Is a canesten pessary behind the counter at Tesco

[Ohmycron]

Or can I buy before the pharmacy opens at 8?

It's a P med so over the counter only x

Oh boo. Thank you though.

In Boots they have some on the shelves and some behind the counter.

I need to be at work before 8 when the pharmacy opens. Hoped I could swoosh into Tesco

Amazon prime have them. I got one on same day a couple of weeks ago.

I have got them from the bigger Tesco (extra) from the shelf before.

It was on the shelf in sainsburys last week, so presume tesco will be the same?

I thought it was only the oral one behind the counter? I'm sure I've bought the pessary in my online shop before

Our local Tesco pharmacy now opens at 6.30 am, check your store opening times.

Yes. It’s 8 😀

Turns out the pharmacist was late so I’ve gone for the pessary, I think it’s the same as the pill so I’m not quite sure why the pill is behind the counter and the pessary isn’t

They have it on the shelf at my Tescos.

@Ohmycron

Turns out the pharmacist was late so I’ve gone for the pessary, I think it’s the same as the pill so I’m not quite sure why the pill is behind the counter and the pessary isn’t

Do you mean Fluconazole pill? It’s a different drug to the pessary and interacts with more medications so they have to be careful who they give it to. (I suffer with recurrent thrush due to autoimmune issues and see a specialist for it).

@Ohmycron

Turns out the pharmacist was late so I’ve gone for the pessary, I think it’s the same as the pill so I’m not quite sure why the pill is behind the counter and the pessary isn’t

The pill can cause miscarriage so they'd probably want to ask you whether you're pregnant whereas the pessary doesn't. Not sure if this is the reason but it might be.

Thanks @Bagelsandbrie

And @Kinsters

Grim question alert. Look away if squeamish. I used it- all great. But today I had a white thing or two in my pants. Does the whole pill dissolve or does it just come out

@Ohmycron

Grim question alert. Look away if squeamish. I used it- all great. But today I had a white thing or two in my pants. Does the whole pill dissolve or does it just come out

Can be either / or. Sometimes it will dissolve completely and other times you’ll get a residue. I’ve even had the whole thing come out the next day nearly whole before ….! If that happens you’ll need to get the internal cream pre filled applicator instead. I get that now and prefer that. I do have sjorgens syndrome though (autoimmune condition where my eyes and vagina are super dry)!

This -

Canesten Thrush Combi Internal & External Creams for Thrush Treatment | Clotrimazole | Two-Step Complete Relief Thrush Treatment www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0038HPIRM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_KMVH1118XKDV4NYT9JH4?psc=1&_encoding=UTF8&tag=mumsnetforu03-21

Thanks pal

this was three years ago - I am over it now