Canesten Gyn 1 Day Therapy Patient Counseling Information

How To Use It: If product has been prescribed for you by your doctor, follow any instructions he/she may have given you.
If you purchased this product without a prescription, follow these directions closely: The applicator should be used to insert the vaginal tablet as deep as possible into the vagina, preferably before going to sleep.
Wash your hands before removing the vaginal tablet and the applicator from the pack and again afterwards when you have used the applicator.
1. Remove the applicator from its packaging and pull out the plunger and red lock from the body.
2. Place the vaginal tablet into the open end of the body with the curved edge of the vaginal tablet facing down. Push the Plunger and Lock into the body until you feel a click.
3. Once you have felt the click, remove the Lock from the Plunger and then carefully insert the applicator into the vagina up to the patterned grip zone.
4. Hold the applicator body at the patterned grip zone and carefully push the plunger all the way until it stops to dispense the vaginal tablet. Insertion is best achieved when lying back with the legs slightly drawn up.
5. After use, disassemble all the components for cleaning and wash thoroughly in warm (not boiling) soapy water, rinse for 30 seconds and wipe the parts carefully. Store it in a clean and safe place.
For re-use, ensure the red lock is replaced on the plunger and repeat the process from Step 2.
After the final use, dispose of the applicator in a safe place, out of the reach of children.
The applicator cannot be flushed down the toilet.
Since the vaginal tablet need moisture in the vagina to dissolve completely, it may be helpful to wear a panty liner because it is quite common to notice a white chalky residue after using it. This does not mean that the treatment has not worked. However, if you notice pieces of undissolved vaginal 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 or if symptoms return within 2 months you must tell your doctor.
A combination treatment is recommended (i.e vaginal cream and vaginal tablet) if the labia and adjacent areas are simultaneously infected.
The sexual partner should also undergo local treatment using an external cream if symptoms, e.g. pruritus, inflammation, etc. are present.
Treatment during the menstrual period should not be performed.
The treatment should be finished before the onset of menstruation.
Do not use tampons, intravaginal douches, spermicides or other vaginal products while using this product.
Avoidance of vaginal intercourse is recommended in case of vaginal infection and while using this product because the partner could become infected and the effectiveness and safety of latex products such as condoms and diaphragms may be reduced.
During pregnancy, the vaginal tablets should be used and inserted without using an applicator. Intended for use by adults.