Shop Canesten at Blooms The Chemist
Canesten is one of Australia's most widely used antifungal brands, offering treatments for vaginal thrush, athlete's foot, ringworm, jock itch and other fungal skin conditions. The active ingredient clotrimazole works by stopping the growth of the fungus causing the infection. [Source: Healthdirect Australia]
At Blooms The Chemist, the Canesten thrush range includes internal creams available in one-day, three-day & six-day formats, as well as pessaries available as a single-dose or six-day option. Combined packs include both an internal treatment and an external cream for additional relief of external itching and soreness. An oral antifungal capsule is also available for those who prefer a single-dose treatment taken by mouth.
For skin and body fungal infections, antifungal creams and a once-daily antifungal body cream are available, as well as a combination cream with added anti-inflammatory for itch relief. A topical antifungal solution is also stocked; check the product label for intended use before purchasing.
For related products, explore our anti-fungal treatments and yeast infection treatments ranges.
Which Canesten product is right for you?
- Vaginal thrush - internal cream: Available in one-day, three-day & six-day formats using an applicator. A longer course may be preferred for more persistent symptoms.
- Vaginal thrush - pessary: Single dose and six-day options available. A pessary is a solid tablet inserted into the vagina to dissolve.
- Vaginal thrush - oral capsule: A single capsule taken by mouth. A convenient option for those who prefer not to use an internal product. Not suitable during pregnancy.
- Skin and body antifungal: Canesten antifungal creams are used for athlete's foot, ringworm, jock itch and similar infections. A combination cream with hydrocortisone is also available for additional itch and inflammation relief.
Is Canesten available over the counter?
Many Canesten vaginal thrush treatments, including pessaries, internal creams and oral capsules, are Schedule 3 pharmacist-only medicines and can be purchased without a GP prescription after pharmacist assessment. Other Canesten skin antifungal products may have different scheduling, so check the product label or ask a Blooms The Chemist pharmacist for advice. If this is your first time experiencing thrush symptoms, speaking with a pharmacist or GP is recommended to confirm the diagnosis before starting treatment.