Canesten Cream 1% 10Gm

Description

Canesten Cream Specification 

Requires Prescription (YES/NO) 

Yes 

Generics 

Clotrimazole 

Used For 

Fungal Infection 

How it works 

Clotrimazole belongs to a group of medicines called imidazoles and is an antifungal agent which fights the cause of fungal skin infections. 

Canesten Cream Usage And Safety 

Dosage 

Clotrimazole 

Side Effects 

• Rash. • Swallowing or breathing problems. • Swelling of your lips, face, throat or tongue. • Weakness, feeling dizzy or faint. • Nausea. After you apply the cream you might experience: • Itching, rash, blisters, burning, discomfort, swelling, irritation, redness or peeling of skin.

Drug Interactions 

Oral tacrolimus , sirolimus. 

Indication 

It is used to treat fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete’s foot, fungal nappy rash and fungal sweat rash. 

When not to Use 

Do not use• If you (or your baby if treating nappy rash) are allergic (hypersensitive) to clotrimazole or any of the other ingredients, including cetostearyl alcohol. 

Canesten Cream Precautions 

Precaution 

Although the infected area will itch, try not to scratch. Scratching will damage the surface of the skin and cause the infection to spread further. 

Canesten Cream Warnings 

Warning 1 

If you accidentally get cream/lotion in your eyes or mouth, wash immediately with water and contact your doctor. 

Warning 2 

Do not share towels, bath mats, etc. with other people as you could spread the infection to them . 

Warning 3 

This product contains cetostearyl alcohol which may cause local skin irritation (e.g. rash, itching or redness). 

Canesten Cream Additional Information 

Pregnancy category 

Always consult your physician before using any medicine. 

Storage (YES/NO) 

Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.