The capsule is an effective single dose treatment for vaginal thrush or penile thrush. The cream provides soothing relief from the external itching and soreness caused by the infection in women and men. Canesten Oral & Cream Duo is an effective way to attack a thrush infection in two different ways. The Canesten Oral is an effective single dose treatment for vaginal thrush or penile thrush that targets the infection. The Canesten 2% cream applied to the infected area helps to quickly cool the and relieve external symptoms such as itching and sores that is caused by the infection in women and men.