canesten® 500 mg Pessary is a convenient single dose treatment. Used alongside Canesten® Thrush Cream, it lets you treat both the cause and the external symptoms of Thrush.

* To verify, please contact info.ireland@bayer.com

The treatment is easy to use at home and irritating Thrush symptoms should begin to disappear within 2 days.
Canesten® helps you feel comfortable again so you can get on with your life.

McCabes Pharmacy logo

How do I know it’s thrush?

6 main symptoms:

  • Itching 

  • Swelling 

  • Redness 

  • Unusual discharge 

  • Burning 

  • Soreness 

Thrush doesn’t usually change the pH level and has no odour.

No stress!

It may feel uncomfortable, but there’s no need to be scared. Thrush is not an STI or a serious condition and in most cases, it can be treated easily and effectively. It is also normal and very common – 3 in 4 women suffer from it at least once during their lifetime and it’s not caused by a lack of hygiene.

Trust
Canesten®

Canesten lightening icon

Effective

Works to treat the root of the infection and relieve symptoms.

Canesten thumbs up icon

Reliable

Effectiveness based on decades of science and innovation.

Canesten product formats icon

Convenient

Choose a Canesten® product that suits your needs. Available in various easy-to-use formats.

Choose your thrush treatment

Across the range of Canesten® Thrush products, all treatments work equally well to treat an infection.
We offer effective solutions to suit different lifestyles and preferences. Choose the option that suits you best:

Canesten single pack treatment with capsule icon and Canesten combi pack treatment with capsule and cream icon


Combi Pack contains internal treatment & external cream, useful when external symptoms on your vulva stand in your way. Choose Single Pack (only internal treatment) when no external itching or burning annoys you.

How to use Canesten® 500 mg Pessary?

Wash your hands thoroughly before and after using Canesten®

Canesten vaginal pessary applicator

 

With the help of the applicator, insert the pessary as high as possible into the vagina before going to sleep at night.

A discharge may appear - this is completely normal.

If pregnant or trying for a baby, consult your doctor or midwife before using Canesten®. Medicines can affect the unborn baby. Always read the leaflet.

Try our complete intimate health regime

Packaging design of Canesten Thrush pessary

Treat thrush

Choose the Canesten® product that best suits your lifestyle & needs to get effective thrush treatment to treat its symptoms.

Thrush: what are the risk factors?

Yeast and bacteria are naturally present in your vagina. Thrush occurs when the level of Candida albicans increases. There are times when you're more prone to thrush:

Canesten pregnancy icon

Pregnancy increases the risk of developing thrush for the first time. It recurs most often during the third trimester.

Canesten yeast cells under microscope icon

When you have a weakened immune system.

Canesten menstruation icon

When you're on your period.

Canesten pills in blister pack icon

When taking certain medications such as antibiotics.

Canesten stethoscope icon

With medical conditions such as diabetes or HIV and when undergoing chemotherapy.

How can I prevent thrush?

If you're worried that thrush will come back or you suffer from recurring symptoms, there are a few things you can try:

Canesten underwear icon

Wear cotton underwear.

Canesten tampons and pads icon

Don’t wear perfumed pads or tampons.

Canesten crossed bubble bath icon

Avoid indulging in long, hot bubble baths.

Canesten heart rate icon

Avoid stress and maintain a healthy diet free from high-sugar food.

Canesten no perfume icon

Avoid perfumed products in and around your intimate area.

Canesten toilet paper roll icon

Wipe from front to back after going to the toilet.

Don't let thrush hold you back

Take control of your intimate health.

Active young woman wearing tank top and standing in empowered pose against a sunny backdrop


Don’t miss a thing – let Canesten® help you get back to you and enjoy the good moments in life.

Smiling young woman wearing glasses on her phone happy after Canesten thrush treatment

Can men get thrush?

It’s less common than in women, but men can also suffer from thrush symptoms.

Smiling young couple having great time, happy after Canesten treatment
  • Although it’s not an STI, it can be passed back and forth during sex. A weakened immune system, antibiotics or diabetes may make men more susceptible.
  • Canesten® Cream can provide effective treatment for men with thrush infections.
  • Canesten® Thrush Cream can also be used for treatment of the penis to prevent re-infection.

For over 40 years Canesten® has been helping women around the world

 Understand and treat their intimate conditions, so that they feel comfortable in their skin.

Canesten trusted for over 40 years banner

Frequently asked questions about thrush

    How do I treat Thrush?

    In terms of how to treat Thrush, you can easily and effectively treat Thrush at home with Canesten® treatments available without prescription. We recommend you use a combination treatment to both clear the infection and calm the symptoms such as itching, burning, redness, swelling and soreness.

    Click here to see our full range of products.

    Is there any Canesten® treatment that is more effective?

    Our complete range of Thrush treatment options are all effective at treating your Thrush infection. We offer a range of treatment applications and formats so everyone can find a treatment they’re comfortable with and suits their needs.

    Click here to see our full range to help you choose the treatment that’s best for you.

    What is a combination Thrush treatment?

    Combination treatments are a 2in1 complete treatment for Thrush. All combination treatments include an internal treatment (vaginal pessary) and an external treatment (a tube of cream) and treat both the cause and the symptoms of Thrush for complete relief.

    Can I use Canesten® Thrush treatments if I’m pregnant?

    During pregnancy women often get Thrush because of the hormonal changes going on in the body, especially during the third trimester.

    You can treat Thrush during pregnancy with vaginal Canesten® Thrush treatments that contain clotrimazole. If you are pregnant and think you have a Thrush, talk to your healthcare professional before using any product to treat the infection. Medicines can affect the unborn baby. Always talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine in pregnancy.

    What time of day can I use Canesten® Thrush treatments?

    You can use Canesten® Thrush treatments either day or night. However, vaginal treatments are best applied before you go to bed, as you can expect some leakage with the product use. For best results, lie down as soon as possible after inserting the vaginal products. This will reduce leakage. You may want to use panty liners to protect your clothing during the time you are using Canesten®.

    Can you have sex when you have Thrush?

    It's best to avoid sex until Thrush has cleared up.

    Important to know that clotrimazole cream can damage the latex used in condoms and diaphragms. This can mean your contraception will not work as well as it should. Consequently, you should use alternative precautions after using Canesten® Thrush Cream.

    Canesten® Thrush Cream contains clotrimazole. Always read the label.

    Can you get Thrush from sex?

    Thrush is not a sexually transmitted infection, however if you are having sex with the same person (male or female) you can pass Thrush back and forth, or you can pass it to a new partner. Some women suffer from recurrent attacks of Thrush. To reduce the frequency of these attacks, the sexual partner’s penis can be treated with Canesten® Thrush Cream.  Please note that you should only take a product indicated for candida balanitis when you are suffering from Thrush.    

    In the case that your male partner has Thrush symptoms, he can treat it with Canesten® Thrush External Cream.  

    Canesten® Thrush External Cream contains clotrimazole.

    Can men get Thrush?

    Yes, men can get Thrush too, even though they may not experience any symptoms.

    Men can treat Thrush with Canesten® Cream.

    Discover Canesten® products

    Canespro® Fungal Nail Treatment Set

    Canespro®

    Fungal Nail Treatment Set for Fungal Nail Infections

    LEARN MORE