Canesten Cream 10g

Price of Canesten Cream 10g

The price of Canesten Cream 10g in Pakistan is Rs. 110

Canesten Cream Uses

Canesten cream is used to treat a wide range of fungal skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, nappy rash, etc. It contains Clotrimazole, an antifungal agent belonging to the class of drugs called imidazoles. It works by preventing the growth of fungus and combats the cause of the fungal infection. Canesten cream is also effective in relieving the symptoms that accompany most skin infections such as itching, irritation, swelling, etc.

How to use Canesten Cream 10g?

• Wash your hands
• Clean and dry the area to be treated.
• Apply a thin layer of Canesten cream onto the affected area
• Apply enough cream to cover the affected area and some of the surrounding skin.
• Use canesten cream on the skin only.
• Apply canesten cream twice a day or as directed by your doctor.
• The dosage and length of treatment depends on the type of infection being treated.
• Do not apply the cream more often than prescribed.
• After applying canesten cream, wash your hands
• Do not wrap, cover or bandage the area unless directed to do so by your doctor.
• Do not get the cream in the eyes, nose, mouth
• If the cream gets in your eyes, wash it immediately with water and inform your doctor
• If the cream is swallowed or ingested, go to the nearest hospital immediately
• Use it regularly to get the most benefit from it usually for a period of
• 2-4 weeks as prescribed by your doctor
• Contact your doctor if there is constant burning, swelling, itching, worsening of the condition, or lack of response to treatment.
• If taking any vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products then consult your doctor before using clotrimazole.

Canesten Cream Side Effects

The common side effects of Canesten cream are:

• Itching, rash, irritation, swelling, redness
• Nausea
• Breathing Problems
• Weakness
• Dizziness

Drug Interactions

Clotrimazole may interact with the following drugs:

• Warfarin
• Tacrolimus
• Cyclosporine
• Oral hypoglycemic agents
• Astemizole and terfenadine
• Rifampin
• Phenytoin
• Theophylline
• Benzodiazepines

Storage Conditions

• Store the medicine at room temperature
• Keep out of reach and sight of children
• Protect it from direct sunlight, heat, and moisture