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Canesten Cream contains clotrimazole, an antifungal medication used to treat fungal skin infections such as athlete’s foot, ringworm, fungal nappy rash, and fungal sweat rash. Furthermore, it helps to alleviate the symptoms of thrush. Canesten Cream damages the fungal cell membrane and causes the components to leak out, thus killing the fungus and curing the infection.
Canesten Cream is an antifungal medication belonging to the imidazole class, primarily used to treat various fungal skin infections such as athlete’s foot, ringworm, fungal nappy rash, fungal sweat rash, and thrush. It is effective in treating mycosis, a skin infection caused by fungus.
- Clotrimazole: This active ingredient works by destroying the fungus responsible for the infection. Clotrimazole damages the fungal cell membrane, causing its components to leak out, thus killing the fungus and curing the infection.
Uses:
- Athlete’s foot
- Ringworm
- Fungal nappy rash
- Fungal sweat rash
- Thrush
Common side effects include:
- Itching
- Redness
- Dryness
- Burning sensation
- Stinging sensation
Most side effects are mild and tend to resolve over time without medical intervention. However, if any side effects worsen or persist, consult your doctor.
- Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before using Canesten Cream.
- Avoid using other topical medications simultaneously with Canesten Cream unless recommended by a doctor.
- Keep your doctor informed about your overall health condition and any other medicines you are taking to avoid potential side effects.