Canesten Anti Fungal Cream Special Precautions

Important information about some of the ingredients: This product contains cetostearyl alcohol which may cause local skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis). The medicine also contains 20mg benzyl alcohol in each gram of cream. Benzyl alcohol may cause allergic reactions and mild local irritation.
Special precautions: As with other creams, Canesten Anti Fungal Cream may reduce the effectiveness of rubber contraceptives, such as condoms or diaphragms. Consequently, if the patient is using this cream on the vulva or penis, the patient must be advised to use alternative precautions for at least five days after using this product.
Canesten Anti Fungal Cream is for external use only: Do not put the cream in the mouth or swallow it.
If the cream is swallowed accidentally, the patient must be advised to inform the doctor straight away or contact the Accident and Emergency Department of the nearest hospital.
If the patient accidentally gets cream in the eyes or mouth, the patient must be advised to wash immediately with water and contact the doctor.