Description
FEMCARE (Clotrimazole 100 mg Vaginal Tablets): yeast infection treatment
Femcare contains clotrimazole 100 mg, an antifungal medicine. It treats vaginal yeast infections (thrush) by killing the yeast that causes them.
Only use it if
You have had a vaginal yeast infection diagnosed by a doctor before, and you recognise the same symptoms now: itching, burning, and thick white discharge.
How to use it
- Insert 1 tablet into the vagina at bedtime for 7 nights in a row, even if symptoms improve sooner.
- Wash your hands before and after use.
- Use it even during your period.
- For women and girls 12 years and over. Under 12, ask a doctor.
See a doctor instead if you have
- Never had a yeast infection diagnosed before
- Fever over 100°F (38°C)
- Pain in the lower abdomen, back or shoulder
- A foul-smelling discharge
- Yeast infections that come back often (within 2 months), or more than 3 in 6 months
- Diabetes, HIV, or another condition that weakens your immune system
- A pregnancy, or think you may be pregnant
While using it
- Don’t use tampons, douches, spermicides or other vaginal products.
- It may damage latex condoms and diaphragms and make them less effective at preventing pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections.
- Avoid sex during treatment.
Stop using it and ask a doctor if
- Symptoms don’t get better within 3 days
- Symptoms last more than 7 days
- You get a rash, hives, abdominal pain, fever, chills, nausea, vomiting or foul-smelling discharge
Product details
- Active ingredient: Clotrimazole 100 mg
- Form: Vaginal tablets
- Course: 7 days
Frequently asked questions
How long does Femcare take to work?
Symptoms often improve within 3 days. Finish the full 7-night course even if you feel better sooner.
Can I use it during my period?
Yes, you can keep using it during your period. Don’t use tampons during treatment.
Can I use Femcare if I’m pregnant?
Talk to a doctor first. Yeast infections in pregnancy should be checked by a healthcare professional.
Related guide
Read our guide: Vaginal yeast infection: symptoms, treatment and when it’s something else
Important
This page is for general information only and isn’t a substitute for advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always read the label and leaflet that come with the product. Don’t start, stop or change a medicine without talking to a qualified healthcare professional.
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