Canesten Clotrimazole Cream 1% 20g

Canesten Clotrimazole Cream 1% 20g 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.

Usage And Safety
Dosage
Adults & Children : Apply sparingly two or three times daily until two wk after apparent cure OR As directed by your physician.

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.