Canesten Anti Fungal Cream Dosage/Direction for Use

If Canesten Anti Fungal Cream has been prescribed by the doctor, the patient must follow any instructions he/she may have been given. If the patient purchased this product without a prescription, the patient must be advised to follow these directions closely.
Before use, pierce the tube seal by inverting the cap over the end of the tube and press.
If the feet are infected, they should be washed and dried thoroughly, especially between the toes, before applying the cream.
Canesten Anti Fungal Cream should be applied thinly and evenly to the affected areas two or three times daily and rubbed in gently.
A strip of cream (¹/₂ cm long) is enough to treat an area of about the size of the hand.
The duration of the treatment depends upon the type of infection. Generally, a minimum of two weeks is required, 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 although signs such as redness and scaling may take longer to disappear. If symptoms persist, the patient must be advised to consult a doctor.
If the patient forgets to use Canesten Anti Fungal Cream: Apply the cream as soon as possible and then continue the rest of the treatment as usual.