Canesten Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Side Effects Drug Interactions Caution For Usage Storage Patient Counseling Information MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

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Clotrimazole

Indications/Uses

Cream For tinea pedis (athlete's foot) & tinea cruris (jock itch) only. Powd Follow-up treatment of fungal infections of the skin & the folds of the skin.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Cream Apply thinly & evenly to the affected area bd-tds & rub in gently. Powd Sprinkle onto the affected skin areas & the surrounding healthy skin & spread it thoroughly once daily or bd.

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Overdosage

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Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Cream Nail or scalp infections.

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Special Precautions

For external use only & should not be put in the mouth or swallowed. Pregnancy & lactation. Cream Do not use for >2 wk. Do not smoke or go near naked flames. Contains cetostearyl alcohol which may cause local skin irritation & benzyl alcohol which may cause allergic reactions & mild local irritation. Not suitable for infant, childn <12 yr, pregnant women, breast-feeding or trying for a baby. Powd Do not use for >4-5 wk.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Cream Itching, rash, blisters, burning, discomfort, swelling, irritation, redness or peeling of skin; nausea; weakness, feeling dizzy or faint; swallowing or breathing problems. Powd Rarely, local mild burning or irritation, rash or itching.

Drug Interactions

Powd Temporarily reduced effectivity & safety of latex products (eg, condoms & diaphragms); vaginal spermicides. Reduced efficacy of other anti-fungal agents (eg, amphotericin & other polyene antibiotics eg, nystatin & natamycin).

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Caution For Usage

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Topical Antifungals & Antiparasites

ATC Classification

D01AC01 - clotrimazole ; Belongs to the class of imidazole and triazole derivatives. Used in the topical treatment of fungal infection.

Regulatory Classification

Cream: P₂; Powd: P₁

Patient Counseling Information

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Presentation/Packing

Form

Canesten cream 1%

Packing/Price

20 g x 1's

Form

Canesten topical powd 1%

Packing/Price

30 g x 1's

Canesten

clotrimazole

Manufacturer:

Bayer

Distributor:

Zuellig