Active ingredient: clotrimazole 1% w/w.
Excipients/Inactive Ingredients: Sorbitan monostearate, polysorbate 60, cetyl palmitate, cetostearyl alcohol, octyldodecanol, benzyl alcohol & purified water.
Broad-Spectrum Antimycotic with Fungicidal action for local application only.
The active substance in Canesten Clotrimazole Cream 1% w/w is clotrimazole. Clotrimazole belongs to a group of medicines called imidazoles. The primary mechanism of action of clotrimazole is against the division and growing of fungi. Clotrimazole alters the permeability of the fungal cell wall and inhibits the activity of enzymes within the cell. It specifically inhibits the biosynthesis of ergosterol required for cell membrane production.
Canesten Clotrimazole Cream 1% w/w is used to treat fungal skin infections such as athlete's foot, white spots, ringworm, fungal infection of the tissues adjacent to the nails, fungal infection of the skin folds & erythrasma (skin redness/irritation).
How much to use: 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 Clotrimazole Cream 1% w/w should be applied thinly and evenly to the affected areas two or three times daily and rubbed in gently. A strip of cream (½ cm long) is enough to treat an area of about the size of the hand. 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, consult a doctor. Patients should notify their physician if there is no improvement after 4 weeks of treatment.
When to use it: It can be applied anytime of the day.
How long to use it: To ensure complete healing depending on the indication the treatment should be continued according to the indications as specified as follows even if symptoms disappear.
Treatment duration: Athlete's foot, ringworm, fungal infection of the tissues adjacent to the nails, fungal infection of the skin folds: 3-4 weeks or as directed by physicians.
Erythrasma (skin redness/irritation): 2-4 weeks or as directed by physicians.
White spots: 1-3 weeks or as directed by physicians.
If the patient forgot to use it: Apply the cream as soon as possible and then continue the rest of the treatment as usual.
No reports are available on cases of overdose with Canesten Clotrimazole Cream 1% w/w. There is no specific antidote. Topical clotrimazole is intended for cutaneous use only. In the case of cutaneous overdose patients should be managed by symptomatic care; patients should wash off the product with water and cleanser, discontinue use, and see a physician so appropriate therapy can be implemented as needed. In the case of ingestion of an overdose, patients should see a physician and be managed by symptomatic and supportive care.
If the patient is allergic (hypersensitive) to clotrimazole or any of the other ingredients, including cetostearyl alcohol.
Things the patient must do: The patient can help the treatment to work if they follow theses simple self-help tips: Keep the affected skin areas clean.
Pay particular attention to drying the skin, but avoid excessive rubbing.
Do not share towels, bath mats, etc. with other people as it could spread the infection to them.
The patient should always wash their hands after treating the infection to prevent it from spreading.
If the patient has athlete's foot: Remember to dry the skin between the toes thoroughly.
Wash the socks, stockings and tights thoroughly in hot water to remove any shed skin or fungal spores.
Change the footwear daily if possible.
Things the patient must not do: Canesten Clotrimazole Cream 1% w/w is for external use only: Do not put the cream in the mouth or swallow it.
Although the infected area will itch, try not to scratch.
Scratching will damage the surface of the skin and cause the infection to spread further.
Things to be careful of: This product contains cetostearyl alcohol which may cause local skin irritation (e.g. rash, itching or redness).
If the patient is pregnant, breast-feeding or trying for a baby, tell the doctor or midwife before using Canesten Clotrimazole Cream 1% w/w.
If the patient has informed the doctor or midwife already, follow the instructions carefully. As a precautionary measure, it is preferable to avoid the use of clotrimazole during the first trimester of pregnancy. Breast-feeding should be discontinued during treatment with clotrimazole.
Like all medicines, Canesten Clotrimazole Cream 1% w/w can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. As with all medicines, some people may be allergic to cream. If the patient is allergic, a reaction will occur after using it.
If the patient experienced an allergic reaction, stop using Canesten Clotrimazole Cream 1% w/w.
Signs of allergic reaction may include: Rash; Swallowing or breathing problems; Swelling of the lips, face, throat or tongue; Weakness, feeling dizzy or faint; Nausea; Discomfort/pain.
After applying the cream the patient might experience: Itching, rash, blisters, burning, discomfort, swelling, irritation or peeling of skin.
If the patient experienced any of the previously mentioned effects or react badly to the cream in any other way not listed, tell the doctor or pharmacist immediately.
The patient may report any side effects or adverse drug reactions directly to the National Centre for Adverse Drug Reaction Monitoring by visiting the website npra.gov.my [Consumers → Reporting Side Effects to Medicines (ConSERF) or Vaccines (AEFI)].
Disposal: Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask the pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.
D01AC01 - clotrimazole ; Belongs to the class of imidazole and triazole derivatives. Used in the topical treatment of fungal infection.
Canesten Clotrimazole Cream 1% w/w
10 g x 1's;20 g x 1's;5 g x 1's
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