Canesten Antifungal Cream 20g
Canesten Antifungal Cream 20g
Description
Canesten Antifungal Cream is used to treat fungal skin infections such as:
- Ringworm
- Athlete’s foot
- Fungal nappyrash
- Fungal sweat rash
It is also used to relieve irritation of the vulva (external thrush) or the end of the penis, which may be associated with thrush.
If you are unsure whether you (or your baby if treating nappy rash) have one of these fungal skin infections, seek the advice of your doctor or pharmacist.
Ingredients
The active substance in Canesten Antifungal Cream is clotrimazole 1% w/w. Clotrimazole belongs to a group of medicines called imidazoles and is an antifungal agent which fights the cause of fungal skin infections.
Usage and Instructions
- If the feet are infected, they should be washed anddried thoroughly, especially between the toes, beforeapplying the cream
- Canesten Antifungal Cream should be applied thinlyand evenly to the affected areas two or three timesdaily and rubbed in gently.
- A strip of cream (1/2cm long) is enough to treat an areaof about the size of the hand.
- The duration of the treatment depends upon the typeof infection. Generally a minimum of two weeks isrequired, although up to four weeks may be necessary.
- The symptoms of skin infection, such as itching or soreness,should improve within a few days of treatment althoughsigns such as redness and scaling may take longer todisappear.
- If symptoms persist, consult your doctor.Canesten® Antifungal Cream is for external use only
- Do not put the cream in your mouth or swallow it.If the cream is swallowed accidentally, tell your doctor straightaway or contact the Accident and Emergency Department ofyour nearest hospital.
- If you accidentally get cream in your eyes or mouth, washimmediately with water and contact your doctor.
Warnings
If you or your baby are allergic, a reaction will occur soon after you start using it. If you or your baby experience an allergic reaction, stop using Canesten Antifungal Cream and tell your doctor straight away or contact the Accident and Emergency Department of your nearest hospital
Signs of an allergic reaction may include
- Rash
- Swallowing or breathing problems
- Swelling of your lips, face, throat or tongue.
- Weakness, feeling dizzy or faint
- Nausea
Side Effects
After you apply the cream you might experience the following side effects
- Itching
- Rash
- Blisters
- Burning
- Discomfort
- Swelling
- Irritation
- Redness or peeling of skin.
