Canesten Antifungal Medication

Canesten is an antifungal medication often used to treat fungal infections such as yeast infections, ringworm, and athlete's foot. It contains the active ingredient clotrimazole, which helps to fight fungal growth on the skin.
Category
Drug
Where to get
Available over the counter at pharmacies
Applicable for
Yeast Infections | Ringworm | Athlete's Foot
Prepared by Shruti Sahoo, reviewed by Dr. Eugene Smith

Canesten FAQ


Image credit: fity.club

What is Canesten antifungal cream?

Canesten Antifungal cream helps stop the growth of fungi and relieves the symptoms of fungal skin infections. It contains a broad-spectrum anti-fungal agent with activity against the dermatophytes and yeasts that are associated with fungal infections. Available in a 20g or 50g pack, Canesten Anti-fungal Cream contains Clotrimazole 10 mg/g.

Where can I buy Canesten HC?

Canesten® HC can also be bought from pharmacies on the advice of a pharmacist. Clotrimazole is a medicine which is also used to treat fungal infections on areas of the body other than the skin. For example, it is used to treat vaginal thrush and some ear infections.

Does Canesten anti fungal cream contain clotrimazole?

It contains a broad-spectrum anti-fungal agent with activity against the dermatophytes and yeasts that are associated with fungal infections. Available in a 20g or 50g pack, Canesten Anti-fungal Cream contains Clotrimazole 10 mg/g. Available in pharmacies - in store and online.

Is Canesten plus antifungal anti-inflammatory cream contraindicated?

Canesten Plus Antifungal Anti-Inflammatory Cream is contraindicated in the following cases: hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients; use on broken skin; diseases affecting the skin (such as acne, rosacea, perioral dermatitis, lues, tuberculosis, etc.); in or near the eyes; viral skin diseases; dermal vaccination reactions. For external use only.

What is Canesten extra antifungal anti-inflammatory cream?

CANESTEN® Extra Antifungal Anti-Inflammatory Cream is a white to slightly yellowish cream. CANESTEN® Extra Antifungal Anti-Inflammatory Cream contains 10 mg/g of clotrimazole and 11.2 mg/g of hydrocortisone acetate as the active ingredients.

What is Canesten extra clotrimazole and hydrocortisone cream?

Canesten Extra Clotrimazole and Hydrocortisone Cream is a broad spectrum anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory cream. It contains two active ingredients: clotrimazole and hydrocortisone. Clotrimazole is an antifungal which treats the root cause of fungal skin infections.

Canesten References

If you want to know more about Canesten, consider exploring links below:

What Is Canesten

  1. https://medbroadcast.com/drug/getdrug/canesten
  2. https://www.canesten.com.au/discover-canesten-products/canesten-clotrimazole-antifungal-cream
  3. https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/medicines/brand/amt,4270011000036105/canesten-clotrimazole
  4. https://www.nps.org.au/medicine-finder/canesten-clotrimazole-thrush-treatment-6-day-cream
  5. https://www.netdoctor.co.uk/medicines/skin-hair/a6365/canesten-hc-cream/
  6. https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/clotrimazole/
  7. https://patient.info/medicine/clotrimazole-for-fungal-skin-infections-canesten

Canesten Information

  1. https://mydr.com.au/medicines/canesten-clotrimazole-thrush-6-day-cream/

Explore Related Topics

Prevention Strategies / Skin Infections

What are the key factors to consider when choosing an antifungal cream for skin infections?

Share insights on selecting the right antifungal cream for treating skin infections. Discuss key factors such as ingredients, application, and effectiveness of antifungal treatments.

Read 16 answer(s)
2024-Apr-12 05:24