Buy Canesten Cream Online in the UK
Canesten 1% antifungal cream is available to buy in a 20g tube online from Oxford Online Pharmacy without a prescription.
What is Canesten cream used for?
Canesten Cream treats fungal skin conditions such as ringworm, athlete's foot, nappy rash and sweat rash. It is also used to treat thrush-related irritation of the external genitals, including the vulva (external thrush) or the end of the penis.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure whether you (or your infant if treating nappy rash) have a fungal skin infection.
What does Canesten cream do?
Canesten cream for candida is a cream containing clotrimazole as the active ingredient.
The cream treats red, sore, itchy or scaly skin caused by fungal infections by killing the fungus responsible.
Clotrimazole is an antifungal agent that attacks the cause of fungal skin infections. It belongs to the imidazole class of medications.
How to use Canesten cream
Canesten cream should be applied topically to the infected area of the skin. Canesten should not be used on broken or weeping skin.
This medicine is safe for babies and younger children.
Canesten 1% Cream 20g Clotrimazole reviews
How to use Canesten 1% Cream 20g Clotrimazole
How to apply Canesten cream
If this cream has been prescribed by a doctor, you should always read the label and follow the doctor's instructions when using this treatment.
The standard recommended dose for Canesten antifungal cream is to apply to the affected area 2 to 3 times daily.
If you have purchased this cream without a prescription, make sure to follow these instructions:
- Pierce the tub before use with the inverted part of the cap.
- If you are applying this cream to the feet, make sure they are washed and dried thoroughly before the cream application.
- Make sure the cream is applied thinly and evenly to the affected area(s) 2 - 3 times daily.
- 1/2cm of cream is enough to treat a hand-sized area of the skin.
- The time the treatment takes depends on the type of infection. Generally, a minimum of two weeks is needed, although up to four weeks may be necessary.
- If you have an athlete’s foot, you may also want to use an antifungal dusting powder for maximum impact.
How long does Canesten cream take to work?
Use for a minimum of 2 weeks for Canesten cream thrush treatment. Other conditions may need up to 4 weeks of treatment until symptoms go completely.
Side effects of Canesten 1% Cream 20g Clotrimazole
Canesten cream side effects
Canesten cream, like many medications, can cause side effects, although not everyone experiences them.
Some people may be allergic to the cream, as with any medication.
If you or your child is allergic to it, a reaction will occur soon after you use it. If you or your infant has an allergic response to Canesten cream, stop using it immediately and notify your doctor or the emergency department of your nearest hospital.
Symptoms of an allergic reaction include:
- Rash
- Issues with swallowing or breathing
- Lips, face, throat, or tongue swelling
- Weakness, dizziness, or fainting
- Vomiting