Canesten Cream 1% Clotrimazole 50g

Canesten Cream is used to treat fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete’s foot, fungal nappy rash and fungal sweat rash. It is also used to relieve irritation of the vulva (external thrush) or the end of the penis, which may be associated with thrush.

The active substance in Canesten Cream is clotrimazole. Clotrimazole belongs to a group of medicines called imidazoles and is an antifungal agent which fights the cause of fungal skin infections.

Do not use Canesten Cream If you (or your baby if treating nappy rash) are allergic (hypersensitive) to clotrimazole or any of the other ingredients of Canesten Cream.

Directions for use:

Canesten Cream should be applied thinly and evenly to the affected areas two or three times daily and rubbed in gently.

As with all medicines, please ensure you read the patient information leaflet before taking this item.