Canesten® Combi Soft Vaginal Capsule & Cream

Canesten® Combi Soft Vaginal Capsule & Cream

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

Canesten® is the Ireland’s #1 selling thrush treatment brand*. Canesten® Thrush Combi is a complete, effective 2-step treatment. Unlike some other products, Canesten® Thrush Combi treats both the cause and the symptoms of thrush. This combi treatment includes a soft vaginal capsule to clear the infection and a double-strength external cream to calm the six main symptoms of itching, burning, unusual discharge, swelling, redness and soreness for complete treatment of thrush.

*Based on sales data. To verify, please contact consumerhealthuk@bayer.com

compared to Canesten® 1% cream

The treatment is easy to use at home and irritating thrush symptoms should begin to calm after first application.
Canesten® helps you feel comfortable again so you can get on with your life.

How do I know it’s thrush?

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Canesten®

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Complete

Works to treat the root of the infection and relieve symptoms

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Reliable

Effectiveness based on decades of science and innovation

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Convenient

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

Choose your 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:


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® Thrush Combi Soft Gel Pessary & External Cream?

Wash your hands thoroughly before and after using Canesten®

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:

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

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When you have a weakened immune system

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When you're on your period

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When taking certain medications such as antibiotics

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

Thrush: how can I prevent it?

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

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Wear cotton underwear and change regularly, especially after exercise

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Change your tampons or pads frequently

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Avoid indulging in very hot bubble baths

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

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Avoid perfumed products in and around your intimate area

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Wipe from front to back after going to the toilet

Don't let thrush hold you back

Take control of thrush symptoms.

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Don’t miss a thing – let Canesten® help you enjoy all the quality time life brings.

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Can men get thrush?

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

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  • 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.

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

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

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Frequently asked questions 
about thrush