Canesten Hydrocortisone Cream helps to treat, soothe and prevent the further discomfort of sweat rash rather than just masking the irritation. It can be applied directly to the inflamed areas to help relieve the symptoms of sweat rash or fungal infection.

Each gram of cream contains 10mg Clotrimazole and 11.2mg Hydrocortisone Acetate (equivalent to 10mg Hydrocortisone)

Adults, elderly and children aged 10 years and over

Canesten Hydrocortisone should be thinly and evenly applied to the affected area twice daily and rubbed in gently. The maximum period of treatment is seven days.

A total daily dose of 10 mg cream per kg body weight should not be exceeded. For an adult weighing 50 kg the maximum daily dose is 500 mg cream which equals approximately 2 cm of cream to be divided into 2 applications per day.

Treatment duration:

If the acute symptoms have subsided after about 7 days but treatment is still required, this may be carried out with the corticoid-free preparation intended for this purpose.

Canesten hydrocortisone cream is for external use only. It should be applied thinly and evenly to the affected area(s).

Do not apply to broken skin. The cream should not be used to treat large areas of skin.

Avoid getting the cream in the eyes, mouth or nose. Wash your hands after applying it.

The treated area(s) of skin should not be covered with airtight dressings, as this will increase the absorption of hydrocortisone into the body, which could increase the risk of local side effects such as skin thinning (see below). You should only use airtight dressings over the affected area if instructed to by your doctor.

The cream should not be used to treat anal or genital areas unless prescribed by a doctor.

Do not use for more than seven days. If symptoms persist for more than 7 days, see your doctor.

May cause irritation in area of use, for example burning, stinging, itching, redness, rash, blistering or peeling.

Stop using the cream and consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have a severe reaction to it.