Canesten Cream contains clotrimazole, an antifungal medication used to treat fungal and yeast infections of the skin. It works by destroying the cell membranes of fungi, helping to clear infections and relieve symptoms such as itching, redness, and irritation. It can be used for thrush (external symptoms), athlete’s foot, ringworm, jock itch, and fungal nappy rash.
Canesten Cream
Price range: £5.99 through £9.99
Canesten Cream contains clotrimazole, an antifungal medication used to treat fungal and yeast infections of the skin. It works by destroying the cell membranes of fungi, helping to clear infections and relieve symptoms such as itching, redness, and irritation. It can be used for thrush (external symptoms), athlete’s foot, ringworm, jock itch, and fungal nappy rash.
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Directions
- Clean and dry the affected area before application.
- Apply a thin layer of cream 2–3 times daily to the infected area and surrounding skin.
- Continue treatment for at least 2 weeks (or 1 week after symptoms clear) to prevent reinfection.
- For athlete’s foot, continue for at least 4 weeks.
- Wash hands before and after use.
Ingredients
- Active ingredient: Clotrimazole 1% w/w.
- Excipients: Benzyl alcohol, polysorbate 60, cetostearyl alcohol, sorbitan stearate, purified water (varies by formulation).
Warnings
- For external use only. Do not swallow.
- Avoid contact with the eyes, mouth, and mucous membranes.
- Not suitable if allergic to clotrimazole or other antifungal medicines.
- Consult a doctor if symptoms worsen, persist after 7 days, or if using for vaginal thrush for the first time.
- Safe to use in pregnancy and breastfeeding, but check with a doctor before use.
Possible Side Effects
- Common: Mild burning, stinging, itching, redness after application (temporary).
- Uncommon: Skin rash, irritation, blistering, peeling.
- Rare but serious: Allergic reaction (swelling, difficulty breathing). Seek medical help immediately.
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