₨ 66.09
MBBS
Canesten Topical 1.00% Cream 10 gm
- Does this requires a prescription ? Yes
- Generic Name: Clotrimazole, Topical
- Manufactured by : Bayer Pakistan (PVT) LTD
- Drug Strength : 1.00%
- Drug Form : Cream
- Pack Size : 10 gm
- Product SKU : pu_pg_3585_4742
Canesten Topical Cream contains Clotrimazole, Topical | belongs to Imidazole antifungal
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How it works
Canesten Topical 1.00% Cream 10 gm works by stopping the growth of fungi that cause infection.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Canesten Topical 1.00% Cream 10 gm
- Abdominal pain
- Nausea and vomiting
- Vaginal bleeding
- Skin rash
- Redness of skin
- Vaginal infection
Uses of Canesten Topical 1.00% Cream 10 gm
What is it prescribed for?
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Oral Thrush
Canesten Topical 1.00% Cream 10 gm is used for the treatment of oral infection caused by Candida albicans, which is also known as Oral Candidiasis.
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Skin fungal infections
Canesten Topical 1.00% Cream 10 gm is used to treat fungal infections of the skin such as jock itch, Athlete's foot, etc.
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Vaginal Candidiasis
Canesten Topical 1.00% Cream 10 gm is used to treat infections of the vagina caused by Candida albicans.
Concerns
Frequently asked questions
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Onset of action
The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
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Duration of Effect
The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
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Safe with Alchohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
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Is it habit forming?
No habit-forming tendencies were reported.
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Usage in pregnancy?
The topical forms of this medicine are relatively safe for use until the first trimester of pregnancy. However, they should be used only if clearly needed and only under the supervision of your doctor. The oral form of this medicine is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking/using this medicine.
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Usage while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before using/taking this medicine.
When not to use?
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Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to Canesten Topical 1.00% Cream 10 gm or any other ingredients present along with it.
Warnings
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Pregnancy
The topical forms of this medicine are relatively safe for use until the first trimester of pregnancy. However, they should be used only if clearly needed and only under the supervision of your doctor. The oral form of this medicine is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking/using this medicine.
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Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before using/taking this medicine.
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Opthalmic use
This medicine is not recommended for use in the eyes. Both purposeful and accidental application of this medicine into the eyes should be avoided.
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Use only in confirmed infection
This medicine should not be used until the infection is diagnosed by a doctor. Other diseases may also show similar symptoms.
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Vaginal irritation
This medicine may cause burning and irritation upon vaginal application. Consult your doctor if the symptoms do not improve and the irritation persists.
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Resistance
This medicine should be used for the full prescribed course even when the symptoms get better. The infection may recur and the fungi may get less sensitive to the medicine resulting in drug resistance if it is not used for the full prescribed course.
Dosage
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Missed Dose
Use the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for the next scheduled dose.
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Overdose
Contact your doctor if an overdose is suspected, especially if a topical form of the medicine is swallowed.
Interactions
Interaction with Medicines- Amphotericin B (Conventional)
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severe
This medicine should be administered with caution in patients with immune disorders such as Human Immunodeficiency Virus infection (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) since the safety and efficacy of this medicine are not clinically established in patients with such conditions.
General Instructions
You should follow all the instructions given to you by the doctor while taking/using this medicine. To ensure complete recovery and no relapse, the full course of treatment should be followed. It is more effective if taken at the same time on all days. Any instance of side effects should be reported to the doctor immediately.
Other details
- Usage does not depend on food timings
- To be taken as instructed by doctor
- Does not cause sleepiness
References
- medlineplus.gov - Clotrimazole [Internet]. Available from: https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682753.html [cited 30/6/2020].
- webmd.com - Clotrimazole [Internet]. Available from: https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-4316/clotrimazole-topical/details [cited 30/6/2020].
what are the adverse effects of Canesten Topical 1.00% Cream 10 gm?
Local mild burning, irritation. Hypersensitivity reactions, erythema or irritation.
What happens if I miss a dose of Canesten Topical 1.00% Cream 10 gm?
Adults & Children: Apply sparingly two or three times daily until two wk after apparent cure.
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