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CANESTEN Clotrimazole athlete's foot cream
Active ingredient: Clotrimazole
Areas of application
For the treatment of fungal diseases (mycoses) of the skin and mucous membrane caused by dermatophytes, yeasts, molds and others such as Malassezia furfur, as well as skin infections by Corynebacterium minutissimum. Can also be used for candida vulvitis and candida balanitis.
Note
Contains cetostearyl alcohol. Note leaflet!
For CANESTEN Clotrimazole athlete's foot cream information on risks and side effects, read the package insert and ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Bayer Vital GmbH, 51368 Leverkusen, Germany
Canesten ® Cream - effective against fungal diseases on the skin and feet
The advantages of Canesten ® cream:
for the treatment of skin and athlete's foot
diseases ✔ contains the active ingredient clotrimazole, which penetrates into the affected skin layers
and fights the fungus there thoroughly and effectively
✔ visible success within a short time
✔ alleviates the symptoms and fights the causes
✔ also for Infants and children can treat
fungal infections of the skin or feet with Canesten ® cream
With every second athlete's foot disease, the nails are attacked and with it, nail fungus. But also untreated skin fungus can spread to several parts of the body or be transmitted to other people. Consequences that one likes to do without. It is therefore important to treat fungal infections of the skin or feet as quickly as possible. You can do that with Canesten ® Creme: A product that is effective for various areas of application.
Fungal diseases (mycoses) are possible both on the skin and on the mucous membrane. Different groups of pathogens are able to trigger these fungal skin infections:
• Dermatophytes
• Yeasts
• Molds
Canesten ®Cream helps treat the different types of pathogens on parts of the body such as between the toes or fingers. The Canesten ® cream not only treats the symptoms such as itching, burning, redness, cracked skin and flaking, but also the causes.
You should start therapy as soon as it is discovered to prevent the fungus from spreading or infecting other people. To do this, wash the affected area of the body before use and dry it carefully. Used towels should be washed thoroughly afterwards to prevent the germs from spreading. Now apply a sufficient amount of the cream (half a centimeter of cream for an area the size of the palm of your hand).
Repeat this two to three times a day for a period of at least four weeks (depending on the extent and location of the infestation). Even if symptoms such as itching or reddening usually subside after three days, there are still pathogens in the skin. To avoid a repeated outbreak of the fungal disease, do not stop using it prematurely.
The consequences of overdosing the cream are not known. If you forget an application, continue the treatment as prescribed. If you are looking for an even more comfortable therapy, consider the Canesten ® Extra Cream [link on product page] with the active ingredient bifonazole instead . Due to the long skin retention time of the bifonazole, the Canesten ®Extra cream in contrast to Canesten ® cream (or other creams with the active ingredient clotrimazole) can only be applied once a day and is therefore more convenient to use for skin and athlete's foot.
CANESTEN Clotrimazole athlete's foot cream Please consult a doctor if
• the symptoms do not improve within ten days despite treatment with Canesten ® cream,
• symptoms such as flaking persist after four weeks,
• other areas of the body are itchy or red,
• you have diabetes or circulatory disorders of the feet,
• you are pregnant,
• you are breastfeeding or • you experience
side effects.
The medicine should be kept out of the reach of children. The opened Canesten ® cream has a shelf life of three months. After the expiry date, the cream must no longer be used. Canesten ® Creme is available without a prescription. It is also suitable for infants, children and adolescents.
The active ingredient of CANESTEN Clotrimazole athlete's foot cream
Canesten ® cream contains the active ingredient clotrimazole - an antifungal agent - which penetrates into the affected skin layers and stops the fungal growth there and kills the fungus.
Canesten ® Creme is only available in pharmacies as a 20 gram or 50 gram tube. Canesten ®can be purchased as a spray (drip solution).
Fight your fungal disease effectively with the Canesten ® cream and order right here.
For the treatment of skin and athlete's foot.
CANESTEN Clotrimazole athlete's foot cream Active ingredients
- 10 mg clotrimazole
CANESTEN Clotrimazole athlete's foot cream Auxiliary materials
- Benzyl alcohol
- Octyldodecanol
- Cetostearyl alcohol
- Cetyl palmitate
- Sorbitan stearate
- Polysorbate 60
- Purified water
Canesten® cream is used to treat skin and athlete's foot diseases. A product that is suitable for several areas of application: The active ingredient clotrimazole penetrates into the affected skin layers and fights fungal growth there - in addition to treating the symptoms, the cause is also treated. The application leads to visible success within a short time. The preparation is also suitable for babies and children.
Treating fungal infections of the skin or feet with Canesten® Cream
Every second athlete's foot becomes infected with the nails and thus with nail fungus. But also untreated skin fungus can spread to several parts of the body or be transmitted to other people. Consequences that one likes to do without. It is therefore important to treat fungal infections of the skin or feet as quickly as possible. You can do that with Canesten® Creme: A product that is effective for various areas of application.
Fungal diseases (mycoses) are possible both on the skin and on the mucous membrane. Different groups of pathogens are able to trigger these skin fungal infections:
- Dermatophytes
- Yeasts
- Molds
Canesten® Cream helps in the treatment of different types of pathogens on parts of the body such as between the toes or fingers. The Canesten® cream not only treats the symptoms such as itching, burning, redness, cracked skin and flaking, but also the causes . You should start therapy as soon as it is discovered to prevent the fungus from spreading or infecting other people. To do this, wash the affected area of the body before use and dry it carefully. Used towels should be washed thoroughly afterwards to prevent the germs from spreading. Now apply a sufficient amount of the cream (half a centimeter of cream for an area the size of the palm of your hand).
Repeat this two to three times a day for a period of at least four weeks (depending on the extent and location of the infestation). Even if symptoms such as itching or reddening usually subside after three days, there are still pathogens in the skin. To avoid a repeated outbreak of the fungal disease, do not stop using it prematurely.
The consequences of an overdose of the cream are not known. If you forget an application, continue the treatment as prescribed.
If you are looking for an even more comfortable therapy, consider the Canesten® Extra Cream [link on product page] with the active ingredient bifonazole instead. Due to the long skin retention time of the bifonazole, the Canesten® Extra Cream, in contrast to the Canesten® Cream (or other creams with the active ingredient clotrimazole), only needs to be applied once a day and is therefore more convenient to use for skin and athlete's foot.
CANESTEN Clotrimazole athlete's foot cream Please see a doctor if
- the symptoms do not improve within ten days despite the treatment with the Canesten® cream,
- symptoms such as flaking persist after four weeks,
- other parts of the body are itchy or reddened,
- You have diabetes or circulatory disorders of the feet,
- you are pregnant
- Are you breastfeeding or
- Side effects occur.
The medicine should be kept out of the reach of children. The opened Canesten® cream has a shelf life of three months. After the expiry date, the cream must no longer be used. Canesten® Creme is available without a prescription. It is also suitable for infants, children and adolescents.
The active ingredient of CANESTEN Clotrimazole athlete's foot cream
Canesten® cream contains the active ingredient clotrimazole - an antimycotic agent - which penetrates into the affected skin layers and stops the fungal growth there and kills the fungus.
Canesten® Creme is only available in pharmacies as a 20 gram or 50 gram tube. Canesten® can also be purchased as a spray (drip solution).
Fight your fungal disease effectively with the Canesten® cream and order right here.
CANESTEN Clotrimazole athlete's foot cream Mandatory information:
Canesten® cream and spray
Active ingredient: Clotrimazole
Areas of application: For the treatment of fungal diseases (mycoses) of the skin (with cream also: and mucous membrane) caused by dermatophytes, yeasts, molds and others, such as Malassezia furfur, as well as skin infections by Corynebacterium minutissimum.
Note for cream: Contains cetostearyl alcohol. Please note leaflet.
Note for spray: Contains propylene glycol. Please note leaflet.
For information on risks and side effects, read the package insert and ask your doctor or pharmacist.