Description

This medicine is sold by Welfare Pharmacy at the professional discretion of a pharmacist.

Please note that you may need to be in to sign for this delivery.

We need to ensure that this medicine is suitable for the person it is intended for. Therefore our pharmacist may be required to contact you by phone to find out some additional information. If they are unable to speak to you when required your order may be delayed or the pharmacy medicine part of your order cancelled.

Please ensure your contact details are correct before ordering this medicine.

Canesten Hydrocortisone Cream is used to treat athlete’s foot and fungal sweat rash when there are additional symptoms of inflammation (such as swelling, redness and itching).

Suitable for

It is suitable for adults and children over 10 years.

How to use

For external use only.

Not for use by children under 10 years of age.

Adults and children over 10 years only: The cream should be evenly and thinly applied twice daily to the affected area and rubbed in gently. y. Approximately 1cm of cream per application should be enough. Do not use for more than seven days.

As with all steroids, long-term, continuous use on large areas of skin should be avoided.

DO NOT EXCEED THE STATED DOSE.

Hazards and Cautions

Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persist.

Seek advice before using if you are breast feeding, pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or suffer from allergies.

Possible side effects

Itching, rash, blisters, burning, discomfort, swelling, irritation, redness or peeling of skin.

Storage

Do not store above 25°C.

Keep out of the reach and sight of children.

Active ingredients

Each gram of cream contains 10mg clotrimazole and 11.2mg hydrocortisone acetate (equivalent to 10mg hydrocortisone).