Are Canesten thrush cream, pessaries and tablets safe to use during pregnancy?

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Are Canesten thrush cream, pessaries and tablets safe to use during pregnancy?
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Which medication to treat yeast infections are deemed OK to take when you're pregnant – and what does the latest research say? Our expert family GP explains

Canesten Thrush external cream and Canesten pessaries that contain the active ingredient Clotrimazole are safe for use in pregnancy – though, if you choose to use a pessary, be aware you'll need to insert them into your vagina carefully. Canesten Oral thrush pills are not recommended for use in pregnancy.Thrush is very common in pregnancy and. although it won't harm your growing baby, it can be very uncomfortable for you.

Scientists are calling for more research to be done to better understand the risks of Fluconazole in pregnancy but, in the meantime, the general view is one of caution. The British National Formulary, run by NICE : E177–E178. doi:

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