Canesten Cream | Clotrimazole

Canesten Cream | Clotrimazole

Canesten

Clotrimazole 0.2g

Company Name

Memphis/Bayer - Egypt

Therapeutic Group

TOPICAL DERMAT ANTIFUNGAL

Pharmaceutical form

Cream

Package

Tubes each containing 20 g.

Clotrimazole Indications

The confirmed indications of Canesten include: 1. All dermatomycoses due to dermatophytes (e.g. Trichophyton species( 2. All dermatomycoses due to yeasts (Candida species( 3. Dermatomycoses due to moulds and other fungi. 4. Skin diseases showing superinfections with these fungi. To the dermatomycoses listed under 1-4 belong for example:
Interdigital mycoses (e.g.athletes foot),Paronychias (associated with nail mycosis) mycosis in skin folds, candida vulvitits, candida balanitis , pityriasis versicolor & erythrasma


Warning & Precautions
NA



Product Type
Human

Clotrimazole Dosage

-Canesten is thinly applied 2-3 times daily to the diseased sites and rubbed in. -On account of the excellent efficacy, a small amount is usually sufficient for an area about the size of the palm. -For the treatment to become a full success, reliable and sufficiently long application of Canesten is important. The duration of treatment varies; it depends among other factors on the extent and localisation of the disease. It is usually in Dermatomycoses 3 - 4 weeks, Candida vulvitis and candida balanitis 1-2 weeks, Erythrasma and pityriasis versicolor approx, 3 weeks. -To prevent relapses, in fungal infection of the feet, treatment should be continued for about 2 weeks beyond the disappearance of all signs of disease. - After washing, the feet should be thoroughly dried (spaces between the toes) -Canesten is odourless, can be washed off and does not stain.

Adverse Reactions
When applied topically, Canesten is perfectly tolerated. With external application no systemic effects are to be expected

Contra Indications
NA

Drug Interactions
NA

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